How to Harness the Power of Volunteers, Board Members in Fund Development

How to Harness the Power of Volunteers, Board Members in Fund Development By
2013 | 69 Pages | ISBN: 1118692101 | PDF | 34 MB
Originally published by Stevenson, Inc., this practical resource helps nonprofit organizations attract and engage volunteers and board members in fund development. It includes strategies for identifying and enlisting them in fund development efforts, keeping them engaged and motivated, communication, training and more.Important topics covered include:Expand opportunities for involvementAdvice for enlisting volunteer solicitorsBoard member responsibilitiesEnable board members to make asksGet your board to assume responsibility for annual giftsVolunteer educationTeam solicitationMajor gift solicitationBusiness advisory councilsInspire board membersCultivate neighborhood ambassadorsPlanned gifts committeesDevelopment committee chairsFormer board membersHigh-powered volunteersVolunteer recognitionDonor involvementPlease note that some content featured in the original version of this title has been removed in this published version due to permissions issues.Content: Chapter 1 Getting Started: Identify How Volunteers Can Help Fund Development Efforts (pages 4-6): Chapter 2 Volunteer Recruitment Strategies (pages 7-10): Chapter 3 Attracting and Engaging Board Members (pages 11-17): Chapter 4 Planning Procedures - Getting Involvement Early on (pages 18-20): Chapter 5 Training and Education Procedures (pages 21-28): Chapter 6 Involvement through Committees and Advisory Groups (pages 29-33): Chapter 7 Engaging Volunteers and Board Members in Annual Giving Efforts (pages 34-37): Chapter 8 Volunteer Roles in Your Planned Giving Program (pages 38-40): Chapter 9 Engaging Fellow Employees in Fund Development (pages 41-43): Chapter 10 Turn to Retired Employees, Former Board Members for Help (pages 44-45): Chapter 11 Engaging Volunteers and Board Members in Major Gifts Efforts (pages 46-49): Chapter 12 Involving Volunteers and Board Members in Your Capital Campaign (pages 50-53): Chapter 13 Communicating with Board Members and Volunteers (pages 54-58): Chapter 14 Management Issues (pages 59-62): Chapter 15 Showing Appreciation and Recognition to Volunteers and Board Members (pages 63-64): Chapter 16 More Examples of How to Involve Volunteers, Board Members in Fund Development (pages 65-69):