Guide to Building Board Support

You can take your WCCF Gives success to new heights on September 18 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 WCCF Gives, but paves the way towards a stronger relationship with your organization’s board members. So how can you get your board excited for WCCF Gives? We’ve got you covered!

Ten Steps to Board Success:

Have a WCCF Gives Kickoff at your next board meeting
Include your board in your WCCF Gives goals
Share regular updates throughout the planning process
Provide your board members with clear opportunities and steps to help your organization reach its WCCF Gives goals
On WCCF Gives update your board on your progress from beginning to end
Encourage your board members to support you on WCCF Gives with matching funds, social sharing, and promotion of your participation with their networks
Invite your board members to attend an in-person event during WCCF Gives
Ask your board members to help you personally thank and steward your WCCF Gives donors
Don’t forget “Thank You” to your board members for their help and hard work on WCCF Gives and celebrate a job well done