I would like to suggest you contact the National Society of Fund Raising
Executives at their website: http:// www.nsfre.org  They have wonderful
resources for Board training, job descriptions, etc.

Estie Karpman
Development Director
Illinois State Museum

At 06:27 AM 9/11/98 -0700, you wrote:
>Our museum is relatively new and we are a nonprofit 501C3 and I assume many
>of you are also nonprofits. Our fundraising thus far has been for exhibits
>and our day to day operations buget has been a major problem. As the new
>director I would like to help develop the board in their fundraising role
>and was wondering if anyone had a good article or material that I could use
>at the next board meeting(and future meetings). I do have "Collective
>Visions" but I am searching for additonal information. Has anyone
>discovered a real effective way to handle the operations budget crisis? Any
>information or ideas will be greatly appreciated. P.S. This group is a
>great resource for us new directors...your willingness to share information
>is great!!!
>
>Thanks, Nancy
>Children's Museum in Snohomish County
>email: [log in to unmask]
>fax: 360-668-8960
>phone:  425-258-1006
>