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The 10 roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors

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Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. Some Executive Directors are a little unsure what their Board should be doing, but they’re pretty sure it’s more than what they’re doing now! Let’s look at the 10 basic roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors. And this is a problem. It’s surprising. And concerning.

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc.

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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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A director who can’t read your balance sheet, can’t be a great leader. But for the rest of us, ensuring that volunteer leaders are up to speed on the numbers is a significant responsibility. When directors understand their role in stewarding and growing resources, keeping track of that progress becomes a lot more interesting.

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Maximizing the Role of Nonprofit Board of Directors in Fundraising

Greater Giving

The board of directors plays a critical role in fundraising to support a nonprofit’s mission and operations Many board members may feel uncertain about how they can effectively contribute to fundraising efforts. These goals should be ambitious but realistic. Board members can also help to steward major gifts.

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9 Nonprofit Leadership Skills Every Founder & Director Must Master

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It’s like a band with no director – everyone is playing their own song and together it’s just noise instead of beautiful chords of music. It can attract a lot of support, with donors and volunteers lining up to help. What nonprofit leadership skills does a Founder or Executive Director need to steer the ship? Facilitator.

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Onboarding Your Program and Fundraising Volunteers

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In the first blog post of this series, we discussed the basics that need to occur to onboard any volunteer at any level. We took the process from greeting the fundraising volunteer at your door all the way to helping them connect with your mission, and quite a lot between. Your Program Volunteers.

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Fundraising & Public Relations: What’s the Connection?

The Fundraising Authority

As development professionals, volunteers, and board members, we spend a lot of time searching for new prospects … trying to find new individuals, companies and foundations who might respond to our message, who we can cultivate, and who, over time, might make a significant gift to help us continue our work. Where Should I Start?

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