CFRE Volunteer and Board Fundraising Management

Question 1

Which of the following is the MOST important role of a board member in fundraising?

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Making a personal gift and opening doors by introducing the organization to their networks

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Managing the day-to-day operations of the development office

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Writing grant proposals on behalf of the organization

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Approving all donor acknowledgment letters

Question 2

What is '100% board giving' and why is it important?

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Every board member makes a personal financial contribution, regardless of size, demonstrating commitment to the organization

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Every board member must give the same dollar amount

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Board members collectively raise 100% of the annual budget

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100% of board meetings must include a fundraising agenda item

Question 3

When training board members for fundraising, the MOST effective approach is:

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Teaching board members to share personal stories about why the mission matters to them

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Providing a written script for every donor conversation

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Requiring board members to make cold calls to prospect lists

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Limiting board fundraising involvement to signing letters

Question 4

A 'board fundraising matrix' or 'give/get policy' typically outlines:

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Each board member's personal giving expectation and/or the amount they are expected to help raise

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The board's investment portfolio allocation

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The organization's grant deadline calendar

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How often board members must attend donor events

Question 5

Which of the following describes the role of a 'volunteer fundraising committee'?

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To assist with peer-to-peer solicitations, cultivation events, and opening doors to new donor prospects

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To replace paid development staff

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To handle day-to-day administrative functions

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To approve the organization's annual budget

Question 6

What is the primary challenge in managing volunteer fundraisers?

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Volunteers are unaccountable for results and require motivation, clear expectations, and structured support without the authority structure of employment

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Volunteers cost too much to train

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Volunteers must be paid a commission for every gift they secure

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Volunteers must be licensed by the state to solicit funds