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This happens to too many boards - they lose their enthusiasm and zip. It's sad to see in board members who have their energy to create change and make a difference in the world. Every board needs board training! However, staff and board leaders can certainly change this situation using these 7 steps. What's more, you'll create happier board members as a result. Here is our recipe for creating change, renewing enthusiasm and firing up these wonderful volunteers who care so much about your cause. But staff and board leaders also have to assume some responsibility. Whether you are a staff member ..read more

Board meetings are more important than you and your team may realize. When you think about it, the board meetings are your board members’ principal point of contact with your organization. So, you want the meetings to be great experiences for your board members. Are the meetings boring? Then you'll probably have a bored, disengaged board. It’s time to liven things up. Use these 11 ideas to create a meeting that is truly worth attending - and worth your board members' valuable time. Take a deeper look: can you create a meeting that will engage your board members’ enthusiasm and deepen their co ..read more

Board meetings are wildly important because they are your board members’ principal point of contact with your organization. You want the meetings to be great experiences for your board members. Are the meetings boring? If so, it’s time to liven things up. Use these tips to create a meeting worth attending - one that will engage your board members’ enthusiasm and deepen their commitment! 1. Be creative with the agenda. Look for ways to tweak the meeting plan to evoke your board members' passion for your cause. Avoid a dry recital of figures, and instead humanize your discussions by giving the ..read more

https://youtu.be/xmw9HkEkkC4 What’s the board’s role in a capital campaign? This is a question we are asked frequently by board members, nonprofit CEOs and fundraisers alike.  We see many nonprofit board members who are unsure and even a bit nervous about an upcoming capital campaign. Often they worry that they’ll be asked to go out and solicit gifts - with no training or preparation. Even more, nonprofit board members are often not quite sure of it all: the campaign strategy, the financial goal, and what they need to do to support the whole effort.  Today, we want to share a simple ..read more

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Social skills matter. Appearance matters. Graciousness matters. How much do fundraising soft skills matter when dealing with major donors? Tons! Why do you need social skills?  If you are oblivious to your soft skills, you'll miss important cues that can have everything to do with your career and your ability to raise money. Your job is at stake. And so is your organization's reputation since you are representing it when you are out in front of people. Your organization's mission even is at stake, and the amount of money you can raise is at stake. So perhaps you want to study what they d ..read more

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