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Build a Board That Fuels Funding Success

A nonprofit’s Board of Directors is at the heart of its mission, and key to advancing any grant or fundraising strategy. Whether your board is launching its first grant program or looking to level up its fundraising impact, targeted training can make all the difference. Pacific Willow Consulting offers focused, practical 2-hour training sessions designed to equip your board with the skills and confidence needed to support your organization’s growth.

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What’s Covered in Our Board Training Sessions?

Each session is tailored to your nonprofit’s unique needs and goals, but commonly includes:

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1. Grant Readiness for Boards

  • The board’s role in grant seeking and management

  • Understanding funder expectations and compliance

  • Building a culture of accountability for grant deliverables

2. Strengthening Grant Program Participation

  • How board leadership supports a successful grant program

  • Interpreting grant guidelines, budgets, and timelines

  • Common pitfalls in grants—and how strong boards help avoid them

3. Fundraising Foundations for Boards

  • Essentials of nonprofit fundraising and the board’s legal duties (the “3 G’s”: Give, Get, or Get Off)

  • Telling your organization’s impact story: how every board member can be an ambassador

  • How to support staff and volunteers in cultivating donors and funders

4. Practical Application & Action Steps

  • Interactive exercises and real-world scenarios

  • Actionable takeaways for immediate implementation in your board meetings and fundraising plans

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What to Expect

  • Duration: 2-hour, interactive session 

  • Who Should Attend: Boards of Directors, committee members, or fundraising teams (all experience levels welcome)

  • Format: Presentation, group discussion, custom scenarios, and Q&A

  • Materials: Leave with a toolkit of grant/fundraising resources and board action checklists tailored for your organization

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Why Choose Pacific Willow Consulting for Board Training?

  • Practical, no-jargon guidance rooted in real nonprofit experience

  • Focus on building board confidence, not just compliance

  • Sessions are adapted to your mission, stage, and strategic goals

  • Collaborative, supportive approach

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