How do you address planned giving doubt and combat a board’s “we need the cash now” mindset? Let’s start with a few universal truths about why planned giving is worth the investment and the wait, and why it’s worth fighting for. Continue reading How to Make Your Board See the Value of Planned Giving
How To Get Your Board on Board With Fundraising
Talking with board members about fundraising can be a tricky proposition. Come in heavy-handed and they might run for the exit; don’t give enough of a push and they could lose accountability.
But board participation in fundraising is more than an extra “nice” that they can do. It’s imperative.
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If Your Board Is Bored with Planned Giving Try These 5 Reality Checks
You’ve got a planned giving program in place. Check. You’ve amped up your marketing and generated a healthy pipeline of planned gift prospects. Check. Check. But, you soon realize, you’ve also got a board that thinks planned giving is too hard to understand or simply not an organizational priority. They check out whenever the subjectContinue reading If Your Board Is Bored with Planned Giving Try These 5 Reality Checks