Expectations for board giving should reflect the many types of contributions

Abstract

For established nonprofits with seasoned board members, the question of how much those board members should personally contribute to the organization may be old hat. Most such nonprofits have policies in their board handbooks that spell out expectations on this front. And for many, the question comes down to what each board member is capable of, while still reflecting their serious commitment to the group, and encompassing a variety of types of contributions that might extend beyond cash gifts.