Soaring with Board Giving as the Foundation
You need strong leadership to establish board giving expectations. I have been part of many strategies to change a board culture - including giving. It takes strategy, a plan - and leadership. You should educate, cultivate and even challenge board members.
Create that board giving threshold and stay with it. Don't waiver. Yes, you may lose a few board members, current and potential, along the way. But this journey will lead you to ideal candidates for your governing board who can fill a profile of skills, backgrounds and demographics - and make a leadership gift. Again - don't sell those you serve short. You will have plenty of opportunities for involvement on advisory boards and other opportunities for people to contribute and grow with your organization at other giving levels.
Looking for Jeff? You'll find him either on the lake, laughing with good friends, or helping nonprofits develop to their full potential.
Jeff believes that successful fundraising is built on a bedrock of relevant, consistent messaging; sound practices; the nurturing of relationships; and impeccable stewardship. And that organizations that adhere to those standards serve as beacons to others that aspire to them. The Bedrocks & Beacons blog will provide strategic information to help nonprofits be both.
Jeff has more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience and is a member of the NonProfit PRO Editorial Advisory Board.