Try these board fundraising activities

• Published date: 01 January 2018
• Date: 01 January 2018
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.1002/ban.30609

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Editor: Jeff Stratton

Supplement

Try these board fundraising activities

When Chuck Loring presented at the Board-

Source Leadership Forum 2017, BoardSource

identified these recommended board member fun-

draising activities:

• “Cultivate ten new friends each year.

• “Send a letter to prospects in your commu-

nity.

• “Call donors to thank them for their gifts.

(Donors want prompt acknowledgment of their

gift, confirmation that their gifts have been set to

work as intended, and measurable results show-

ing what effect their gift has had.)

• “Drop a personal note to lapsed donors.

• “Identify prospects for cultivation events.

• “Donate to the best of your ability.

• “Identify and recruit future board members

who are willing to fundraise.

• “Speak frequently about your organization

and its programs and purpose.

• “Accompany staff on solicitation/cultivation

visits.

• “Join your bequest society and provide a

testimonial.

• “Identify potential corporate donors.”

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January 2018 Vol. 34, No. 5

Work, wisdom, wealth and clout worksheet

for board members

This worksheet can help board members follow

four principles (work, wisdom, wealth and clout)

that will help them meet their responsibilities in the

area of resource development for the organization.

Work

1. How can I better educate myself about this

organization so that I can explain its mission to

others?

2. In what areas can I use my skills effectively

to help raise money—such as planning, working at

special events, thanking donors and advocacy?

3. In what other ways could I donate my time

and skills to the organization (such as professional

services or marketing)?

Wisdom

1. Who do I know that could contribute money

to the organization?

2. Who could donate property such as land or

equipment?

3. Who has special skills that could help the

organization in areas such as legal, social media,

finance or influence?

Wealth

1. How much will I contribute to the organiza-

tion on an annual basis?

• One annual payment of $ ____________.

• Quarterly payments of $ ____________.

• Monthly payments of $ ____________.

Clout

1. Who do I know in state or federal govern-

ments that can be contacted about our organiza-

tion’s needs and issues? ■