Board members in name only. All board members must be involved in the fundraising process, whether it's asking for gifts, opening doors or identifying potential donors. Board members who don't give. All board members should be asked to make a monetary contribution in accordance with their ability to give. Failure to do your homework.
Many charitable organizations fail to adequately research their potential donors.
Not giving top priority to individual donors. Reluctance to ask for gifts. If you're not asking for gifts, you're probably receiving far less than your potential. Forgetting to thank donors. All donations, no matter what the size, must be recognized.