Use recruitment, onboarding process to set expectations for board giving

Early in the new year, many nonprofits are in the process of onboarding new directors and, hopefully, setting them up for success as they get the lay of the land, take deep dives into the organization's programming and operations. One topic that should be addressed during this stage—right from the get‐go—is fundraising and, more specifically, what sort of personal gift they should commit to.