Nonprofit Lowdown

#287 - Why Your Board Isn't Participating in Fundraising


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šŸš€ Is your board more like a stubborn mule than a spirited stallion when it comes to fundraising? 🐓


On today's edition of Nonprofit Lowdown, we're diving into a burning question that keeps many of you up at night: "Why won't my board fundraise?"😔 


You're not alone in this struggle—research shows only 41% of boards are engaged in fundraising. Shocking, right?


In this episode, we get real about the multitude of reasons why boards shy away from fundraising duties—from lack of awareness and understanding of their roles to deeper issues like money baggage. We discuss strategies to energize your board: assessing willingness and skill, empowering through training, and setting clear and achievable expectations.


šŸ’” Discover:


How to diagnose and address the specific reasons behind your board's fundraising hesitance.


Effective methods to transform your board from passive participants to active champions of your cause.


Tired of doing the heavy lifting alone? Tune into this episode for practical tips that will help you craft a board that not only understands their fundraising role but excels at it!


Important links:


https://go.rheawong.com/big-ask-gifts-program


https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nonprofitlowdown/episodes/244---Innovations-in-Board-Management-with-Bill-Ryan-e26onag

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