Best Practices in Board Fundraising

This interactive workshop, led by Megan Ferry and Eloise Casdorph of Nonprofit Navigators, is designed to help organizations strengthen board engagement in fundraising. Participants will explore the fundamentals of board fundraising, clarify roles and expectations, and learn practical strategies to build confidence in donor outreach, storytelling, and relationship-building. Through discussion and hands-on activities, attendees will gain tools to foster a culture of shared responsibility and more effective collaboration between staff and board.

What will be covered:

• The role of board members in fundraising and why it matters

• Setting clear expectations, goals, and shared responsibility between board and staff

• Different ways board members can engage, based on strengths and comfort levels

• The difference between transactional and relational fundraising

• Practical skill-building, including storytelling, relationship mapping, and practicing the ask

Who should attend:

• Executive Directors seeking to strengthen board engagement in fundraising

• Development Directors looking to build a more supportive, active board culture

• Board Chairs who want to clarify expectations and lead fundraising efforts more confidently