Boards fulfill a vital role in setting the direction of a nonprofit and providing resources to carry out missions and achieve visions. This full-day workshop will explore the essential responsibilities and roles of nonprofit boards, with a focus on activating board members as strategic fundraising and campaign partners. Through interactive breakout discussions and practical exercises, participants will dive into topics such as board job descriptions, by-laws, engagement criteria, and the importance of diversity in board composition. Special emphasis will be placed on the board’s role in fundraising and campaign success, including how to cultivate a culture of philanthropy and successfully engage, prepare, and activate trustees to support major gift strategies and drive transformational outcomes. Attendees will leave with tools and templates to strengthen board governance, align fundraising efforts, and position their boards for meaningful impact in both annual and campaign fundraising.
Learning Objectives:
Examine the latest data and trends in board governance and engagement.
Evaluate and refine board operations to improve strategic alignment and fundraising effectiveness.
Identify and recruit strong fundraising board members who can meaningfully contribute to development efforts.
