This week, Jewish people around the world are celebrating the highest of holy days, including the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) and the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur). I mention this because when this post goes live, I will be sitting in temple with my family, thinking about the year behind me and the year to come. This is an important … [Read more...]
Board Members Should NEVER Ask for Money – Here’s Why
Today’s question comes to us from Angela and it’s a great question. Angela writes: The trouble that I have is getting past the 'I don't want to ask my friends for money' response. What else can I do to motivate those board members who aren't comfortable asking directly? Share it with others -- Today’s Tweetable: Change the … [Read more...]
The Simplest Way to Get Your Board Members to Help with Fundraising
Donna writes: Some of my board members have said they are “hurt and offended” when I repeatedly ask for their cooperation in generating new leads. How do I get them to understand how important this is without sending them into the “fight or flight” response? Share it with others -- Today’s Tweetable: Use your #nonprofit board … [Read more...]
New Board? New Fundraisers? Here’s Where to Start
Today’s question comes from Melissa. Melissa asks: Where do you start with a board that hasn’t had to previously participate in fundraising? What expectations do you set and how do you hold them accountable? Share it with others -- Today’s Tweetable: Great #nonprofit board members have clear expectations, and understand their … [Read more...]
Does Your Nonprofit Board Need CPR?
Every once in a while I invite a guest blogger to contribute to my blog because they have something interesting or different to say. My friend and colleague, Susan Schaefer, recently published a new book about Nonprofit Boards. Since it fits in nicely with my "board" theme this year, I invited her to write about governance … [Read more...]
Gail Perry’s Secrets on Preparing for a Capital Campaign
Recently, I intereviewed my friend and colleague, and capital campaign expert, Gail Perry. Capital campaigns are one of Gail’s many areas of expertise. Join us for this Ask the Fundraising Expert episode in which we discuss how an organization can prepare for a capital campaign. Interview Highlights (Transcript) Here is an … [Read more...]
3 Simple Tips to Reconnect with Your Board Members
Is summer a slower time in your office? It might be the perfect time to reconnect with your board members. This post is a short, quick read to help you do just that. Think about how often you meet with each board member individually. It’s important to do so at least once a year, and if you haven’t done so in a while, now’s the time. Meet … [Read more...]
The Easy Way to Set Up a ‘Give and Get’ Policy for Your Board
Today’s question comes from Lisa who asks: What is the most successful model for the board give or get policy? How do you set the amount? Is it: 'Give until it hurts?' And how do you reinforce the policy you set? Share it with others -- Today’s Tweetable: Forcing #nonprofit board members to "give until it hurts" is bad … [Read more...]
Does Your Board Approach Fundraising Like the Underpants Gnomes?
Although I’m not a South Park watcher, a colleague sent me this 35 second video and I immediately thought of the way some nonprofit boards function. Check it out and see how working at a nonprofit can feel a bit like dealing with the Underpants Gnomes. Hey... What's "Phase 2?" These enterprising little guys have a business plan … [Read more...]
Let Board Members Tell Your Story in THEIR Words: The Un-Elevator Pitch
When facilitating a board retreat, there's one question I ask board members more than any other: Why do you give your time, expertise, and finances, (time, talent, treasure) to this organization, when there are so many other worthy organizations out there? Share it with others -- Today’s Tweetable: Have your #nonprofit board … [Read more...]
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