Four Steps to Creating a Strong Fundraising Board

So, what is the key to raising money during a tight economy? The answer: a strong board. In fact, a strong board can overcome virtually any challenge that an organization may face.

But building a strong board doesn’t happen by accident or luck, nor does it happen overnight. It requires a well-defined strategy, a commitment to change on the part of the board and staff, an understanding of the current board’s strengths and weaknesses, and a commitment to spend time and resources to identify, cultivate, and properly recruit and orient strong board members.