Better boards
So many people working in charities complain about their board. This should not be happening! In this special showcase dedicated to good governance, Simone Joyaux ACFRE will be adding a new article each month that will show you how to make your board the best ever.
CDE project 15 appendix 4
by The Commission on the Donor Experience
Literature Review by Angela Routley
Read moreCDE project 15 appendix 3
by The Commission on the Donor Experience
A series of conversations with trustees, CEOs, fundraisers and others close to the sector about governance.
Read moreCDE project 15 appendix 1 & 2
by The Commission on the Donor Experience
CDE project 15 appendix 1 and 2: the role of trustee boards and senior managers
Read moreCDE project 15 summary: the role of trustee boards and senior managers
by The Commission on the Donor Experience
Fundraising’s evolving future will inevitably have profound implications for volunteer boards and senior management teams. This project will help them to understand the changes in their roles and to prepare for, contribute to and respond to fundraising’s new agenda.
Read moreCDE project 17 summary: leadership
by The Commission on the Donor Experience
Building on previous learning this project will define what makes great fundraising leaders and what leadership they need from their senior management colleagues and their board if they are to deliver the competent, motivating leadership that will sustain and direct the new style of fundraising that is evolving in Britain.
Read moreAre you asking for gifts personally, face-to-face?
by Simone Joyaux
Simone Joyaux has a wealth of experience in how to talk to donors and asks a very pertinent question: are you asking for gifts personally, face-to-face?
Read moreEnabling volunteers to do the right stuff
by Simone Joyaux
Simone Joyaux is determined to help nonprofits get their governance right. In her latest article for SOFII she writes about the importance of enabling your volunteers.
Hey Mr Fundraiser: stop asking your board members to trespass
by Simone Joyaux
Always outspoken, Simone Joyaux doesn’t let us down this week when she tells a reluctant board member: ‘If you’re not willing to do the work, get off our board. Go away’. But she also gives sound advice on how to get the very best from our boards.
Read moreCreate a menu of choices for board members
by Simone Joyaux
More tips from Simone Joyaux on not only how to get your board involved in your fundraising, but to get them to love it.
Read moreInvolving your board and board members in fund development, part three
by Simone Joyaux
Your board members reluctance to take part in your fundraising could be down to plain fear. In Simone Uncensored this week you'll find some useful tips on how to show them that it is a great, fulfilling thing to do – nothing to be scared of at all.
Read moreBoard chairs
by Simone Joyaux
How to make sure that the chair of your board is neither good, bad,or indifferent, but absolutely great!
Read moreEnabling your board members and other fundraising volunteers
by Simone Joyaux
Do you think you already do all you possibly can to help your board members and other volunteers reach their full potential? Or do you think you could maybe do more? Here’s some great advice from Simone Joyaux on how to be an outstanding ‘enabler’.
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