Role of the Board
in Fundraising During a Crisis
Board members can make a huge difference by working in partnership with the Executive Director to make plans for the future and to reach out to donors now. This video above by Sandra Toussaint-Burgher, President & CEO of United Way of Greater Mercer County, outlines some key steps that board members should be taking now to support their organizations in fundraising during the COVID-19 crisis.
Fundraising for Nonprofits
Practical tips on where to focus your efforts on fundraising during tough times.
Board members may hesitate to fundraise. BoardSource provides some simple talking points to help.
Addressing Your Board’s Fundraising Fears
In this article, Blue Avocado gives clear guidance on the importance of communicating with donors during the pandemic and messaging “the ask.”