Board Training

[Tutorial]

Advancing Philanthropy: What's Working?

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Average: 3.5 (4 votes)
By Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
CAPITAL VENTURE CEO/President
Originally published in AFP's "Advancing Philanthropy" magazine
The Dreaded Board “Training”

Building an effective enthusiastic Board is one of the most critical elements in fundraising. But of course, your Board doesn’t think they need training, they don’t have time for it, and they won’t listen to what you have to say anyway.  Read more


[Tutorial]

Annual Board Appeal, The

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Average: 3.9 (15 votes)
By Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
CAPITAL VENTURE CEO/President
Originally Published in the AFP Information Exchange

Is it important, even necessary, for your Board members to contribute to your organization’s annual appeal?

Yes, for several reasons:  Read more


[Tool]

Board Boot Camp

Does your board understand and embrace their role as fundraisers for your organization? If not, check out our board boot camp, an intense four-hour session to help board members understand what makes a development program successful, what their role is in fundraising, and how to develop a network of support for your organization.    Read more


[Tutorial]

Building Enthusiasm for Fundraising Among Board Members

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Average: 3 (5 votes)
By Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
CAPITAL VENTURE CEO/President

I wish I had a dollar for every time I've heard this question: I can't get my board involved in fundraising activities for our organization; what can I do to get them enthused about fundraising?

The answer I usually give can help the organization might cost a bit more than a dollar, but can reap thousands and thousands of dollars in the long run. First, assess your fundraising activities. Is your organization overly involved in special events? Most board members hate being expected to sell tickets to their friends and family members, and many have no interest in golfing, running, dancing, whatever your events involve. Focus on one or two successful events, stressing the board's attendance to show the community that the board supports the organization. Involve the board in planning these events; they will be far more likely to get enthused about supporting an event they've had a role in planning.  Read more


[Recommended Book]

Care and Feeding of a Non-Profit Board: So You "Wanna" Be a Board Member!

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Average: 3 (3 votes)
By Willi Baer
Publisher's Description:  

If you have ever served on a non-profit board of directors or would like to do so, this book is for you. The author takes you through the recruitment and board development process, orientation, training, hiring, stewardship and evaluation of the Executive Director, termination (when necessary), setting policy, strategic planning, and self-evaluation as well as dealing with the difficult board member. Knowing when to step down is equally important and is also addressed here. Do yourself and your colleagues a favor and don't put it down until you've finished.  Read more


[Recommended Book]

Governance for Collaboratives

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By Joan Roberts
A Guide to Resolving Power and Conflict Issues

Publisher's Description:

In Governance for Collaboratives: A Guide to Resolving Power and Conflict Issues Joan Roberts explores: * Collaboration as a tool for change (not a panacea) * Member self interest * Using collaboratives as a tool to address complex problems * Whether collaboration can provide a critical mass for large scale change * The unique characteristic of a collaborative where "everyone has a stake but no one owns it" * The convening role * The tension for collaborative partners in wearing two hats (their own organization and the collaborative) * Having the right people at the table * Organization policies for collaboratives and its member organizations * How to address power imbalances * Unlearning traditional ways of organizing  Read more


[Tutorial]

Keeping Your Board Energized

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Average: 3 (2 votes)
By Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
CAPITAL VENTURE CEO/President

Powerpoint presentation.  Read more


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