The document discusses the changing fundraising environment and the important role of nonprofit boards in advocacy and fundraising. It notes that government and corporate funding is decreasing while competition is increasing. The document outlines how board members can support fundraising through personal donations, identifying new donors, opening doors to major prospects, peer-to-peer solicitation, and recruiting board members who can significantly contribute financially. Effective boards require 100% participation in giving from members and fundraising must engage all board members.

1. Preparing Board Members to Play their Critical Role in Advocacy and Fundraising Michael J. Montgomery Montgomery Consulting, Inc. & Center for Non Profit Management of Lawrence Technological University [email_address] www.montgomeryconsultinginc.com

12. Participation of Board members (100% only acceptable number) and total Board giving are BOTH critical Below is the lower half of the Kresge Foundation’s long time form asking about the fundraising results and plans of their applicants. Participation Amount