Did you know board members can be very successful fundraisers? Given the right opportunity, they can do a lot to help your organization raise money. What can nonprofits do to use their boards to their full potential? The answer is simple: Fire them up! OK, maybe that's a little vague. Onto the bullet points!
* VIP Prospect List -- Have them write down the 10 most important people they know who could catapult the organization.
* Host Small Socials -- Don’t just solicit people for money, have a good time during it while having a party.
* Host Tours -- Invite board members to have friends tour program sites together, while having them call their friends the next day to get their impressions.
* Thank You Calls -- One out of 10 gifts comes from board members making a thank you call after 24 hours of receiving the gift. After the next solicitation, those who gave, gave 39 percent more, and after 14 months gave 42 percent more.
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