Here’s a collection of fundraising 101 for board members. As an executive director of a nonprofit, you probably have questions about engaging members in fundraising and how to make it a part of the board’s responsibilities. Bookmark this page as a go-to resource.
In 2023, total charitable giving declined by 2.1% when adjusted for inflation. Between decreased donations, the impending recession, and the uncertain future of federal funding, it’s more important now than ever to build a sustainable revenue model for your nonprofit. This guide will help you develop a funding strategy that will support your mission for […]
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When you’re involved in fundraising, whether as a campaign manager, peer-to-peer organizer, or in any solicitation capacity within your organization, your goal is to be the go-to person in your donors’ lives who connects them to their greatest impact. And to be relevant, you need to show up. Sooooo…what’s stopping you? Limited resources? Time? Not
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How to get corporate sponsors could be an uphill task if you don’t know how to go about it. Not to worry, in this post, I’ll be showing you exactly how to do just that. Finding reliable corporate sponsors to partner with your nonprofit can be a game-changer. Whether you’re a board member tasked with
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How can board members be an event superhero? Regardless if the event is in-person or virtual. Here are 11 things they can do to ensure your next nonprofit event is a success: 1. Invite major donors and VIPs over the phone. Ensure your nonprofit ‘s biggest supporters know their presence would be missed at the upcoming
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The question I hear repeatedly is how do I get my board members engaged in fundraising? Normally, the question is followed by a frustrated sigh from the CEO/ED. There are three keys you can use to help your board better understand your nonprofit’s fundraising challenges and opportunities: Education, Mindset, and Engagement. Education A nonprofit board
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One of the questions I get most often from nonprofit Board Chairs and Executive Directors is should board members be required to give personally? There are those who feel that because they donate their time and talent to the organization, they should not have to donate money as well. I don’t agree. It is important
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Its 12 noon you have not eaten lunch and you still have emails you need to respond to. You have a donor meeting in an hour and after that, you have several more meetings scheduled. Don’t forget you have to eat! It is all a blur but somewhere in the back of your mind is
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Often, the biggest obstacle to board fundraising is their fear of the unknown. Many do not know how to fundraise and or understand the process. It’s the job of the Executive Director to educate the board. sample-board-education-planDownload You can turn your board members into fundraisers by explaining to them how and why fundraising works. First,
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You would be surprised to know that people are still giving to nonprofits generously during this pandemic. I had a conversation with a friend whose business is booming, even during this economic disruption, and she is actively seeking nonprofits to support. So, ask yourself how can you as a board member help people give to
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The success of a nonprofit depends largely on how many outside people are receiving and responding to its message. Board members have the unique opportunity to be instrumental in promoting that message in an engaging way to the community. Here are 4 steps nonprofits can take to make their board members better ambassadors for their
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