# 121. Why Most Nonprofit Boards Resist Fundraising (and How to Get Yours Involved)

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Podcast: [The Fundraising Masterminds Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fundraising-masterminds-podcast-6031032)
Published: 2026-04-29T18:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Download the free PDF here: → https://fundraisingmasterminds.net/board9-pdf In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about why most nonprofit boards resist fundraising, and how to get yours involved. Tune in as we uncover the mindset shift from passive faith to active engagement. From sitting on the sidelines to stepping in to ask, we're talking about what it actually takes to move your board from resistance to ownership. Uncover the myth of the Müller Mentality. See why “just trusting God” can become an excuse. Discover the secret of the Romans Principle. And hear the story behind a "random" $10,000 gift — that showed up right after the need was finally spoken. So whether you're leading a hesitant board or trying to spark real engagement, this episode will show you how prayer and action work together—and why stepping forward is the turning point for breakthrough. Subscribe to our channel for more nonprofit mindset training. ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 visi…

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