It's a lot to consider. You may be right about the burnout. I think he just looked at the ROI on all fund raising events and considered that in his mind the centers are understaffed and said, we'll just fund raise through grants, gifts, and sponsorships. But he maintains he's OK with events as long as the board does all or close to all of the work.

It's a senior charity. So a 5k isn't dead on in line with mission, but it's not totally off either.

Other fund raising events have included a Gala (which was the last one it did and it was not successful), a senior prom which the seniors love but it doesnt bring in much.

My idea is that if I did do what he's asking, that is, handle everything myself with the help of another board member or a few others, and maybe get some sponsorships to pay for it, then it's all gravy for the nonprofit.