Stop Managing a Passive Board. Start Leading a Powerhouse Fundraising Team
A 3-Month, Hands-On Execution Training for Nonprofit Founders Ready to End the Overwhelm, Get Their Board to Step Up, and Build the Fundraising System Their Mission Deserves
If you're a nonprofit founder or leader, you know the feeling
You poured your heart, soul, and maybe even your savings into a mission you believe in. But when you look around the board table, you feel utterly alone.
Does This Sound Familiar?
✔️ You feel like you're the only one responsible for fundraising.
✔️ Your board meetings are pleasant but unproductive, with polite nods but no real action or ownership.
✔️ You dread bringing up money with your board, fearing awkward silence or pushback.
✔️ You've tried delegating tasks, only to see them fall through the cracks, straining relationships in the process.
✔️ You're burning out, carrying the weight of the entire mission on your shoulders and secretly wondering if you have what it takes to succeed.
If you nodded along to any of that, I want you to know two things: You are not alone, and it is not your fault.
The Problem Isn't Your People. It's Your System.
For years, I believed the lie that I just needed to find "better" board members. But after countless mistakes, I learned the truth: A disengaged board is not a people problem; it's a systems problem.
Your board members want to help. They believe in your mission. But they haven't been given a clear roadmap to succeed. They lack the system, the tools, and the confident leadership required to transform their passion into real, measurable results.
That's why I've created this program. This isn't another course that gives you theories and leaves you to figure it out. This is a hands-on, "do-with-you" execution training designed to give you the exact system—and the personal guidance—to build the board you've always dreamed of.
Introducing: The Board Activation & Fundraising Blueprint Execution Training
This 3-month intensive is for the dedicated founder who is done with the frustration and ready for a fundamental change. Together, we will walk step-by-step through the process of reactivating your board, recruiting A-players, and building a powerful fundraising engine.
This Training Is For You If:
✔️ You are a passionate nonprofit founder or Executive Director.
✔️ You have a small board that you know has untapped potential.
✔️ You are tired of being the "Chief Everything Officer" and are ready to become a strategic leader.
✔️ You know what you need to do but are stuck on how to lead your board through the process.
This Training Is NOT For You If:
❌ You are looking for a quick fix or a "magic bullet" without putting in the work.
❌ You are unwilling to have honest, courageous conversations with your board.
❌ You have a large, established development team and a fully engaged board.
Your 3-Month Roadmap from Overwhelm to Ownership
This is the exact blueprint we will execute together. Each module is designed for action and immediate impact.
Module 1: The Diagnostic & Alignment Phase (The Board Audit)
Objective: To move from frustration to facts. We will diagnose your board's health to create a clear path forward for every single member.
Session 1: Pre-Audit Strategy Call: I'll train you on the "Diagnose Before You Prescribe" mindset and we'll customize your Board Audit form.
Session 2: Post-Audit Analysis & Strategy Call: We'll review the results together, categorize your members, and I'll give you the scripts for conducting effective one-on-one "Clarity Calls."
Key Deliverables: A Customized Board Audit Form & a step-by-step guide for leading productive one-on-one board discussions.
Module 2: The Recruitment Engine (Building Your A-Team)
Objective: To design and launch a professional recruitment process that attracts and onboards the high-impact leaders your mission deserves.
Session 3: Recruitment Strategy & Planning: We'll define your Ideal Candidate Profiles and I'll create your written Board Recruitment Plan.
Session 4: Interview & Vetting Masterclass: I'll train your interview team and provide standardized questions for a fair and effective process.
Session 5: Onboarding & Integration Strategy: We'll plan your new member orientation and their first board meeting to ensure they are set up for impact from day one.
Key Deliverables: A Complete Board Recruitment Plan, all outreach content, interview guides, and onboarding checklists.
Module 3: The Blueprint Session (Forging a Unified Plan)
Objective: To empower you to lead a high-energy strategic planning session that creates deep, authentic board ownership.
Session 6: Facilitation Masterclass & Plan Development: I'll train you on how to facilitate the session, including the crucial delegation process. I will then take your raw output and draft a professional Strategic Plan document for you. I'll also show you how to work with board members to build out their own "portfolios" of responsibility.
Key Deliverables: A Facilitator's Guide & Script for your planning session, a professionally drafted Strategic Plan, and recommendations for virtual board training resources.
Module 4: The Fundraising System (From Plan to Pipeline)
Objective: To build your entire resource development engine, secure 100% board financial commitment, and create the tools for execution.
Session 7: Resource Development Planning: I'll guide you on facilitating the fundraising planning session and help you build out a comprehensive Resource Development Plan where every strategy is clearly spelled out.
Session 8: Fundraising Execution & Team Building: I'll train you on the "Art of the Ask," show you how to create powerful fundraising materials using proven frameworks, and help you create a plan to build your fundraising team.
Key Deliverables: A complete Resource Development Plan, 100% Board Giving Pledge & Relationship Mapping Forms, and training and templates for creating your own fundraising materials.
Your 3-Month Roadmap from Overwhelm to Ownership
Stop hoping for change. The path to a powerful, fundraising board requires a proven system and courageous leadership. I will provide the system and guide you every step of the way. All you need to do is be ready to lead.
The investment for this 3-month intensive execution training is $999 per month for three months.
Due to the deep, hands-on nature of this program, spots are strictly limited to ensure every founder gets the dedicated attention required for success.
Your application is your first payment. We review every application to ensure this program is the right fit to help you achieve your goals. If we determine that this isn't the right solution for your current situation, your payment will be fully refunded.
It’s time to stop carrying the weight alone. Let’s build your powerhouse board, together.
This sounds amazing, but I'm already completely overwhelmed. How much time will this program really take out of my schedule?
This is the most common and important question we get, and the answer is why this program exists. The Board Accelerator is not another project to add to your to-do list; it is a system designed to save you time and eliminate wasted effort.
Your primary time commitment is the five 1-on-1 strategic calls with me over three months. The heaviest lift in this process—analyzing your needs, creating a strategic recruitment plan from scratch, and structuring the agendas for your board meetings—is work that I do for you. This is an investment of a few focused hours now to save you months of the frustration, trial-and-error, and painful meetings that come from not having a system. We give you the roadmap so you can spend your time on effective execution, not guesswork.
$2,997 is a significant investment for our organization. How can I justify this, and what kind of return can I realistically expect?
That's a fair and strategic question, and you should be asking it. You can justify this not as an expense, but as a direct investment in your organization's revenue-generating engine.
A passive, non-fundraising board is costing you tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of dollars in missed grant opportunities, untapped donor networks, and lost major gifts every single year. The cost of inaction is far greater than the cost of this program.
The entire purpose of the Accelerator is to install the system that turns your board into a fundraising asset. We expect that the funds raised directly from your board's 100% giving pledge will cover a significant portion of this investment within the first few months. The connections they make after that will generate a return many times over. This program is designed to pay for itself.
My board's situation feels unique. Is this a one-size-fits-all program, or will it be customized to our specific challenges?
While the framework we use is proven across many nonprofits, the application is 100% customized to you. This is the core difference between a DIY course and a high-touch accelerator program.
Our five 1-on-1 calls are private working sessions focused entirely on your organization. The custom Board Recruitment Plan I build for you will be based on your specific mission, your community, and the unique gaps you need to fill. We will tackle your board's specific dysfunctions and build a plan for your unique strategic goals. This is not a cookie-cutter solution; it is a tailored strategic partnership.
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