How to Get Your Board "On Board" with Monthly Giving

Missions to Movements

Missions to Movements
How to Get Your Board "On Board" with Monthly Giving
Feb 11, 2026 Episode 223
Dana Snyder

If you’ve ever sat at a board meeting thinking “we can't keep doing fundraising like this!” then it might be time to start championing monthly giving – which is one of the most practical shifts a nonprofit can make.

Board strategist Christal M. Cherry and I are getting specific about what staff should bring to the boardroom, how to pilot change without triggering resistance, and how dashboards and donor milestones help boards actually see the impact of recurring giving. That level of predictability can fundamentally shift how your nonprofit plans, invests, and leads with confidence.

P.S. We are in the final countdown to the
FREE Monthly Giving Summit. Join me on February 25th-26th to master monthly giving.

Resources & Links

Connect with Christal on LinkedIn, tune in to The Board Shake-Up podcast, and learn more about The Board Pro.

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Register now for the FREE Monthly Giving Summit on February 25-26th, the only virtual event where nonprofits unite to master monthly giving, attract committed believers, and fund the future with confidence.

The Mini Monthly Giving Mastermind: A high-touch Mini Mastermind + optional in-person retreat (May 6-8) for nonprofit leaders that have an existing monthly giving program and ready to take it to the next level with 1:1 and peer support. Apply now!

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