Guide to Getting Your Board On Board for #HudsonGives
You can take your #HudsonGives success to new heights on May 17th 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 #HudsonGives, but paves the way towards a stronger relationship with your organization’s board members. So how can you get your board excited for #HudsonGives? We’ve got you covered!
10 Steps to Board Success:
- Have a #HudsonGives Kickoff at your next board meeting
- Include your board in your #HudsonGives goals
- Share regular updates throughout the planning process
- Provide your board members with clear opportunities and steps to help your organization reach its #HudsonGives goals
- Leverage your board members as Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers to help raise more and expand your reach on #HudsonGives
- On #HudsonGives update your board on your progress from beginning to end
- Encourage your board members to support you on #HudsonGives with matching funds, social sharing, and promotion of your participation with their networks
- Invite your board members to attend an in-person event during #HudsonGives
- Ask your board members to help you personally thank and steward your #HudsonGives donors
- Don’t forget “Thank You” to your board members for their help and hard work on #HudsonGives 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
- #HudsonGives Kickoff Guide
- #HudsonGives Sample Newsletter Template
- Sample Board Responsibilities
Resources for Your Board Members
- Storytelling Template and Downloadable Worksheet
- #HudsonGives Social Media Guide and Sample Posts
- #HudsonGives Suggested Email Templates
- Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Toolkit
- #HudsonGives Downloadable Graphics