Nonprofit Skills: Fundraising for Board Members

Course Description

This course provides an overview of the knowledge and skills required for effective nonprofit fundraising for board members. Topics covered include the key fundraising roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards along with best practices to support various types of fundraising. The role of the development committee, board giving, and board fundraising engagement are also discussed. Tips for networking, asking for support, and maintaining lasting relationships with donors are provided. Learners will also gain an understanding of how to develop the plans and policies that nonprofit board members use to oversee fundraising and will learn about ways to maintain high ethical standards in their organizations.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

• Explain the role of the board in nonprofit fundraising
• Describe different skills board members use to support fundraising efforts
• Describe different skills board members use to support fundraising efforts
• Describe how to build and lead a strong development committee
• List best practices for different types of fundraising
• Describe how board members can develop a fundraising plan for their organization
• List ways to maintain strong donor relationships
• Explain why nonprofit boards form committees
• List ways to maintain strong donor relationships