Why some Board members are better at fundraising than others
There are Board members, and there are Board members. You know what I’m talking about. Some Board members are gems. They’re helpful, they’re pleasant, and they’re productive. They’ll bring friends to...
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Nonprofit Board Recruitment: The Top 3 Mistakes Made in Recruiting New Board...
Everyone wants a fantastic Board. We want a supportive, enthusiastic Board that is passionate about the organization’s mission and is eager to help in any way they can. We want people who are...
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8 Keys to Engaging Board Members in Fundraising
So the big question is, “How do you get your Board members to help with fundraising? A recent report presented by the Nonprofit Research Collaborative found that 60% of nonprofit organizations that...
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“Dear new Board member…” (a Seussical welcome message to get you started on...
Dear new Board member, Thank you for saying “yes” to serving on this Board! Not everyone has the heart for Board work, and I applaud your willingness to give your time, your talents, and yourself to...
View ArticleNonprofit Blog Carnival – more Board letters
The Nonprofit Blog Carnival is up at the Donor Dreams blog! If you aren’t familiar with the carnival, it’s a monthly collection of blog posts by some of the best bloggers in the nonprofit world. Every...
View ArticleShould that staff development line item be in your budget?
I am a firm believer in hiring and keeping good staff. After all, what makes your organization work? Who delivers services and runs programs? Your people. If you don’t have good people, you don’t have...
View ArticleTen Tips for Building a Better Board
Everyone wants a high-functioning Board. Yet few know how to make it happen. At the AFP conference in San Antonio, I had the privilege of hearing Simone Joyeaux present a session on Boards. I...
View ArticleFour Steps to Engaging Your Board
I have a theory about nonprofit Boards. Most small nonprofits have people on their Boards who don’t understand what they’ve said “yes” to. They don’t know what they’re supposed to do as a Board member,...
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7 Drama-Minimizing Tools Every Nonprofit Board Needs
Ideally, your Board should be made up of people who care deeply about the work your nonprofit does and are willing to give their time, talent, and treasure to see it be successful. Unfortunately, most...
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Expecting Your Board to Fundraise is like Chasing a Unicorn
I bet you’ve done it. I sure have. We bought right into the myth without even realizing what we were doing. What myth? The Myth of Boards. It goes like this: “People who sit on nonprofit Boards know...
View Article4 ways to involve your Board in fundraising during the holidays
I hear it all the time: How do I get my Nonprofit Board to help with fundraising? Sometimes it sounds more like this: “ How do I get my Board to make their own donation? I need 100% Board giving...
View Article3 ideas for turning your Board into a fundraising Board
I bet you’ve done it. I sure have. We bought right into the myth without even realizing what we were doing. What myth? The Myth of Boards. It goes like this: “Nonprofit Board members are...
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Nonprofit Board Recruitment: The Top 3 Mistakes Made in Recruiting New Board...
Everyone wants a fantastic Board. We want a supportive, enthusiastic Board that is passionate about the organization’s mission and is eager to help in any way they can. We want people who are...
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3 ideas for turning your Board into a fundraising Board
I bet you’ve done it. I sure have. We bought right into the myth without even realizing what we were doing. What myth? The Myth of Boards. It goes like this: “Nonprofit Board members are supposed to...
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How to get started with a Board Evaluation
For many nonprofits, June is a busy month. For others December is quite crazy. Regardless of when your new fiscal year starts, you probably spend the month before wrapping up the old year and preparing...
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10 Things Every New Board Member Needs to Know
Your first day on the Board is kind of like the first day of school. Everything is fresh and new, and the future holds so much promise. You’re excited because you believe in the organization’s...
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How to Turn Your Board into a Fundraising Board
One of the top complaints most nonprofit staff have is about their Board. “They won’t help with fundraising.” “They don’t attend our events or even act like they care.” “Don’t get me started about 100%...
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5 Steps to Building Your First Productive, Working Board
For new, young, and small nonprofits, the Board of Directors provides leadership and governance for the organization. They’re there to help grow the organization and fulfill the mission. That means...
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How to build your first nonprofit Board
Building your first nonprofit Board is both fun and challenging. It’s a huge opportunity to pull in people who can help you launch your dream and fulfill your nonprofit’s purpose. For some people,...
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The 10 roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors
Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. Yet most people don’t understand what exactly the Board’s job is. It’s surprising how many Board members themselves are confused about their role. Some...
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