Many nonprofits ask board members to complete a board member expectation agreement acknowledging their commitment to the organization and their specific responsibilities. Here’s an example to get your started
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What to Expect From Board Members During Capital Campaigns
The expectations you set for your board during a capital campaign and beyond are important. Whether yours is a small board with no major-gift fundraising experience or a large board that knows its job is to reach out to philanthropists, what you expect and communicate to your board members is vital to reaching your goals. This post includes a board expectation agreement sample.
Ask Your Board These Questions to Determine Capital Campaign Readiness
It is important to discuss the many factors that go into determining readiness in a capital campaign with your board. Find out what questions we recommend you ask in order to determine if they’re ready for a capital campaign.
Assembling Your Best Capital Campaign Committee
The most valuable asset to your nonprofit capital campaign is leadership. The volunteers you recruit to join your capital campaign committee — people who have financial capacity, connections, and a passion for your organization’s mission and your campaign vision — will make your campaign successful.
Free Capital Campaign Workshop Answers All Your Questions
CampaignCounsel.org offers a no-fee, no obligation Capital Campaign Workshop. This workshop is conducted at your location or through a virtual meeting for your board members, key volunteers and senior staff. Some organizations have even invited community leaders and major-gift donors to the workshop as a cultivation and education activity.
CC.org Offers No-Fee Capital Campaign Workshop for your Board and Staff
Learn how you can bring CampaignCounsel.org to your location to talk with your board members, staff, and key volunteers about capital campaigns - for no cost and no obligation.