CFRE Volunteer and Board Fundraising Management

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Board members' most critical fundraising roles are making their own meaningful gift (100% board participation) and leveraging their networks to cultivate and introduce major prospects.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

100% board giving means all board members contribute personally, which signals organizational credibility and is often required by foundations and major donors as a prerequisite for their own gifts.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Board members are most effective when they can authentically share their personal connection to the mission, making conversations natural and compelling rather than scripted.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

A give/get policy clarifies financial expectations for board membership, specifying a personal contribution minimum and/or a fundraising goal that each member should help meet.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

A volunteer fundraising committee extends the reach of the development office by engaging community leaders in peer solicitation, event hosting, and prospect introductions.

CFRE - Certified Fund Raising Executive Practice Test

CFRE - Certified Fund Raising Executive Practice Test

CFRE Volunteer and Board Fundraising Management