The Role of Boards in Fundraising: Driving Mission Success (Virtual)
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
This two-hour workshop is tailored for board members who want to advance their nonprofit's mission by deepen their understanding of fundraising. The session will explore how board members can identify their unique contributions to the fundraising effort, process, build ownership of fundraising goals, and align fundraising strategies with the organization’s goals. Attendees will learn how to engage more effectively with donors, build long-term relationships, and drive fundraising success through board leadership.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of the fundraising team and how board members fit within it.
- Explore strategies to foster shared ownership of fundraising goals between board members and staff.
- Explore ways for board members to find their niche in the fundraising process.
- Learn best practices for board members to build and nurture meaningful donor relationships.
Cost: $68 Members, $136 Non-Members
Instructor: Alyce Lee Stansbury, CFRE
Alyce Lee Stansbury, CFRE, (she/her) is a 30+ year nonprofit veteran, fundraising expert, and seasoned advisor in nonprofit leadership and planning. She helps nonprofit organizations build high-performing boards; adopt strategic plans; grow fundraising results by over 200%, and exceed campaign goals by 45%. She is nationally certified as a Master Trainer and a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) since 2002. Alyce Lee writes a column called, “Notes on Nonprofits”, for the Tallahassee Democrat – USA Today Network which has published over 600 columns and counting and been an EBI instructor since 2008.
Alyce Lee understands the challenges nonprofit leaders face because she’s been there and knows what it’s like to raise money, build relationships, recruit, and engage board members, and advance a mission and vision. She is passionate about helping nonprofits thrive and works closely with volunteer boards, CEO/Executive Directors, fundraising professionals and nonprofit organizations of every size and mission.
Registration Closes 5/6/2025 11:59 PM