Fundraising for Impact: How Your Board Can Drive Results

Nonprofit boards often play a critical role in an organization’s fundraising success, yet many board members feel unprepared or hesitant to engage in fundraising efforts. This interactive seminar will equip board members and nonprofit leaders with the strategies, tools, and confidence needed to cultivate a fundraising culture within their organizations. Participants will explore practical approaches to donor engagement, learn how to leverage board strengths in fundraising, and develop actionable strategies to enhance board-driven fundraising efforts.

Through real-world case studies and peer discussions, this session will provide insights and strategies to help strengthen your board’s role in fundraising, enhancing long-term sustainability and impact for your mission.

Key Takeaways:

1. Understand the board’s role in nonprofit fundraising and financial stewardship
2. Learn practical strategies to engage board members in donor cultivation and solicitation
3. Develop a clear action plan to create a strong fundraising culture within your board
4. Gain access to tools and resources to support ongoing board fundraising success

Who Should Attend:

This session is ideal for nonprofit professionals looking to strengthen board relationships, improve collaboration, and enhance leadership effectiveness. While open to anyone involved in governance, decision-making, or board relations, it will be particularly valuable for:

• Executive Directors & CEOs who work closely with the board to ensure effective governance and strategic alignment.
• Board Chairs & Board Members seeking to clarify their role in oversight, decision-making, and partnership with leadership.
• Senior Leadership & Management Teams who engage with the board and want to deepen their understanding of governance dynamics.
• Nonprofit Founders & Emerging Leaders preparing for leadership roles and looking to develop strong board relationships early in their careers.

Registration Fee:

• Early Bird : $99 (ends on 04/02)
• General Admission: $125
• Read CNM's Refund Policy

Scholarships:

If you are a CNM Member or Scholarship Recipient, please send an email to pnavarro@cnmsocal.org to receive your discount code.

Virtual Seminar

Optimized for the virtual environment, this one day seminar will consist of presentations, group discussions, breakout group sessions, polls and short breaks. This is an opportunity to do a deep dive on a new topic and leave with tools that you can put in to practice immediately.

Instructor

Launa K. Wilson, MSW – Chief Executive Officer, Launa Wilson Consulting LLC

Launa is a seasoned nonprofit professional with two decades of experience building thriving major gift programs and strengthening nonprofit operations. She provides strategic guidance to nonprofits focused on strengthening governance, fund development, and organizational sustainability. Prior to establishing her consultancy, Launa held a variety of positions in the nonprofit sector, including program manager, fundraising professional, and executive director. She has built programs from the ground up, raised millions in charitable dollars, and led systemic changes resulting in stronger, more efficient, and more diverse nonprofits.