About
Join us to learn practical strategies for better engaging your board in fundraising. In this course, we’ll cover boards’ typical fundraising responsibilities, why some board members may be reluctant to fundraise, and how to overcome these concerns. We will also brainstorm new ways your board members can participate in fundraising activities and will share tips for strengthening your board and aligning on fundraising priorities. Whether you’re an executive director, board member, or development professional, this course will help you plan for your organization to fundraise better as one team.
Upon completion of this course, you'll be able to:
Describe the board’s role in fundraising
Integrate fundraising into your board’s roles and responsibilities
Plan how you will use your GuideStar profile for board development and fundraising
Identify a range of fundraising activities that can engage your board members
Intended audience
Beginner
Board members
CEOs, executive directors, upper management
Fundraising & development staff
Nonprofit startups
Program directors and staff
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