Four Steps to Creating a Strong Fundraising Board

I also realize that we have been through right sizing, down sizing and an economic downturn that continues to reduce the size of the corporate volunteer corps — the corps that has long been a major source of nonprofit board members.

Incidentally, some of the weakest boards have been built by organizations going to local companies and asking for a “representative” to serve on their board. These organizations ultimately end up with someone who serves because they’re told to do so, rather than out of a commitment to the cause. However, these factors make the work of building a strong board all the more important to the success of an organization.