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Board Responsibilities: Creating a Board of Fundraising Enthusiasts

“The most important work of any board is to create and re-create the reason for the
organization’s existence [and ensure sufficient resources to realize that vision].
The only…reason for an organization to exist is the production of worthwhile results
that…meet human needs.”
– John Carver Boards That Make a Difference

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Sixty and Over: Elders and Philanthropic Investments

Willy Sutton was a depression-era bank robber. He was wanted for robberies in New York, New Orleans, and Miami. After his capture on March 9, 1950, a reporter asked him why he robbed banks. “Because that’s where the money is,” he replied. Aside from his lack of moral justification, his reasoning was sound. Go were the money is.

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Fundraising Return on Investment

How much should organizations expect to spend for each dollar raised through fundraising activities? Many organizations should anticipate a period of at least three years—and perhaps as many as five—to realize their optimal return on investment. According to a recent study (see below), the average yield is $1 dollar for every 24 cents spent. However, there is wide fluctuation depending on several variables, such as:

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Featured: Giving USA 
2021 Infographic
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