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Happiness, Habits, and Fundraising: Strategies to Help You Survive and Thrive

Happiness, Habits, and Fundraising: Strategies to Help You Survive and Thrive

By Amy Eisenstein

Fundraising can be incredibly rewarding work, and it can also take a toll. Many people step into this field because they want to make the world a better place, yet they often find themselves stretched thin, juggling too many priorities, and ...

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Charitable Giving and the New Tax Law: What Capital Campaign Leaders Need to Know

Charitable Giving and the New Tax Law: What Capital Campaign Leaders Need to Know

By Steven Shattuck

When Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on July 4th, 2025, most of the news coverage focused on its wide-reaching tax and spending changes. Less attention has been given to provisions that directly affect charitable ...

Filed Under: Campaign Planning, General Campaign, Major Gifts

A Cautionary Tale: How a Gift Solicitation Goes Wrong

A Cautionary Tale: How a Gift Solicitation Goes Wrong

By Andrea Kihlstedt

Have you ever wondered what the ideal number of people is to solicit a gift? Is a one-on-one meeting best? Or perhaps you should bring two people... maybe your President and campaign chair? Or perhaps three people would be even better -- ...

Filed Under: Major Gifts

Stretch Giving for Capital Campaigns: What It Is and How to Inspire Donors

Stretch Giving for Capital Campaigns: Inspiring Donors to Give Bigger

By Sarah Plimpton

Not long ago, during a training on the board’s role in a capital campaign, a Capital Campaign Pro client we’ll call Polly dropped a thoughtful, two-part question in the chat: What exactly is a stretch gift and how can we help board members ...

Filed Under: General Campaign, Major Gifts

Governance as Your Capital Campaign’s Secret Weapon

Governance as Your Capital Campaign’s Secret Weapon

By Capital Campaign Pro Team

The following is guest post by Lavon Simpson, Director of Marketing at Boardable, a go-to board management software for nonprofits. Capital campaigns let nonprofits dream bigger through the prospect of new facilities, expanded programs, ...

Filed Under: Board Readiness, General Campaign

5 Common Questions About Capital Campaign Feasibility Studies

5 Common Questions About Capital Campaign Feasibility Studies

By Steven Shattuck

If your nonprofit is thinking about launching a capital campaign, chances are you’ve heard of a feasibility study. Maybe you’re wondering if one is worth the time and effort, or how exactly it fits into your campaign plans. These kinds of ...

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Strategic Planning's Role in Major Gift Fundraising: Shared Communication Between the Board and ED

Strategic Planning’s Role in Major Gift Fundraising: Shared Clarity and Vision

By Capital Campaign Pro Team

The following is guest post by Sophia Shaw, Co-founder of PlanPerfect and former President and CEO of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Did you ever hear the one about the donor who walks unannounced into a board meeting? The executive director ...

Filed Under: Board Readiness, Campaign Planning, Major Gifts

Capital Campaign Websites: 5 Things to Consider Before You Start

Capital Campaign Websites: 5 Things to Consider Before You Start

By Capital Campaign Pro Team

The following is guest post by Izzy Greenberg, Chief Engagement Officer at HiRaiser. A dedicated capital campaign website or microsite isn’t just a supporting tool. It’s the project’s (and later, the campaign’s) digital home and public ...

Filed Under: Data & AI, General Campaign, Pre-Campaign

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