Boost board familiarity with capital campaigns to increase support, buy‐in

For many nonprofit board members, the fundraising‐related aspects of their positions are the least fun. But even those least willing and able to help out in this area typically have a solid understanding of why it's needed and what it entails. After all, most nonprofits rely at least somewhat—if not exclusively—on donations to keep their operations running, and most boards are involved to some degree, whether its attending galas and schmoozing with donors, or doing thank you calls afterwards.