Guide to Getting Your Board On Board for Ithaca University Crowdfunding
You can take your Ithaca University Crowdfunding success to new heights on May 5th 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 Ithaca University Crowdfunding, but paves the way towards a stronger relationship with your organization’s board members. So how can you get your board excited for Ithaca University Crowdfunding? We’ve got you covered!
10 Steps to Board Success:
- Have a Ithaca University Crowdfunding Kickoff at your next board meeting
- Include your board in your Ithaca University Crowdfunding goals
- Share regular updates throughout the planning process
- Provide your board members with clear opportunities and steps to help your organization reach its Ithaca University Crowdfunding goals
- Leverage your board members as Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers to help raise more and expand your reach on Ithaca University Crowdfunding
- On Ithaca University Crowdfunding update your board on your progress from beginning to end
- Encourage your board members to support you on Ithaca University Crowdfunding with matching funds, social sharing, and promotion of your participation with their networks
- Invite your board members to attend an in-person event during Ithaca University Crowdfunding
- Ask your board members to help you personally thank and steward your Ithaca University Crowdfunding donors
- Don’t forget “Thank You” to your board members for their help and hard work on Ithaca University Crowdfunding and celebrate a job well done
Resources for Your Organization
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On Demand Training Videos
- Engaging Your Board - Watch Recording | View Slides
- The Power of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising - Watching Recording | View Slides
- Matching Challenges - Watching Recording | View Slides
- Ithaca University Crowdfunding Kickoff Guide
- Ithaca University Crowdfunding Sample Newsletter Template
- Sample Board Responsibilities
Resources for Your Board Members
- Storytelling Template and Downloadable Worksheet
- Ithaca University Crowdfunding Social Media Guide and Sample Posts
- Ithaca University Crowdfunding Suggested Email Templates
- Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Toolkit
- Ithaca University Crowdfunding Downloadable Graphics