Form a partnership with your board around fundraising = raise more money and influence.
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide your valuable insights. Please answer the following questions.
What best describes your nonprofit fundraising stage. Choose all that apply.
*
Startup: (money from founder, grant, event only)
Grant Reliant: We are reliant on grants and get very little from individuals but want to.
Government Reliant: We are reliant on government funding and want to branch out.
A few Major Donors: We have at least 5 major donors ($5,000) and want to gain more
We have a great fundraising strategy but poor execution.
We are doing great but want to tweak our fundraising.
Other
How does your board engage in fundraising? Check all that apply,
*
My board is hands off in fundraising and doesn’tknow how to engage.
My board thinks it’s my job.
My board has a revenue development committee that isn't activity-focused.
My board calls or writes donors to thank them.
My board calls donors to ask for a gift.
My board calls or meets with prospects.
My board is well connected to prospects with wealth.
My board regularly introduces me to their network.
Other
How important is it to you that your board become engaged in fundraising?
*
Not important
1
2
3
4
Extremely important
5
1 is Not important, 5 is Extremely important
Do you currently provide training to your board members on how they can engage with fundraising?
*
Yes
No
What do you believe are the top challenges of getting the board engaged in fundraising?
*
If you were attending a group program to help executive directors and board chairs be more influential in creating a culture of philanthropy at your organization, what top few things would you most like to learn, develop or change?
*
There is shared responsibility for development between board and staff
The mindset of board members about fundraising is
The board focus on fundraising is on engagement and action
The board is involved in creating strong donor relationships
The board members act as ambassadors and engage in relationship-building. Everyone promotes philanthropy and can articulate a case for giving.
Fund development is viewed and valued as a mission-aligned program of the organization.
We look to engagement with volunteers and donors first before asking for a gift.
Other
I’m developing a pilot group coaching program to help executive directors and board chairs make a greater impact in their organizations through board engagement around fundraising. Would you like the details? If so, please enter your information below and I will be in touch.
Thanks.
Name
First Name
Last Name
Email
example@example.com
Submit
Should be Empty: