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Posted June 12, 2012 by Brian

Sample Board Report Card

There’s nothing like a report card to keep people accountable. Some of the most effective boards we know use annual report cards to help board members know what’s expected of them and of every other board members.

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Posted May 13, 2012 by Andrea

The Who, How and When of Asking Board Members for Gifts

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Brian Saber reviews everything you need to know about asking your board members for gifts. This succinct 15 minute recording address the topic on the minds of many EDs, DDs and board members. Watch it together and you’ll have an opportunity to come to a shared understanding of best practices.

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Alexandra Peters
Posted November 30, 2011 by Ravali

What’s So Important About a Board of Directors?

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Board member and consultant, Alexandra Peters, talks about why boards are important, … Read More

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Alexandra Peters
Posted November 21, 2011 by Ravali

Board Chairs and Executive Directors: A Marriage Made in Heaven?

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Alexandra Peters explains the numerous benefits of a consistent and supportive relationship … Read More

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Alexandra Peters
Posted November 21, 2011 by Ravali

A Governing Board is an Involved Board is a Giving Board

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Experienced board member Alexandra Peters talks about the importance of your board … Read More

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Posted May 31, 2011 by Andrea

It Didn’t Take Much to Create a Culture of Asking

“By their example, these well-meaning leaders had created a culture in which the subject of board giving was taboo.” Jane B. Ford shares a powerful story from her own experience about boards and how to create a culture of asking.

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Anxiety, asking, asking for gifts, Board Fundraising, Board giving, board members, fundraising, fundraising anxiety, Jane B. Ford, Stories


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Blog, Board Development
Molly Galvin
Posted May 7, 2010 by Andrea

Peer Pressure: Molly Galvin relies on peer pressure to motivate askers

Molly Galvin, Director of Major Gifts, New York, NY See more from … Read More

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Posted April 25, 2010 by Andrea

Fundraising and Its Exponential Power: 3x3x3

What would happen if you could motivate your board members to get … Read More

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Andrea3 Train Your Board Members to Ask: Advice from a Board Member and a Trainer

If your board members aren’t comfortable asking for gifts, they’re not likely to do it! A good plan to train your board to ask that provides opportunities of many sorts year round will go a long way to easing their discomfort and turning them into effective fundraiser.

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Inspire Your Board to Give
Inspire Your Board to Give
Everything you need to know to get your board to lead the process and solicit each other. A strong individual giving program starts with the board and this book gives you all the tools you will need. 54 pages. Available in e-book format exclusively. Members: Go to the Member Homepage to…
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