It's great to present your nonprofit board with big numbers from your events. Expect board members to ask you if the $ numbers you're quoting are gross or net. Know the answer, and ideally have comparisons to past events ready to go. #lisastipoftheweek #philanthropy #fundraising
I would suggest that you go a step further and report net net. Net profit and then deduct staff time to run the event. Puts a much better focus on the true bottom line
Perfect advice. And I'd also add, say them directly, without fear, and with notes on how you think they could improve if they are not ideal. Boards want direct, honest information.
Great insight!
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1yOh, and don't blow sunshine up the board members' skirts just because they put in some effort to make it successful. Make sure your fundraiser was indeed a fundraiser, if that was the point of all those staff hours.