Board Reality Check

The best way for your board to be successful is to start small. I liked to bring my board a list of recent gifts and ask them to hand-write letters to the donors. This is a great first step because it is not threatening, and it shows that fundraising is far more than just asking for money.

It is, after all, asking for that check, credit card number or stock certificate that is most daunting. Take them there slowly, and understand that many will never get that far. Still, with the right moves, you will get all of your board to help with fundraising.