Three Tips for Energizing Your Nonprofit Board

Last week, I had the opportunity to present at the AFP Advancement Northwest conference in Seattle. There, I talked about some of the mindsets that are keeping your nonprofit board from becoming champions for your mission.

It was a great conference – and I love the opportunity to help nonprofit leaders reconsider how they work with board members.

I thought I’d share three key takeaways from the presentation in the quick video below.

1.      The importance of treating your board members like individuals, not as part of a collective

2.      How clear expectations can help your board members feel successful

3.      Ways to support your board’s purpose with a strong infrastructure

And of course, there’s more. Your board is a key part of your fundraising story – engaged and visionary leadership can make the difference between “just getting by” and “crushing it.”

Are your board members part of your fundraising story? If not, let’s talk!

Oh – and if you want the board toolkit that I shared with attendees, drop me a comment or message!