Better Boards II: Fundraising
Better Boards®: Fundraising is a two-day, invitational program that builds on the materials covered in Better Boards I and focuses on fund-raising skills and fiscal responsibility. Fund-raising and financial management were at the top of the list of future needs identified in evaluation responses from those who attended recent Better Boards I workshops.
Who should attend?
Better Boards II: Fundraising is open only to boards members and executive directors representing the preservation organizations invited to each workshop. Groups that participated in Better Boards I will receive first priority for Better Boards II. Participating organizations must enroll their executive director and a minimum of five active board members in the program. Those attending must include the current president, president-elect, development committee chair, and treasurer and all board attendees must have at least a two-year term remaining.
Topics
Major topics covered include:
- The board/staff partnership in fund-raising: roles and responsibilities
- Fiscal responsibility: understanding financial statements and identifying red flags
- Diverse sources of income: different sources require different strategies
- Prospect identification, cultivation and follow-up
- Making the request
When and where is it offered?
Please contact the Center for Preservation Leadership for more information on the next scheduled Better Boards workshop.
