The webinar, hosted by Greater Giving and led by nonprofit event planning expert AJ Steinberg, focused on engaging board members and securing sponsorships for nonprofit events. AJ Steinberg shared her extensive experience in nonprofit fundraising, emphasizing the importance of understanding different board types and the business nature of sponsorships. She addressed common board member hesitations and provided practical tools and strategies, such as email templates and sponsorship decks, to facilitate their involvement. AJ highlighted the need for clear communication, structured onboarding, and celebrating small wins to keep board members motivated.

*Full participation in this webinar is applicable for 1 point in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Your board wants to help. And with the right structure and support, your board can be your best sponsorship and event asset ever.

– A.J. Steinberg, Principal of QueenBee Fundraising