In this 1.5-hour interactive workshop, we’ll go beyond surface frustrations and dive into the facts, patterns, and practical solutions that transform board disengagement into meaningful support. Together, we’ll validate the complaints you know all too well, uncover the data that explains why boards resist fundraising, and map out strategies that lighten your load and strengthen donor relationships.

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By attending, you will:

• Feel validated and supported — you’re not alone in these struggles, and the data proves it.

• Understand the “why” behind board resistance — myths and systemic gaps that keep them from fundraising.

• Reframe complaints into solutions — using a structured Complaint-to-Solution Map that turns frustrations into practical steps.

• Learn research-backed approaches — including donor retention stats and board accountability trends that make the case for change..

• Leave with a clear one-step action plan you can try with your board this month.

 

Who Should Attend:

• Executive Directors who feel overwhelmed by fundraising demands.

• Development Directors or staff looking for ways to get their boards engaged.

• Nonprofit leaders who want both relief and results without adding more to their plates

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Bottom line: This course gives you both the validation you’ve been craving and the practical strategies you need. You’ll leave not just with ideas, but with a clear, actionable path to move your board from burden to partnership.