PURPOSEFUL BOARDS, POWERFUL FUNDRAISING 

 Dave Sternberg has been a nonprofit professional since obtaining a bachelor’s degree from the Ohio State University. Today, he is both a member of the faculty at the Lilly School of Philanthropy’s Fund Raising School and a BoardSource senior governance consultant. For the Fund Raising School, Dave teaches Development Annual Sustainability, Principles AND Technique of Fundraising, and Developing Major Gifts, as well as numerous customized training programs nationally and internationally. 

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It's never been more important for boards and staff to work together effectively to solicit financial support for your organization. Perfect for board-staff teams, this practical workshop addresses the complementary roles board members play in their organization's governance and resource development.

The workshop begins with a close look at board recruitment, structure, operations, and culture, knowing that weak boards don't raise funds effectively. The second part of the workshop focuses on how to involve board members in effective fundraising. This includes a look at recent media sensations, such as charitable donations via cell phones and social networks.

Topics covered in this day-long session will include:

• The stages of board evolution that impact board performance and why some nonprofits confuse volunteering with governance
•  Legal obligations of nonprofit boards and best practices surrounding board roles and responsibilities
•  How the lack of effective board structure can kill fundraising
•  How great boards profile before recruiting 12 months a year  and the critical importance of an Expectation Statement
• Why term limits are essential for a fundraising board
• How successful fundraising is not about asking for money
• Periodic fundraising exercises you can do with your board
• How to get your board to articulate your organization's value to the community
• How every single willing board member can be a great fundraiser

While individual board members and staff will benefit from this session, having staff and board members from the same organization attend as a team will enhance the experience.  To maximize the benefit of this session, staff members should be accompanied by at least two or three board members but having four or five or more will make a world of difference.

Fees (Lunch is included)

Early Bird Member Registration: $45. Until September 30, after is$60. Click here to check if you are a member 

Early Bird Non-member Registration: $55 Until September 30, after is $70

Note: Out of county United Way Partner Agencies receive a discount. Have your United Way contact us for a code. 815-344-4483

For more information contact Volunteer Center McHenry County at 815-344-4483 or vcmcworkshops@volunteercentermchenrycounty.org 

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