Board Selection And Training

People volunteer for a charity’s Board for a variety of personal reasons, but ultimately because they want to make a difference in the community. They come from all different walks of life, having gained business and other experience along the way, but the specific duties of a Board seat are significant responsibilities that typically go beyond people’s normal scope of training. Directors are ultimately responsible for all performance, financial, legal and ethical aspects of the management of a charity and its fundraising programs.

Our experience is that the success of a fundraising campaign, and ultimately of the performance of a charity, is dependent to a large degree on the ability of the board. How Board members function individually and as a team can make or break a fundraising campaign. In recognition of the importance of a professionally operating Board, we offer comprehensive training in all aspects of Board responsibilities, including:

• Identification of the range of roles and responsibilities of a Board member, both in the general operation of the charity and in the stewardship of a fundraising campaign
• Board liability and the fiduciary responsibilities of Board members
• Board committees and reporting
• Basic and advanced training in fundraising, including fundraising fundamentals, effective techniques for making the “ask”, and the cultivation and stewardship of major donors
• Training customized to the individual needs of your charity

Our training gives your Board members all of the tools they need to perform comfortably and confidently at their peak, both in the general oversight of the charity and in the execution of fundraising campaigns.