Guide to Getting Your Board On Board for Raise the Region

You can take your Raise the Region success to new heights on March 11 - 12 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 Raise the Region, but paves the way towards a stronger relationship with your organization’s board members. So how can you get your board excited for Raise the Region? We’ve got you covered!


10 Steps to Board Success:

  1. Have a Raise the Region Kickoff at your next board meeting
  2. Include your board in your Raise the Region goals
  3. Share regular updates throughout the planning process
  4. Provide your board members with clear opportunities and steps to help your organization reach its Raise the Region goals
  5. Leverage your board members as Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers to help raise more and expand your reach on Raise the Region
  6. On Raise the Region update your board on your progress from beginning to end
  7. Encourage your board members to support you on Raise the Region with matching funds, social sharing, and promotion of your participation with their networks
  8. Invite your board members to attend an in-person event during Raise the Region
  9. Ask your board members to help you personally thank and steward your Raise the Region donors
  10. Don’t forget “Thank You” to your board members for their help and hard work on Raise the Region and celebrate a job well done


Resources for Your Organization


Resources for Your Board Members