Topic Papers and Articles

One of the causes for discord in many nonprofits is the confusion over fundraising roles: Who is actually responsible for bringing in grants and donations? Who determines the overall fundraising strategy and policies? What tasks belong to the staff and what duties are carried out by the board? Without a true understanding of fundraising as part of the organization’s overall financial plan and without an appropriate division of labor, it is difficult to secure a strong fiscal base for the organization. The board and the chief executive need to be on the same page on this issue.