Board Members Need Not Fear Fundraising

It is one of the preeminent roles of a nonprofit board member to assure the financial health of the organization. That means fundraising is a board-member responsibility, but the very mention of the word "fundraising" can strike fear in the soul of even the most stalwart nonprofit supporter, whether on the board or not.

Unfortunately, because it is misunderstood, the fear of fundraising ranks right up there with death and public speaking. But it doesn't have to.

If you find yourself—board member or not—in the position of needing to help your nonprofit with one of its most critical functions, here are a few things to remember.