What did you expect?
- Chris B.
- 18 hours ago
- 1 min read
I love to overcomplicate things. Honestly, it's right up there with holding grudges, worrying, and other unhelpful habits.
But sometimes, just sometimes, I can take a step back and simplify a problem.
So while I have written a lot about board fundraising - and will continue to do so - let me make this post uncharacteristically short.
Share your fundraising expectations with your board.
If you want them to each raise $100,000 and personally donate twice that, tell them.
If you want them to help with set up and clean up for every event, tell them.
If you want them to help with donor stewardship by calling three new donors every month, tell them.
(Only one of those ideas is a good one).
Without clear expectations, you're just hoping that your board members are going to give you the fundraising support you are looking for. And while hope is part of our nonprofit world, it's not a strategy by itself.
Respond to this post to set up a call so we can chat about your board - and how we can get them aligned and accelerated around you mission!
PPS - Washington folks, I'll be talking about board fundraising at the Nonprofit Leaders Conference in Ocean Shores on April 16 & 17. Hope to see you there! https://www.nonprofitleaders.info/
I'll also be presenting as part of the Washington State Nonprofit Conference on May 7. Register today: https://nonprofitwa.org/washington-state-nonprofit-conference/
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