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May 17, 2019 | Fundraising
One of the most common challenges non-profits face is getting board members to engage in fundraising. Many charities may not require their board members to donate or fundraise. If they do, the expectation may not be properly communicated to board members.
Successful charities have active board members who understand fundraising is part of their responsibility. It’s important for board members to understand their role in the organization’s fundraising and development. This includes ensuring the organization is making good financial decisions, helping with fundraising from outside donors, and potentially making personal monetary contributions.
Below are strategies non-profits can use to set their board members up to be successful and ease them into fundraising and help fulfill the organization’s mission.
Before joining a board, board members should know what is expected of them – and that includes fundraising. This starts with non-profits setting clear expectations of what level of fundraising, whether it’s donating themselves or securing in-kind or monetary donations is required of them. Each board member should be aware of what their role is and how their unique position is helping to fulfill the nonprofit’s mission.
We’re committed to providing useful resources and insights to help boards and staff of endowments and foundations. Check out our blog post on what to know before becoming a board member, and download IMPACT, our publication for nonprofits, endowments, and foundations.
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