Your board of directors is one of your most valuable assets. Not just for governance and oversight, but as a powerful extension of your fundraising team. Yet, many not-for-profit organizations struggle to engage their board members in development efforts. Even the most well-connected and committed individuals may hesitate to ask for donations.

The good news? With the right support, structure and mindset, your board can become confident, enthusiastic ambassadors for your mission and key drivers of fundraising success.

Start with Clarity and Connection

Effective fundraising begins with purpose. Board members must clearly understand your not-for-profit’s mission, vision, and impact in order to communicate it persuasively. Group orientation sessions, regular storytelling updates and first-hand experiences with your programs can all reinforce that understanding and deepen board engagement.

Please select this link to read the complete article from OSAP Mission Partner Clark Schaefer Hackett (CSH).