Why Your Board Hates Fundraising (And What To Do About It)

Thursday, July 16

12pm EST

 

Your board isn't fundraising.

They're avoiding donor conversations.

They don't return fundraising committee emails.

They disappear when it's time to ask.

And every time fundraising comes up at a board meeting, the energy in the room drops faster than a lead balloon.

Sound familiar?

  

Here's the truth:

Your board probably doesn't hate fundraising.

They feel uncomfortable, unprepared, and unsupported.

Most board members were never taught how fundraising works. They don't understand their role. They fear rejection. They're worried about asking friends for money. And many were never told fundraising would even be part of their responsibilities.

Yet nonprofit leaders keep expecting them to magically become fundraisers.

No training.

No coaching.

No roadmap.

Then we wonder why they're struggling.

That’s why I’m offering: Why Your Board Hates Fundraising (And What To Do About It) on July 16, at 12pm EST.

What You'll Learn:

During this interactive workshop, you'll discover:  

The 8 Reasons Boards Resist Fundraising: We'll uncover what's really happening beneath the surface and why so many well-intentioned board members shut down when fundraising enters the conversation.

Recruitment Mistakes That Create Future Problems: Learn how strategic recruitment can eliminate many fundraising challenges before they begin.

Better Board Onboarding: Discover how to establish expectations, build confidence, and create accountability from day one.

The Fundraising Menu Approach: Not every board member should be making asks. Learn how to match fundraising activities to individual strengths, skills, and comfort levels.

How To Increase Board Confidence: Explore practical ways to provide the training, coaching, information, and support board members need to succeed.

Simple Actions That Create Big Results

From donor thank-you calls to cultivation events and storytelling, you'll learn fundraising activities every board member can do.

This Workshop Is Perfect For:

Executive Directors  

Development Directors

Board Presidents

Board Members

Fundraising Staff

New Nonprofit Leaders

Workshop Details:

  

Date: Thursday, July 16

Time: 12:00 PM EST

Cost: $47

Imagine If...  

Your board understood fundraising.

Your board talked confidently about your mission.

Your board helped cultivate donors.

Your board thanked supporters.

Your board became advocates instead of obstacles.

It's possible!

And it starts here: Why Your Board Hates Fundraising (And What To Do About It)

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