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For decades, conventional fundraising wisdom has told nonprofits that every capital campaign needs a prominent, well-connected campaign chair. But the latest research tells a different story. According to our 2026 Capital Campaign Benchmark ...
Many nonprofit leaders and board members believe a common myth: Once they announce their campaign with a press release and a few social media posts, the donations will start pouring in. Unfortunately, the opposite usually happens. A handful ...
Most capital campaigns rely on very big gifts for their success. According to our annual benchmark study, the top 20 gifts typically account for 72% of the total campaign goal. So, to have a successful capital campaign, you’ve got to be ...
Since Amy Eisenstein and I published A Board Member's Guide to Capital Campaign Fundraising: How to Raise Game-Changing Money for Your Nonprofit, we've been thrilled (and honestly humbled) by the response. Dozens of nonprofit organizations ...
Last year, we summarized Giving USA 2025 (which reported on 2024 philanthropy trends) and what the findings meant for nonprofits planning or running capital campaigns. The newest report, Giving USA 2026, offers another encouraging headline, ...
Capital Campaign Pro co-founder and CEO Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE, recently led a workshop for nonprofit board members and leaders hosted by the Scranton Area Community Foundation and the Center for Community Leadership and Nonprofit ...
Every capital campaign starts with a goal. What project or initiative at your nonprofit needs major funding? For many organizations, starting an endowment seems like a great answer on the surface. With a large pool of investment funds ...
All capital campaigns have ebbs and flows. Some phases are naturally busy, others are slower — so it's easy to assume summer is a time when nothing happens. After all, donors are likely traveling. You, your staff, and board members ...
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