Getting Your Board to Fundraise

I hear the frustration ALL the time. “My board won’t fundraise.” “They’ve never made it part of their responsibilities.” “They are afraid of the ask.” “Fundraising is all up to the Executive Director.” A board of directors’ view of fundraising tends to range from a general aversion, to total fear. And the result is a very frustrated nonprofit staff.

But there is a better way. I have found that if boards can learn about how funding in the nonprofit sector works, how to communicate what their nonprofit is and does, how to find potential donors interested in what they have to say, and the simple processes for bringing money in the door, that discomfort, distaste, and aversion will go away. And the nonprofit will emerge stronger, more financially sustainable and better able to reach their goals.

If your board suffers from a similar fear of fundraising, join us for our Getting Your Board to Fundraise webinar on Wednesday, April 13th. I hope to see you there!

Getting Your Board to Fundraise Webinar
A Social Velocity Webinar
Registration Fee:
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
11:00am-Noon EDT

Nonprofits often struggle to get their board of directors to help with fundraising. This interactive webinar will give nonprofit staff and board the tools they need to get their boards of directors bringing money in the door. We’ll give very tactical steps for overcoming fear and inertia to get board members excited, engaged and committed to raising money for your nonprofit.

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About the Author: Nell Edgington is President of Social Velocity (www.socialvelocity.net), a management consulting firm leading nonprofits to greater social impact and financial sustainability. Social Velocity helps nonprofits grow their programs, bring more money in the door, and use resources more effectively. For more information, check out Social Velocity services and clients.

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1. The Road to Financial Strength Starts with One Board Member
2. 7 Things Board Members Can Do To Raise More Money
3. Board and Staff Fundraising Training

About Jason Myers

Jason Myers is the editor-in-chief of the Texas Entrepreneur Network and can be reached at jason@txenetworks.com