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Monday, January 30, 2012

A Fundraising Board...Good Luck with that!

I've learned from many people, including my favorite person, Tom Suddes, that it's not the responsibility of the board to raise funds. I get it. Really.

So, it's pretty nifty I found this article and read about 9 Ways Board Members Can Raise Money Without Fundraising:

  1. Help create or evaluate a business plan for an earned income venture.
  2. Advocate for government money.
  3. Provide intelligence on prospects.
  4. Set up a meeting with a prospective customer.
  5. Email, call or visit a donor just to say thanks.
  6. Explain to a prospect why you serve
  7. Host a small gathering at your home.
  8. Recruit an in-kind service.
  9. Negotiate a lower price from a vendor.




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