Dare 2 Soar 2023 Board Kickoff Guide

1. Introduction of Dare 2 Soar 2023

You can pull all this information from the Dare 2 Soar 2023 FAQ page here before your kickoff!

• What is it?
• When is it?
• Who is hosting it?
• What communities does it serve?
• Why is your organization participating?

2. Overview of Past Achievements

Have you participated in a Giving Day in the past? Take some time to reflect on your past experiences and remind your team of the lessons learned!

• How much have you been able to raise?
• How many donors have you engaged? Have you acquired new donors?
• Did you obtain any matching funds? Sponsors?
• Did you utilize any new tools or platforms?
• What did you learn? How can you improve?

3. Specific Goals for Dare 2 Soar 2023 2023

Before you jump into strategy, think about what you’d like your organization’s internal Dare 2 Soar 2023 goals to be. Starting here will help your team strategize for Dare 2 Soar 2023!

• How much do you hope to raise?
• What projects, programs, or causes are you raising money for?
• How many donors do you hope to reach? How many new? How many recurring?
• How do you plan on communicating with your supporter base?
• How much in sponsorship matching dollars, prizes, and challenge incentives does your organization hope to secure?
• What are your top internal goals? What will be your top external goals?

4. How Your Board Members Can Help on Dare 2 Soar 2023

One of the most important aspects of preparing for Dare 2 Soar 2023 is making it clear to your board members why their support is important and how they can help your organization make a difference. Providing several clear calls to action will make it easier for your board members to actively participate and help you achieve your goals!

• Serve on a Dare 2 Soar 2023 specific committee
• Board Sponsored Matching Dollars or Challenge Incentive
• Leverage their connections in the community to solicit financial or social partnerships around Dare 2 Soar 2023
• Serve as Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers and fundraise on behalf of your organization during Dare 2 Soar 2023
• Enlist social ambassadors to help your organization expand their reach on social media by spreading the word to their networks
• Act as donor stewardship liaisons to help thank your Dare 2 Soar 2023 supporters and begin fostering relationships
• Assist in hosting a special event for your organization and its supporters on Dare 2 Soar 2023

5. Next Steps and Communication Plans for Dare 2 Soar 2023

After you’ve kicked off Dare 2 Soar 2023 with your board members, you’ll likely have lots of great ideas flowing. Don’t lose that momentum! Make sure your organization has a clear communication plan for how you’ll stay in touch with your board members as you prepare and plan for Dare 2 Soar 2023.

• Send a weekly or bi-weekly newsletter focused specifically on your Dare 2 Soar 2023 planning. Share your goals, exciting announcements, and provide clear opportunities and action steps your board members should take to help you succeed.
• Continue to include Dare 2 Soar 2023 in your regular board meetings as you prepare for the event.