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About this episode

Join me as I chat with Andy Robinson to unlock the secrets to balancing personal talents and organizational requirements for a high-performance board on the latest episode of The Intentional Fundraiser.

My special guest is Andy Robinson

Get to know Andy Robinson, an accomplished trainer, consultant, and author whose mission is to guide nonprofit organizations in the areas of board development and effective fundraising. Through his dedication to the nonprofit sector, he has led over 150 online meetings, webinars, and workshops since March 2020, adapting to the new normal in a post-pandemic world.

As a testament to his expertise, Andy has published six books that provide invaluable insights to nonprofit boards, such as Train Your Board (and Everyone Else) to Raise Money, and his latest work, What Every Board Member Needs to Know, Do, and Avoid. Based in Plainfield, Vermont, Andy continues to make a difference in the nonprofit community through his innovative approach to board development and fundraising.

In this episode:

• Gain insights into enhancing your nonprofit's capabilities and fundraising prowess for greater impact.
• Realize the power of engaging board members in fundraising initiatives to assure a nonprofit's success.
• Find out the importance of equipping board members with proper training and fostering active participation.
• Recognize the benefits of harmonizing individual strengths and nonprofits' demands for a high-performance board.
• Dive into the essentials of collaborative decision-making and well-trained facilitators in achieving fundraising goals.

You don't wanna miss this juicy conversation! Take a listen.

Our guest

Andy Robinson, Consultant, Trainer, Author, Andy Robinson Consulting LLC 

"Board members need to understand the organization's business model and ensure its financial soundness."

– Andy Robinson, Consultant, Trainer, Author, Andy Robinson Consulting LLC 

Resources mentioned in this episode  

Train Your Board (and Everyone Else) to Raise Money by Andy Robinson & Andrea Kihlstedt

What Every Board Member Needs to Know, Do, and Avoid by Andy Robinson

Facilitator's Guide to Participatory Decision-Making by Sam Kaner

Alliance for Nonprofit Management

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