How do I engage my board in fundraising?
It’s the #1 question we are asked by organizational leaders year over year.
We know that old methods for board fundraising don’t work. When board members are pressured to solicit their peers for support, it leads to board member anxiety, disengagement, and dissatisfaction. And the worst part? It doesn’t result in gifts. Turns out we have been thinking about how to partner with our boards in all the wrong ways.
Rather than pushing board members to solicit gifts, we need to both rethink and better utilize board members’ experiences. We need to intentionally involve them in the process of cultivating, and thanking, and stewarding donors.
In doing so, we bolster true engagement and partnership between staff and boards. And offer current and prospective donors a more personalized and authentic experience that leverages their personal skills and experiences.
Stephanie led a workshop for our board that was informative, engaging, and inspiring.
She shared personal examples that underscored the importance of cultivating relationships, sharing passions and causes, and providing multiple touchpoints for ongoing engagement. She was able to relate to and tailor our discussion to our organizational niche and size and provide guidance for our board’s fundraising efforts.
Stephanie is extremely relatable and knowledgeable, drawing on her deep experience as a fundraiser and consultant and imparting her knowledge in clear and compelling ways.”
- Naomi Korb Weiss, board member, Jewish Fertility Foundation
Little Bean Group is thrilled to offer an experience uniquely positioned to bring you and your board together to pursue new methods of participating in board fundraising.
This interactive and discussion-oriented workshop will:
- Reframe your board’s understanding of their role in organizational fundraising.
- Engage participants through facilitated small group discussion and tangible tools such as worksheets and talking points so board members have the chance to learn and practice how they can participate in the processes of cultivating, thanking, and stewarding donors.
- Empower board members to feel equipped to take part in organizational development efforts.