Nonprofit Fundraising: How To Build A Development Department of One (Ep 56)

Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits · Jun 26, 2026 · 19m · transcript

What do you do when your entire fundraising department is...you?

For many startup and small nonprofits, the executive director wears every hat. You're leading programs, managing volunteers, handling finances, solving problems, and somewhere in the middle of all of that, you're expected to raise enough money to keep the organization alive.

In this episode, Matt Stockman shares a practical framework for building a "development department of one." You'll learn how to replace reactive, crisis-driven fundraising with a simple weekly rhythm that builds donor relationships, creates consistency, and…