Guide to Getting Your Board On Board for Ithaca Gives

You can take your Ithaca Gives success to new heights on May 5th 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 Ithaca Gives , but paves the way towards a stronger relationship with your organization’s board members. So how can you get your board excited for Ithaca Gives ? We’ve got you covered!


10 Steps to Board Success:

  1. Have a Ithaca Gives Kickoff at your next board meeting
  2. Include your board in your Ithaca Gives 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 Ithaca Gives goals
  5. Leverage your board members as Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers to help raise more and expand your reach on Ithaca Gives
  6. On Ithaca Gives update your board on your progress from beginning to end
  7. Encourage your board members to support you on Ithaca Gives 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 Ithaca Gives
  9. Ask your board members to help you personally thank and steward your Ithaca Gives donors
  10. Don’t forget “Thank You” to your board members for their help and hard work on Ithaca Gives and celebrate a job well done


Resources for Your Organization


Resources for Your Board Members