Capital Campaign Pro
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One of the most common questions we get about capital campaigns is whether they will (or won’t) cannibalize the annual fund. And, if your organization relies on the annual fundraising to support your operating budget, that’s a question you ...
Betty, the Executive Director of a small nonprofit, works hard every day to keep her nonprofit running. She’s capable and committed. She cares deeply. She’s built an excellent team of people to keep the programs going. Hiring Help for Your ...
It feels like a slap in the face. Even seeing the word NO gives me a queasy feeling in the pit of my stomach. It feels lousy to be rejected by anyone. And it’s particularly painful when you ask a well-cultivated donor for a large gift you ...
Capital campaigns are the most cost-effective form of fundraising. For many campaigns, the cost of the campaign itself is approximately 10% of the money raised. When compared with more expensive types of fundraising, such as direct mail and ...
We often go to great pains to make the concepts of capital campaign simple. It’s an illusion, of course! Campaigns often extend for three years or more and are peppered with complexity. Every day, you will likely encounter situations that ...
There’s nothing quite like a capital campaign to push you to (and beyond) the edge of your organizational abilities. So if you’re getting ready for a campaign, this is a great time to ramp up your effectiveness. I surveyed our community to ...
I felt my blood pressure rise... When a Donor Says Something Offensive One of my wealthiest donors had just complained to me about the people we serve. Don had stopped by to drop off a check. As he walked into my office, he was shaking his ...
I’m sure you’ve been on those Zoom meetings when it looked like the person was talking to you, but you knew they were reading from a script. Even if the person reads the script well, it just feels different and a bit robotic. I suppose ...
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