WBC Directors can raise money (the OMB says so) So how are you using your time? Providing Direct Services Grant Administration Program Development & Evaluation Organizational Development Fundraising

The most important 15 words in my job description To insure that WEV possesses sufficient human and financial resources to carry out its mission.

Start with low-hanging fruit.

Finding and Keeping Donors* *Invest in a donor database so you don’t lose them.

More personal asks = Bigger gifts.

Events: Short, powerful, mission-driven Welcome: Board Chair WEV Video Breakfast Volunteers of the Year Trailblazer Award WEV Business of the Year Visionary Leader Speech - CEO Ask Close: Board Chair Components: Corporate Sponsors, Board Table Captains, Individual Challenge Multi-year pledges Tightly scripted

Part 3: Fundraising Commitment & Goals: Board Members It is imperative that each board member give an annual cash gift that is significant for them in addition to facilitating gifts from others to assist WEV in meeting its fiscal goals. The combined goal for personal contributions and gift solicitation is $7,000 or greater. 1. Personal Contribution: I will personally give $_______ to support WEV’s work in 2015. I will pay my pledge: __ _ monthly ____quarterly ____ annually.  Please bill my credit card # ___________________ (Code ____) Exp._________  I will mail a check or contribute in some other way (ie. Stock). 2. Gift Solicitation: In addition to my personal gift, I will raise $___________. 3. Donor Cultivation: I will introduce WEV and cultivate the following potential funders (individuals, corporations, foundations) (minimum 3-6) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. I will commit to hosting at least (1) cultivation/awareness event. The target month for my event is ______________.