The Board's Role in Fundraising

Facilitated by Allison Trimarco

Promoting a nonprofit’s impact is a major role for every board member, and this often includes identifying and cultivating donors. Participating in fundraising often feels like a challenge, however, and can become a point of tension between board and staff. This full-day workshop provides board members with a greater understanding of how fundraising actually works, and offers tools to build their confidence and participation. We’ll cover current trends in philanthropy, options for organizing board fundraising work, and skills in cultivating and soliciting gifts both large and small. The board/staff teams that attend will leave with new ideas about how to engage the whole board in fundraising, and action steps for sharing what they have learned with the rest of the board.

This workshop series is limited to about 30 participants and will fill up quickly. Registration does not guarantee participation in the series; your team will receive a final confirmation email if accepted.

Breakfast and lunch are provided at these workshops, which are held in locations which are ADA accessible. If you have any dietary restrictions or any other questions, please contact our Technical Assistance and Office Manager, Judy Ha Kim, at jkim@grdodge.org or 973-695-1171