Education and involvement are the best ways to prepare a board. We suggest that you include them in a meaningful way during your strategic planning process so they have buy-in to the plan. Keep them updated on any campaign plans. Educate them and get their early input about the campaign priorities and the timeline of the campaign. Because the board will likely be required to approve the launch of your campaign, it’s critical that they become your partners in the process. Read this resource to learn more about preparing a board for a campaign, including: •  common board member fears and hesitations, and how to overcome them. •  proper role of board members before, during, and after a campaign. •  what donors expect from a board before they will make a stretch campaign investment.