Guide to Building Board Support


You can take your Mid-Shore Gives 2024 success to new heights on December 3rd by leveraging your board members and their passion for your cause! Organizations with engaged board members raise approximately 2-3 times more than those that don’t involve their board in the planning process. This not only helps you raise more on Mid-Shore Gives 2024, but paves the way towards a stronger relationship with your organization’s board members. So how can you get your board excited for Mid-Shore Gives 2024? We’ve got you covered!


Ten Steps to Board Success:

  1. Have a Mid-Shore Gives 2024 Kickoff at your next board meeting
  2. Include your board in your Mid-Shore Gives 2024 goals
  3. Share regular updates throughout the planning process
  4. Provide your board members with clear opportunities and steps to help your organization reach its Mid-Shore Gives 2024 goals
  5. Leverage your board members as Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers to help raise more and expand your reach on Mid-Shore Gives 2024
  6. On Mid-Shore Gives 2024 update your board on your progress from beginning to end
  7. Encourage your board members to support you on Mid-Shore Gives 2024 with matching funds, social sharing, and promotion of your participation with their networks
  8. Invite your board members to attend an in-person event during Mid-Shore Gives 2024
  9. Ask your board members to help you personally thank and steward your Mid-Shore Gives 2024 donors
  10. Don’t forget “Thank You” to your board members for their help and hard work on Mid-Shore Gives 2024 and celebrate a job well done

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