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Andrea Kihlstedt

What's Your Organization's Capital Campaign Moonshot?

What’s Your Organization’s Capital Campaign Moonshot?

By Andrea Kihlstedt

If one of your largest donors asked you what would transform your organization -- what would "take it to the moon" in terms of helping more people and having more impact -- would you have an answer? Though capital campaigns are usually more ...

Filed Under: General Campaign, Pre-Campaign

Capital Campaigns 101: Ultimate Guide for Beginners

Capital Campaigns 101: Ultimate Guide for Beginners [2026]

By Andrea Kihlstedt

Is a capital campaign in your organization's future? Perhaps you've heard one discussed by your board or have seen other nonprofits launch and complete impressive campaigns in your community. Whether you're already excited to start planning ...

Filed Under: General Campaign, Most Popular

Guided Feasibility Studies Lead to Deeper Donor Conversations

Guided Feasibility Studies Lead to Deeper Donor Conversations

By Andrea Kihlstedt

Do you wonder whether you could have real, genuine conversations with your largest potential donors that weren’t laced with anxiety? Conversations when you can really discuss your organization -- with all its wonders and challenges -- are ...

Filed Under: Donor Cultivation, Feasibility Study

No Time to Raise Major Gifts? 7 Steps to Find the Time

No Time to Raise Major Gifts? 7 Steps to Find the Time

By Andrea Kihlstedt

I recently spoke with Nancy, the development director of a small social service organization. Over a few minutes, she outlined for me the things she was called on to do in her job. Nancy has a problem that you probably have too. In fact, ...

Filed Under: General Campaign, Major Gifts

A Capital Campaign Every 10 Years, Whether You Need One or Not

A Capital Campaign Every 10 Years, Whether You Need One or Not

By Andrea Kihlstedt

I believe that every organization should conduct a capital campaign every ten years. Why? Because a capital campaign moves your organization ahead in a great many ways -- only one of which is fundraising. And if your organization isn’t ...

Filed Under: Campaign Planning, General Campaign

Ultimate Guide to Endowments and Capital Campaigns

Making Sense of Endowment and Your Capital Campaign

By Andrea Kihlstedt

It’s hard to raise money for endowment through a capital campaign. So when an organization comes to us and says: “We want to raise $10,000,000 in endowment through a capital campaign.” When we hear that, we know that chances are good… ...

Filed Under: General Campaign, Major Gifts

How to Prevent Donor Fatigue in Your Capital Campaign

How to Prevent Donor Fatigue in Your Capital Campaign

By Andrea Kihlstedt

Donor fatigue is an understandable concern. How can your campaign succeed if your donors are tired of being asked to give? The good news is people often don't behave in the way you might think -- especially when it comes to capital ...

Filed Under: General Campaign, Major Gifts

How to Engage Less Wealthy Board Members in Your Capital Campaign

How to Engage Less Wealthy Board Members in Your Capital Campaign

By Andrea Kihlstedt

As you get ready for a capital campaign, you'd better be sure that your board members know what's coming down the pike. You can't assume that just because someone is a board member and has participated in all of the conversations about ...

Filed Under: Board Readiness, Campaign Planning

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