This workshop helps boards understand their special role in fundraising and describes the five fundraising principles every board member should understand in order to raise funds for their organization. Fundraising is not an easy task, but it is a primary responsibility of every board of directors. This workshop will help board members feel more at ease with this daunting duty, and is ideal for board/staff leadership teams that are looking to expand the board’s role in fundraising and understand specific steps and processes for success.
Learning Objectives:
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the roles that board and staff members play in fundraising
• Understand different types of fundraising, with an appreciation for the ways in which each type fits in with the financial model of their nonprofit organization
• Outline how board members can help and support different fundraising strategies
