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The signs are unmistakeable:
- When giving a report on fundraising goals for the year, Board members begin to squirm in their seats and refuse to look you in the eye.
- When a seat opens up on the development committee, Board members suddenly stop taking your phone calls.
- When you ask Board members to help with prospect review, they suddenly can’t remember the names of their friends, neighbors, or dog.
If any of the above sound familiar, then I’ve got good news: you are not alone. The bad news? Your nonprofit board is afraid of the “f-word.” You heard me: fundraising.
To learn how to combat this illness, join the #fundchat community on Wednesday, April 10 from 12 – 1 pm EDT for “Is Your Board Afraid of the F-word?”
During the hour-long Twitter chat, we’ll share experiences and insights; better yet, we’ll discuss strategies for getting your board on board with fundraising, once and for all.
Here are some possible questions that will guide the discussion:
- What’s the biggest hurdle in working with your board on fundraising goals and objectives?
- When recruiting for your development committee, what are the top characteristics you look for?
- Do you engage in setting annual fundraising with your board (full Board, Development Committee, Finance Committee, Executive Committee)? If so, how? If not, why not?
- What sort of accountability structures are in place for the board’s oversight of fundraising efforts? How effective are these efforts at ensuring real accountability?
- Should board members be charged with individual (specific) fundraising asks?
- How do you set expectations about board members’ personal giving to your organization?
- What’s your question? Add it in the comments section below!
Many thanks to those who helped inspire or prep this week’s topic including @dan_blakemore, @JunoConsult and @cbernier!
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#fundchat – Is Your Board Afraid of the F-word?
Transcript from the April 10, 3013 edition of #fundchat. Full details: http://www.fundchat.org/2013/04/09/is-your-board-afraid-of-the-f-word.
Storified by #fundchat· Wed, Apr 10 2013 16:40:48
Welcome to #fundchat! Today’s topic: Is Your Board Afraid of the F-word? We’ll get started in a few minutes: ow.ly/jVfEJ#fundchat
RT @fundchat: Should board members be charged with #fundraising asks? Join #fundchat at 12 pm EDT today: ow.ly/jVfem #nonprofitsPMA Consulting
I think I’m actually making it for #Fundchat today. Topic: Two dirty words: Boards & Fundraising. #fundchatRick J Blount
Hi! We are a crowdfunding platform focused on individuals, orgs, nonprofits and charities working for social change! #fundchat #fundchatStartSomeGood
#fundchat topic is very timely for me today: making my first presentation to the board about fundraising in two weeks. #fundchatChad Leaman
@rjbvermont Agreed, sadly. #fundchat #fundchatNiagara Escarpment
Just finished eating lunch on this Wednesday which must mean it is time for another installment of #fundchatJosh Hirsch
Glad I am going to be able to attend #fundchat today! Hello Everyone.Nonprofit Junction
Is fundraising a four letter word to your Board? #fundchatRichard Freedlund
Time for #fundchat or should we say #funchat. Too corny of an introduction?edbacker
Any fellow #AFPeeps joining us for today’s discussion on Fundraising and Board of Directors? #fundchatJosh Hirsch
Just posted my weekly blog. For a sneak peak, cnrg-portland.org/content/five-v… See 5 #fundchatRichard Freedlund
RT @rjbvermont: I think I’m actually making it for #Fundchat today. Topic: Two dirty words: Boards & #Fundraising.Dan Blakemore, CFRE
hiya josh #afpeeps #fundchatReed Stockman
Welcome Reed. How was #SanDiego and #AFPicon? RT @ReedStockman: hiya josh #afpeeps #fundchatJosh Hirsch
RT @fundchat: Welcome to #fundchat! Todays topic: Is Your Board Afraid of the F-word? ow.ly/jVfEJ #fundchatFundly
Q1 How does fundraising rank in terms of difficult topics for your board and why? #fundchat#fundchat
Q1 How does fundraising rank in terms of difficult topics for your board and why? #fundchat#fundchat
A1: Our #school went from a for-profit to non-profit 3 years ago. The Board is still learning as they go and #fundraising is new #fundchatJosh Hirsch
some resources via AFP FAQ blog on Board Fundraising afprc23.blogspot.com/2006/01/some-i… #fundchatReed Stockman
RT @ReedStockman: some resources via AFP FAQ blog on Board Fundraising afprc23.blogspot.com/2006/01/some-i… #fundchatJosh Hirsch
#fundchat Q1 Fundraising has been identified as one of the two strategic action areas this year, so in theory, they are on board. #fundchatChad Leaman
@JoshHirsch1 was part of the home team but i’m sure you saw me in the peep stream #fundchatReed Stockman
A1: I believe that fundraising is one of the more difficult topix for boards. One reason: overemphasis on the ask. #fundchatRick J Blount
@ReedStockman I certainly did. I too #virtually attended the conference from sunny #SouthFlorida. Maybe next year in #SanAntonio #fundchatJosh Hirsch
I think it depends on the make up of the Board. Some understand the necessity, some don’t. #fundchatRichard Freedlund
#fundchat A1 but fundraising is new to us and many of them, so I think my first job is to frame things. #fundchatChad Leaman
A1: I am working on implementing a #Sustainability Plan for the School which I will present to the Board in the next few months #fundchatJosh Hirsch
@rjbvermont I agree. They need to know they are the door openers, not necessarily the askers. #fundchatRichard Freedlund
A1: This will help the Board understand the need and importance of #fundraising and how we need to achieve our goals #fundchatJosh Hirsch
Hey #fundchat, what’s with tweetchat? Doesn’t seem to be on there?Alexandra Nelson
A1 The importance of #fundraising to a board depends on the ratio of fundraising- to total-revenues #FundChatWilliam Pitcher
@JoshHirsch1 Love the word #sustainability when applied to fundraising! #fundchatKerryn Gerety
nm found it #fundchatAlexandra Nelson
Late, but here! Hi all! #fundchatMary Cahalane
A1: Board members inherently know the importance of fundraising but many don’t know HOW to do it. we need to teach more. #fundchatNonprofit Junction
A1 I have less trouble with boards than with EDs and how they allow development staff to access/interface with boards #fundchatAlexandra Nelson
Ongoing #fundraising is key RT @kerryngerety: @JoshHirsch1 Love the word #sustainability when applied to fundraising! #fundchatJosh Hirsch
RT @ggfundraise: @rjbvermont I agree. They need to know they are the door openers, not necessarily the askers. #fundchatAlexandra Nelson
@fundchat A1 hearing much more now that I’m here. Not sure they like that, though. #fundchatMary Cahalane
NRC study nonprofitresearchcollaborative.org/wp-content/upl… #fundchatReed Stockman
RT @rjbvermont: A1: I believe that fundraising is one of the more difficult topix for boards. One reason: overemphasis on the ask #fundchatJessica Green
And Bd ownership of both MT @WmPitcher: A1 The importance of #fundraising to a board depends on ratio fR- to total-revenues #fundchatRick J Blount
Keep up the good fight. RT @mcahalane: @fundchat A1 hearing much more now that Im here. Not sure they like that, though. #fundchatRick J Blount
FR is often intimidating. Trick is to break it into small bites. Make it so easy it’s no longer scary. #fundchatMary Cahalane
FR is often intimidating. Trick is to break it into small bites. Make it so easy it’s no longer scary. #fundchatMary Cahalane
Q2 Do you engage your board in setting annual fundraising? If so, how? If not, why not? #fundchat#fundchat
@rjbvermont I can be quite the nag. ![:)]()
#fundchatMary Cahalane
#fundchatMary CahalaneA1 I stay away from the term "fundraising" and stick to words like development, patron, sustainability, collaborations, partners. #fundchatAlexandra Nelson
Do others provide a strategy for fundraising to your boards? Not just "Ask for money, we need it" approach #fundchatNonprofit Junction
@fundchat A2: If you want their buy-in, they need to be involved from the start – incl setting goals. #fundchatMary Cahalane
A2 this one’s for the book-boards/EDs who use the FR goal to plug the budget (ie $ not covered by earned, so that’s yr goal) #fundchatAlexandra Nelson
RT @mcahalane: @fundchat A2: If you want their buy-in, they need to be involved from the start – incl setting goals. #fundchatRick J Blount
A2: I’ve only been at the #school for about 5-months now so I am slowly educating about the methods needed to achieve success #fundchatJosh Hirsch
@mcahalane I second that. #fundchatRichard Freedlund
A2: Our board has a history of thinking that the fundraising is to be done by the staff. A culture change would need to happen. #fundchatJosh Gold, MNM
A2 biggest problem w goal-setting is boards that don’t understand that there are metrics you can use to predict devel income #fundchatAlexandra Nelson
@JunoConsult I’ve seen that, too. That’s why board & ED involvement is so important. Need to know it’s their responsibility too! #fundchatMary Cahalane
RT @fundchat: Q2 Do you engage your board in setting annual fundraising? If so, how? If not, why not? #fundchatPMA Consulting
.@JunoConsult Yep: That’s when the budgeters say, "And then a miracle will happen…" #fundchatRick J Blount
MT @NonprofitGold: A2: Our board has a history of thinking the fundraising is to be done by the staff. A culture change needed. #fundchatMary Cahalane
A2. also, getting creative with the types of fundraising requests we put on the board is important. being respectful of their time #fundchatConceptLink
Or work with that? Board supports pros? MT @NonprofitGold: A2: Board sees FR as staff role; culture change would need to happen. #fundchatRick J Blount
@rjbvermont #4 Profit! #fundchatAlexandra Nelson
@NPJunction we help to provide strategy, yes. Also provide easy, immediate action items w/ different options to achieve success #fundchatKerryn Gerety
MT @ConceptLink: A2. also, being respectful of board’s time #fundchatRick J Blount
MT @NonprofitGold: A2: board thinks fundraising is done by staff < Have to define roles:mechanical=staff, greasing the skids=board #fundchatAlexandra Nelson
EASY, ACTION ITEMS key words here RT @kerryngerety: we provide easy,immediate action items w/ different options to achieve success #fundchatNonprofit Junction
RT @ConceptLink: A2 Get creative w/ the types of fundraising requests we put on the board. Be respectful of their time #fundchatFundly
Yes – action items! RT @kerryngerety: @NPJunction provide easy, immediate action items w/ different options to achieve success #fundchatConceptLink
Q3 Should board members be charged with individual (specific) fundraising asks? How do you manage? #fundchat#fundchat
I try to take charge of lots of time-consuming tasks – focus them on biggest impact. Ex: I write, print, mail; they sign. #fundchatMary Cahalane
@JunoConsult Very true. Shift would need to come from ED also. Stuck in ways that staff can do fundraising better. #fundchatJosh Gold, MNM
A1: Probably #1. I presume it’s due in part to fear of asking, & having small networks of less than "altruistic" acquaintances. #fundchatAFAM_NFP
A3: I’m not so much concerned about the Board asking as I am about them making the connections for me to do the asking #fundchatJosh Hirsch
@fundchat A3 Absolutely. Along w/ small bites, must be specific. (Or it gets ignored). #fundchatMary Cahalane
Have them talk about organization to 5 -10 a month without asking. Short conversations as introduction. #fundchatRichard Freedlund
w a new client/project, we meet w the Board to talk abt the project, objectives, their views of challenges. Always enlightening! #fundchatConceptLink
A3: Not all Board members like and or know how to ask someone for money. That’s where I come in as the professional #fundraiser. #fundchatJosh Hirsch
A3: offer a menu of ways to help – intro, party, ask… #fundchatMary Cahalane
A3 Yes, but only push their comfort zone so far at any given time. It’s all about training and familiarity w processes #fundchatAlexandra Nelson
Make it EASY -> MT @mcahalane: focus them on biggest impact. Ex: I write, print, mail; they sign. #fundchatNonprofit Junction
A3: And just as w/ donors, report back to them constantly on successes they made happen! #fundchatMary Cahalane
MT @JoshHirsch1: A3: Not all Board members like or know how to ask someone for money. Thats where I come in as the #fundraiser. #fundchatRichard Freedlund
Q3: We should re-set the thinking behind indiv fundraising; it’s not begging, it’s an opportunity to support something awesome #fundchatKerryn Gerety
RT @mcahalane: A3: offer a menu of ways to help – intro, party, ask… #fundchatRichard Freedlund
RT @mcahalane: A3: And just as w/ donors, report back to them constantly on successes they made happen! #fundchatRichard Freedlund
A3 training training training (without them quite knowing that they’re being trained) #fundchatAlexandra Nelson
A3 training training training (without them quite knowing that they’re being trained) #fundchatAlexandra Nelson
Have you considered #crowdfunding ? Present the board with a ready to use & proven fundraising tool! StartSomeGood.com #fundchatStartSomeGood
MT @kerryngerety: Q3: re-set the thinking behind indiv fundraising; not begging, its an opportunity to support something awesome #fundchatMary Cahalane
offer trainings on the fundraising cultivation, solicitation, and relationship-building process. it’s not always inituative. #fundchatConceptLink
I’ve saved a bunch of articles/studies on how donating makes ppl happy. Share that w/ board. #fundchatMary Cahalane
I’ve saved a bunch of articles/studies on how donating makes ppl happy. Share that w/ board. #fundchatMary Cahalane
MT @JunoConsult: A3 But only push their comfort zone so far at any given time. Its all about training and familiarity w process #fundchatRichard Freedlund
Q3: Tie donation appeals to specific deliverables they will fund and asking seems less daunting/trite #fundchatKerryn Gerety
@StartSomeGood my board balked at crowdfunding. Thought it was too pricey, even tho it’s cheap in $$ (costly in time) #fundchatAlexandra Nelson
@JunoConsult Who are you, Tom Sawyer? #fundchatRichard Freedlund
RT @kerryngerety: Q3: Tie donation appeals to specific deliverables <Key. Especially if they get to set the deliverable #fundchatAlexandra Nelson
@kerryngerety Yes! "Because we need the money" is only slightly more interesting as a reason to brd than to donors. #fundchatMary Cahalane
@StartSomeGood I think #crowdfunding is a good tool when it is used as a part of the whole but it can’t be your only #strategy #fundchatJosh Hirsch
@JunoConsult Perhaps ask them to re-think "the crowd;" crowd can be defined simply by the networks they’ve personally aggregated #fundchatKerryn Gerety
get the Board involved as you’re writing your nonprofit’s Fundraising Strategy. You do have a Fundraising Strategy, right? ![:)]()
#fundchatConceptLink
#fundchatConceptLinkThere needs to be a way to donate in easily and in small ways, esp. for small org boards. Online, email, raffles, events #fundchatNonprofit Junction
@kerryngerety exactly what we’re doing. Getting them to "bundle" gifts. #fundchatAlexandra Nelson
@JoshHirsch1 @StartSomeGood < diversified strategy goes for everything #fundchatAlexandra Nelson
MT @ConceptLink: You do have a Fundraising Strategy, right? ![:)]()
#fundchatAlexandra Nelson
#fundchatAlexandra NelsonAnd constantly reconnect them w/ their passion for the org. Why are they on the board? #fundchatMary Cahalane
Q4 How do you hold your board accountable for its oversight or involvement with fundraising efforts? #fundchat#fundchat
MT @ConceptLink: get the Board involved in Fundraising Strategy. You Do have a Fundraising Strategy, right? ![:)]()
#fundchatRick J Blount
#fundchatRick J Blount@JunoConsult For sure. Outreach is time consuming. But with a solid plan & a team working together big results can be worth it! #fundchatStartSomeGood
I hope so… MT @ConceptLink: Get the Board involved. You do have a Fundraising Strategy, right? ![:)]()
#fundchatJosh Hirsch
#fundchatJosh HirschQ4: We’re not above some healthy peer pressure. Praise & share publically the successes of super-star board members; others follow #fundchatConceptLink
A4 Some boards have specific amount required to raise annually. They can either give the amount or raise the amount. #fundchatRichard Freedlund
@fundchat A4 fundraising goal not met? Hey, just cut development staff! #fundchatAlexandra Nelson
@JoshHirsch1 We hear ya! Needs to be the right project and fit in with overall strategy #fundchatStartSomeGood
A4 Start at beginning. Set goals together, agree on strategy. Then mark progress thru the year – together. #fundchatMary Cahalane
A4 Not sure I’ve ever seen a Board held appropriately accountable…for fundraising or many other things. #fundchatRick J Blount
@ggfundraise Have you actually had success with give or get? I find small boards like the idea but seldom step up #fundchatAlexandra Nelson
The fundchat group is small but mighty today. Experienced, wise, and yet hopeful. #fundchatRick J Blount
@ggfundraise The all elusive #giveorget. This has to be an appropriate amount depending on each organization. #fundchatJosh Hirsch
YES MT @ConceptLink: Q4: healthy peer pressure. Praise & share publically the successes of super-star board members; others follow #fundchatMary Cahalane
@rjbvermont I’ve served on boards like that. #fundchatRichard Freedlund
@JunoConsult Was that sarcasm I detected? @fundchat #fundchatEphraim Gopin
Totally agree. RT @rjbvermont: The fundchat group is small but mighty today. Experienced, wise, and yet hopeful. #fundchatJosh Hirsch
A3: This year we are having board cultivate relationships. No initial asks. Important to have bd involved in thanking. #fundchatJosh Gold, MNM
@rjbvermont You can’t see me, but I’m flexing my muscles right now. ![😉]()
#fundchatMary Cahalane
#fundchatMary Cahalane@AFAM_NFP seconds that ![:)]()
"@AFPSTL: @mcahalane can you share links?" #fundchatAFAM_NFP
"@AFPSTL: @mcahalane can you share links?" #fundchatAFAM_NFPHate this approach. Makes it a job = No fun RT @ggfundraise: A4 Some boards have specific amount required to raise annually. #fundchatNonprofit Junction
Re peer pressure: sometimes dead weight has enough clout to stop this on theory it makes non-producers "feel bad" #thatsthepoint #fundchatAlexandra Nelson
Also helps to set up experienced FR board as mentors to others. 1 to 1. #fundchatMary Cahalane
Great idea! @kerryngerety: Q3: Tie donation appeals to specific deliverables they will fund and asking seems less daunting/trite #fundchatAFAM_NFP
@JunoConsult Yes. For those without deep pockets, they have stepped up. Others paid themselves. #fundchatRichard Freedlund
Questions about #crowdfunding as a #fundraising tool? Join us for #StartingGood chat TODAY 6pm US EDT ow.ly/jW1W5 #fundchatStartSomeGood
RT @mcahalane: Also helps to set up experienced FR board as mentors to others. 1 to 1. #fundchatAlexandra Nelson
Yes- the ants are marching today! RT @rjbvermont:The fundchat group is small but mighty today. Experienced, wise, and yet hopeful. #fundchatConceptLink
@mcahalane Amen, Sister Mary. Mentoring is always a good idea. #fundchatRichard Freedlund
@AFAM_NFP @AFPSTL will do! #fundchatMary Cahalane
A4: Check in with bd members on regular basis. Have them buy in to entire process. #fundchatJosh Gold, MNM
MT @StartSomeGood: #Crowdfunding as a #fundraising tool? Join us for #StartingGood chat TODAY 6pm US EDT ow.ly/jW1W5 #fundchatJosh Hirsch
A4 important to fit roles & goals to the specific board. I’ve served on a board required to have current/recently homeless on it #fundchatRick J Blount
Great idea! RT @ConceptLink: Q4: Praise & share publically the successes of super-star board members; others follow #fundchatFundly
#fundchat A4 Setting FR accountability measures for Board is new to us, I think specific board members need specific goals. #fundchatChad Leaman
YES! @mcahalane: And constantly reconnect them w/ their passion for the org. Why are they on the board? #fundchat #nonprofit #boardsAFAM_NFP
MT @chadleaman: #fundchat A4 I think specific board members need specific goals. #fundchatRick J Blount
RT @NonprofitGold: A4: Check in with bd members on regular basis. Have them buy in to entire process. #fundchatAlexandra Nelson
@NonprofitGold Definitely agree that keeping them on board throughout the process will keep it fresh in their minds. #fundchatFundly
@fundchat A3 without question. Our members select LYBUNTs around March and are responsible for soliciting them. #fundchatDon Rhoten, CFRE
RT @rjbvermont: A4 fit roles & goals to the specific board. Ive served on a board required to have current/recently homeless on it #fundchatMary Cahalane
One interviewee told us open Board communication & a focus on process was essential. totally agree: conceptlink.com/effective-boar… #fundchatConceptLink
Yes: For things other than just asking. MT @Fundly: Great! RT @ConceptLink: Q4: Praise & share successes of board members #fundchatRick J Blount
Q5 When recruiting for your development committee, what are the top characteristics you look for? #fundchat#fundchat
Q5 When recruiting for your development committee, what are the top characteristics you look for? #fundchat#fundchat
@ggfundraise: Our board is trying this approach this year; individual fundraising goal + their annual board member contribution. #fundchatAFAM_NFP
Back to A3 for moment: One powerful role for board members — Thank you calls/letters. #fundchatRick J Blount
I genuinely believe any board member can be a great fundraiser with proper coaching, tools & motivation #fundchatKerryn Gerety
I genuinely believe any board member can be a great fundraiser with proper coaching, tools & motivation #fundchatKerryn Gerety
Q5. Passion for the mission and an ability & desire to articulate that passion to others. #fundchatConceptLink
A5 Willingness. ![😉]()
#fundchatMary Cahalane
#fundchatMary CahalaneRT @rjbvermont: Back to A3 for moment: One powerful role for board members — Thank you calls/letters. #fundchatAlexandra Nelson
Agree RT @kerryngerety: I genuinely believe any board member can be a great fundraiser with proper coaching, tools & motivation #fundchatMary Cahalane
#fundchat A5 Great question: our development committee, is, um, me. Who should I look for? #fundchatChad Leaman
Agreed! RT @kerryngerety: I genuinely believe any board member can be a great fundraiser with proper coaching, tools & motivation #fundchatFundly
A5: I look for committee members who won’t contradict my advice. No other fundraising consultants allowed. #fundchatRick J Blount
“@fundchat: Q5 When recruiting for your development committee, what are the top characteristics you look for? #fundchat” eagerness & passionAFP St. Louis
“@fundchat: Q5 When recruiting for your development committee, what are the top characteristics you look for? #fundchat” eagerness & passionAFP St. Louis
RT @ConceptLink: Q5. Passion for the mission and an ability & desire to articulate that passion to others. #fundchatChad Leaman
@rjbvermont lol! #fundchatChad Leaman
Exactly! RT @chadleaman: #fundchat A5 Great question: our development committee, is, um, me. Who should I look for? #fundchatNiagara Escarpment
Dan’s smart. RT @dan_blakemore: RT @kerryngerety: any board member can be a great fundraiser w/proper coaching, tools & motivation #fundchatRick J Blount
@rjbvermont Or at least, respect your position. Have had prof FRs on committees. Good if there’s respectful discussion. #fundchatMary Cahalane
Ok, that too. RT @ConceptLink: Q5. Passion for the mission and an ability & desire to articulate that passion to others. #fundchatRick J Blount
@mcahalane @rjbvermont That respect is the crucial part! #fundchatDan Blakemore, CFRE
@rjbvermont Amen. That’s so important for donor appreciation and stewardship. #fundchatRichard Freedlund
Appreciated ![:)]()
RT @rjbvermont: Ok, that too. RT @ConceptLink: Q5. Passion for the mission and an ability & desire to articulate… #fundchatConceptLink
RT @rjbvermont: Ok, that too. RT @ConceptLink: Q5. Passion for the mission and an ability & desire to articulate… #fundchatConceptLinkA5: Development committee… what’s that? Ideally, experience, passion and active voice. #fundchatJosh Gold, MNM
@JoshHirsch1: We actually do well w/#giveorget: It seems they’d rather give than get. Trying to get them to give AND get ![😀]()
#fundchatAFAM_NFP
#fundchatAFAM_NFP@dan_blakemore The back & forth can really engage people. Can make good group decisions that way. #fundchatMary Cahalane
RT @rjbvermont: The fundchat group is small but mighty today. Experienced, wise, and yet hopeful. #fundchatPMA Consulting
Harder to grow your donor network/relationships that way, though. RT @AFAM_NFP: @JoshHirsch1: Seems they’d rather give than get. #fundchatConceptLink
Right: If they respect my rightness, we’re good. RT @dan_blakemore: @mcahalane @rjbvermont That respect is the crucial part! #fundchatRick J Blount
We need to put that in our future proposals. Beautiful. RT @rjbvermont: Right: If they respect my rightness, we’re good. #fundchatConceptLink
A5: Great fundraisers often double as great story tellers; look for people who can share your story, your passion & your needs #fundchatKerryn Gerety
RT @kerryngerety: A5: Great fundraisers double as great story tellers; look for people who can share your story, passion & needs #fundchatFundly
@rjbvermont Taking the humorist role since @TonyMartignetti isn’t here today? #fundchatRichard Freedlund
@kerryngerety And often board members have compelling stories. Why are they interested in medical care for homeless? #fundchatRick J Blount
#fundchat @kerryngerety This month in non-profit digital storytelling month, lots of action going on. ow.ly/jWa9C #tsdigsChad Leaman
Who? RT @ggfundraise: @rjbvermont Taking the humorist role since @TonyMartignetti isnt here today? #fundchatRick J Blount
How many non-p’s encourage board members to learn each other’s stories – build comradery, inspiration, etc.? More board retreats? #fundchatConceptLink
“@SMacLaughlin: How many orgs track "why" someone gave – not just "how" or "when" or "how much" someone donated? #fundchat” InteresingJason A Huff
RT @rjbvermont: @kerryngerety often board members have compelling stories. Why are they interested in medical care for homeless? #fundchatAlexandra Nelson
Have a great afternoon all. I’ve got a meeting with a #donor to discuss our #AnnualFund and how to best approach our parents. #fundchatJosh Hirsch
@rjbvermont ![:)]()
I’m always open to learning something new. But yeah, sometimes you know you’re right… #fundchatMary Cahalane
I’m always open to learning something new. But yeah, sometimes you know you’re right… #fundchatMary Cahalane@ConceptLink our board retreat this month is to our boardroom… or boredroom, for that matter. ![😉]()
#fundchatChad Leaman
#fundchatChad LeamanJumping into #fundchat. Hello everyoneSylvie Labrosse
@ConceptLink Have been doing that! Met some resistence, surprisingly… Other loved it. #fundchatMary Cahalane
RT @ConceptLink: encourage board members to learn each others stories – build comradery, inspiration, etc.<love this! #fundchatAlexandra Nelson
@jasonahuff3 Not enough! #fundchatRichard Freedlund
Here’s a bit about storytelling, social change fundraising and why people give! tmblr.co/ZPkp1yZFPRHA #fundchatStartSomeGood
Here’s a bit about storytelling, social change fundraising and why people give! tmblr.co/ZPkp1yZFPRHA #fundchatStartSomeGood
Here’s a bit about storytelling, social change fundraising and why people give! tmblr.co/ZPkp1yZFPRHA #fundchatStartSomeGood
Here’s a bit about storytelling, social change fundraising and why people give! tmblr.co/ZPkp1yZFPRHA #fundchatStartSomeGood
Here’s a bit about storytelling, social change fundraising and why people give! tmblr.co/ZPkp1yZFPRHA #fundchatStartSomeGood
Oh no! Hope you find some ice-breakers to spice things up! RT @chadleaman@ConceptLink our retreat this month is to our boredroom #fundchatConceptLink
@theyarden great idea: RT @ConceptLink: encourage board members to learn each others stories – build comradery, inspiration, etc. #fundchatAlexandra Nelson
@JunoConsult Thanks! People give to people. Fundraising is storytelling. We say it all the time but it’s really true! #FundchatConceptLink
RT @startsomegood: Here’s a bit about storytelling, social change fundraising and why people give! tmblr.co/ZPkp1yZFPRHA #fundchat cc:…Sara Gabriella
Welcome: Afraid we’re just winding down. Join again sometime & ck the transcript RT @SylvieinToronto: Jumping into #fundchat. #fundchatRick J Blount
@mcahalane What were they hesitant about? #fundchatConceptLink
For those of you who want to continue the #fundraising chat we are holding #StartingGood crowdfunding chat in 5 hrs! (6pm US EDT) #fundchatStartSomeGood
@ConceptLink board retreats = expensive; tap the passion within, save on hard costs & reinvest both back into mission of the org #fundchatKerryn Gerety
@rjbvermont goodness… am I totally off my timing today? Will definitely check out the transcripts #fundchatSylvie Labrosse
Great group today. Glad everyone was here. #fundchatRichard Freedlund
Great #fundchat today. Thanks everyone! The transcript will be posted to the blog later today – fundchat.org.#fundchat
RT @ggfundraise: Great group today. Glad everyone was here. #fundchat#fundchat
Thanks everyone! Great chat today. #fundchatConceptLink
Positivity is contagious; pass it on! #fundchatKerryn Gerety
Positivity is contagious; pass it on! #fundchatKerryn Gerety
Thank you! "@mcahalane: @AFAM_NFP @AFPSTL will do! #fundchat"AFAM_NFP
@ConceptLink: Yes, I’m hoping that they will recognize that. @JoshHirsch1 #fundchat #nonprofit #boardsAFAM_NFP
RT @fundchat: Great #fundchat today. Thanks everyone! The transcript will be posted to the blog later today – fundchat.org.BoldCommunityTv
@fundchat ; great discussion as always! Happy to share with our #community #fundchatBoldCommunityTv
RT @kerryngerety: Positivity is contagious; pass it on! #fundchat#fundchat
RT @StartSomeGood Here’s a bit about storytelling, social change fundraising and why people give! tmblr.co/ZPkp1yZFPRHA #fundchatVisceral
@rjbvermont @ggfundraise It’s gratifying to be so close to the hearts of the #fundchat gang.Tony Martignetti
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