One of the key responsibilities of a nonprofit board is to ensure that the organization has enough resources to fulfill its mission. Thus, board members are often encouraged, even required, to participate in the fundraising efforts of an organization.
Many nonprofits will expect board members to make at least a minimal personal contribution in order to demonstrate their support for the organization and to serve as a model for other donors. Board members can also play a key role in soliciting funds from both individual and institutional donors through one-on-one solicitations, special events fundraising, and other methods.
To learn more now about involving your board in fundraising, take our free course, Your Board and Fundraising, available as an online webinar and as an in-person class.
See also Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits: Our free class for new organizations, available as an online webinar and as an in-person class.
See also our related Knowledge Base articles:
- How can I learn about developing my nonprofit's board?
- Where can I find information on a board’s legal duties?
- How can I find board members for my nonprofit?
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The latest publications in the Catalog of Nonprofit Literature about foundation giving in economic downturns available at Foundation Center libraries, some Cooperating Collections, or through your local public library.
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