Engaging Board Members in non-profit fundraising is the most effect method to deliver philanthropy to your organization. Unfortunately, not all organizations have this down pat. Follow this step by step plan based on a real case (Butler Hospital in Providence, RI where Michele R. Berard, MBA, CFRE is the CDO).

1. A step by step approach to engage non-profit board members in fundraising Michele R. Berard, MBA, CFRE Raising Money Through Trusteeship

2. Step #1 Establish a clear set of expectations and responsibilities Begins with a Job Description Regardless of the size, all non-profits need to have clearly defined roles and responsibilities with measureable outcomes No need to reinvent the wheel, a guideline already exists…the trilogy of Time, Talent, Treasure However, don’t make the mistake that many do accepting that Trustees perform only one of the three Ts. Can your organization support Trustees that choose to do only one of the three Ts? If you answered yes, you don’t need to be in this session! All the organizations that I know, and in these current times, we need all the help we can get, therefore, all Trustees must participate in all Three T’s

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