Capital Campaign Pro
Everything You Need for a Successful Campaign
Often our Capital Campaign Pro members ask questions on the weekly peer support calls that open the way to new insights or ways of thinking. And a couple of weeks ago, that’s what happened. One of our members asked this question: “I’m ...
Many people have misconceptions and believe certain myths about capital campaigns. If your organization is heading into a capital campaign, you can have some fun with your board by giving them a pop quiz and then discussing the right and ...
Here's the truth... I’m super frustrated by my propensity to leave things unfinished. I even asked our readers how to be more organized and effective and ended up with 43 tips and lifehacks. But when compiling that list, I left out the one ...
One of the first things you need for your campaign is a case for support. Your case provides the foundation for crafting a complete campaign plan. If you’re like most people, you probably think your case is essentially a glossy brochure. ...
Don't assume that your Executive Director knows much about capital campaigns. Very few do. Perhaps your CEO has been involved in a campaign before, but chances are she hasn't taken an organization from the beginning to the end of a ...
Over the years, I’ve learned a ton from the amazing Nick Fellers, the CEO of For Impact. I’ve adapted some of his ideas for capital campaign fundraising. I’m happy to introduce you to another gem from Nick – “Action Forcing Events.” Action ...
Capital campaigns are the most effective form of fundraising. Organizations often raise ten times what they raise every year -- without cannibalizing that important annual fundraising lifeline. I’ve written books and posts and literally ...
Don't ask donors for major campaign gifts until you've drawn them close to your organization. People don't give because they have money — they give because they're committed to your mission and they believe in what you're trying to ...
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