Guide to Getting Your Board On Board for The SpringShare
You can take your The SpringShare success to new heights on May 22nd 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 The SpringShare, but paves the way towards a stronger relationship with your organization’s board members. So how can you get your board excited for The SpringShare? We’ve got you covered!
10 Steps to Board Success:
- Have a The SpringShare Kickoff at your next board meeting
- Include your board in your The SpringShare goals
- Share regular updates throughout the planning process
- Provide your board members with clear opportunities and steps to help your organization reach its The SpringShare goals
- Leverage your board members as Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers to help raise more and expand your reach on The SpringShare
- On The SpringShare update your board on your progress from beginning to end
- Encourage your board members to support you on The SpringShare with matching funds, social sharing, and promotion of your participation with their networks
- Invite your board members to attend an in-person event during The SpringShare
- Ask your board members to help you personally thank and steward your The SpringShare donors
- Don’t forget “Thank You” to your board members for their help and hard work on The SpringShare 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
- The SpringShare Kickoff Guide
- The SpringShare Sample Newsletter Template
- Sample Board Responsibilities
Resources for Your Board Members
- Storytelling Template and Downloadable Worksheet
- The SpringShare Social Media Guide and Sample Posts
- The SpringShare Suggested Email Templates
- Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Toolkit
- The SpringShare Downloadable Graphics