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Make engagement practical
Alloy highlights board participation as an important part of a strong grants program. Board members can contribute personally, introduce people in their networks, help identify connections to foundations, and attend funder meetings or site visits.
Build relationships together
Staff can help board members understand a funder’s interests and prepare for meetings. Grant funding takes time to develop; incremental milestones are worth recognizing as the organization builds its relationships and funding history.