Transforming Board Members into Fundraising Champions in Nonprofit Organizations

This chapter explores the challenges faced by a new executive director in a struggling nonprofit organization and the process of shifting the board's mindset towards fundraising. It emphasizes building relationships, board involvement in fundraising, and setting clear expectations for financial leadership. The chapter underscores the significance of every board member making a personal annual donation, the impact of board giving on organizational credibility with funders, and the importance of presenting financial reports as values reports.