Nonprofit 911: 5 Ways Your Board Can Help with Year-End Fundraising

Do you have board members who are “allergic” to fundraising? Few things are more critical to your nonprofits health, success and sustainability than an effective board of directors. If you are ready to transform your D-list to an A-list, come learn tips and tools to get board members willing to engage, share their contacts, be connected to your cause, and give of their financial resources and expertise.

The extended length of the pandemic has made it essential for nonprofits to try new ideas and lean into innovative approaches. Many nonprofits are evaluating whether to stay virtual, try hybrid, or go back to in-person events. With so many options, it’s hard to decide what is best for your cause.

Between the large Baby Boomer and Millennial generations, the smaller Generation X can sometimes get lost in the fundraising shuffle. However, this generation owns 26% of total US wealth while making up just 20% of the population, and is set to inherit $31 trillion as part of the Great Wealth Transfer. As Gen X gets older, continues to accumulate wealth, and plans their estates, nonprofit professionals in planned and major giving have a huge opportunity to engage them in their work.

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