Guide to Building Board Support


You can take your Cattaraugus Gives 2023 success to new heights on Nov 28th 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 Cattaraugus Gives 2023, but paves the way towards a stronger relationship with your organization’s board members. So how can you get your board excited for Cattaraugus Gives 2023? We’ve got you covered!


Ten Steps to Board Success:

  1. Have a Cattaraugus Gives 2023 Kickoff at your next board meeting
  2. Include your board in your Cattaraugus Gives 2023 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 Cattaraugus Gives 2023 goals
  5. Leverage your board members as Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers to help raise more and expand your reach on Cattaraugus Gives 2023
  6. On Cattaraugus Gives 2023 update your board on your progress from beginning to end
  7. Encourage your board members to support you on Cattaraugus Gives 2023 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 Cattaraugus Gives 2023
  9. Ask your board members to help you personally thank and steward your Cattaraugus Gives 2023 donors
  10. Don’t forget “Thank You” to your board members for their help and hard work on Cattaraugus Gives 2023 and celebrate a job well done

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