Friday, March 07, 2008

GuideStar - News - Articles - Five Fundraising Mistakes We Make with Our Boards

Material on Board Fundraising From Guidestar's Newsletter.

GuideStar - News - Articles - Five Fundraising Mistakes We Make with Our Boards: "Five Fundraising Mistakes We Make with Our Boards

Too often nonprofit board members shy away from fundraising. When the subject comes up, many trustees suddenly become invisible or silent. Yet it is our responsibility to set up board members in active, satisfying roles that can support the fundraising process. But we frequently make mistakes that hurt, rather than help, our cause.

Why are trustees so nervous about fundraising? And how do we go wrong when we approach them about helping in fundraising? Here are five common mistakes that cause board members to back off when they should be pitching in."

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