Engaging the Board of Trustees

* Does it have to be the board? If your board is not bulging with budding major-donor fundraisers (and most aren’t), you can still succeed. You just need to find some fans who are willing to help you to fundraise. Many charities find that their best connected people are very busy and therefore unwilling to join any official boards/committees — but they are happy to work with you individually to raise money for a cause that they feel passionately about. Look to groups of people who might be able to help — existing donors, advisers, high-profile people, celebrities associated with your cause who could lead you to connections worth exploring.