How to Be an Effective Board Member of a Non-Profit
Board members are recruited for a variety of reasons. Some individuals are talented fundraisers and are sought by charities for that reason. Others bring credibility and prestige to an organization. But whatever the reasons for service the principle role of a board...
Trustees Roles and Responsibilities (Part 1)
Top trustees make a decisive difference in an organization’s fundraising success. Although staff and board must work together closely to achieve institutional success, the board sets the pace for direction and future development. Trustees determine the...
Trustees Roles and Responsiblities (Part 2)
Trustees must provide a core of volunteer leadership for the program. Whether it’s an annual appeal, capital campaign or planned giving effort, the steering committee for such an effort is largely composed of trustees. Their participation enables them to speak with...
Thoughts on Top Trustees
There are several key steps that trustees must take to assist in fund development. Prospects: Top trustees constantly provide new gift prospects and updated information for current donor files. Evaluation: Top trustees elevate the giving potential of prospective...
