Video: 5 Ways Board Members Can Raise Money

There are many ways board members can help in fundraising. In this video, I explore five easy ways that trustees can help impact the bottom line.

We have to remember that most board members are naturally hesitant about fundraising.

After all, nobody wants to be asked to hit up their friends. Or hit up anybody for that matter.

But fundraising is so much more than just asking people for money. It’s all about building a bandwagon of community supporters. About lining up tons of friends who are die-hard enthusiasts for your cause. It’s about engaging these fabulous supporters—touching their hearts and bringing them into the fold.

If we can do all of that, then the money will flow in.

So let’s take a deeper and broader view of fundraising and all the possible roles board members can play. You can make a huge difference!

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