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As a capital campaign consultant, I've doled out lots of advice over the years. A few tips recur again and again. These are the tips that always seem fresh and pertinent and important. These tips are more about human nature than they are ...
If you or your leadership team are feeling hesitant to ask for gifts right now, you’re not alone. Economic uncertainty, global instability, and constant negative headlines can make it feel like the worst possible moment to fundraise. But ...
Capital campaigns carry a lot of emotional weight. Boards worry about them. Executive directors lose sleep over them. Development teams feel the pressure of getting every major step right. And that’s all before the campaign even ...
In capital campaigns, activity is everything. Donor visits need scheduling. Board members want updates. Architects need decisions. Volunteers need call lists and talking points. Deadlines lurk around every corner. And in the middle of all ...
If you're in the midst of a capital campaign and you're wondering how to proceed in the face of political instability, economic uncertainty, international conflict, or a local emergency, there are a number of steps that can help you ...
Feasibility studies are a foundational step in the capital campaign process. Before launching a campaign, nonprofit leaders want to understand how their top stakeholders view the organization, how compelling the proposed vision is, and at ...
After talking with hundreds of board members at more organizations than I can count, I’ve noticed a pattern. The same concerns, objections, and assumptions surface again and again when the topic of a capital campaign comes up. Most of these ...
On a recent peer support call for Capital Campaign Pro clients, a development director at an independent school -- let’s call her Margie -- posed a question that immediately resonated with the group. She described an alumni family that ...
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