Four Steps to Creating a Strong Fundraising Board

4) When the prospective board member is cultivated and educated, it’s time for the request. This should be done face to face — just as any good solicitation — by a team of people that have a relationship with the prospect. This team should have a plan for the meeting, a job description that shares the general responsibilities of board members and any specific skills that the prospective board member is expected to bring to the board.