Soaring with Board Giving as the Foundation
Be sure that each year you mirror best practices by visiting with each board member - face to face - to ask for his or her annual commitment. Ask just before the fiscal year or early in the fiscal year to make it easy for those who may choose to spread out payments. Secure the commitment and then remind them. Thank them repeatedly, and demonstrate through testimonials at each board meeting the impact of their leadership, including their giving.
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.