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7 Questions Every Board Member Needs Answered Before Your Campaign

7 Questions Every Board Member Needs Answered Before Your Campaign

by Amy Eisenstein

The idea of a capital campaign can be exciting and terrifying all at the same time. Most board members don’t have experience with capital campaigns and are, therefore, afraid of such an enormous fundraising goal. Board members might be ...

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Train Your Board About Capital Campaigns Using this Quiz

Train Your Board About Capital Campaigns Using this Quiz

by Andrea Kihlstedt

Many people have misconceptions and believe certain myths about capital campaigns. If your organization is heading into a capital campaign, you can have some fun with your board by giving them a pop quiz and then discussing the right and ...

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5 Things You Should Do to Prepare Your Board for a Capital Campaign

5 Things You Should Do to Prepare Your Board for a Capital Campaign

by Amy Eisenstein

It’s a big deal for any organization to contemplate a capital campaign. And it’s critical that each board member gets on board before you proceed. Therefore, you should be doing everything possible early in the planning process to help your ...

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Capital Campaign Myths Board Members Like to Tell Themselves

Capital Campaign Myths Board Members Like to Tell Themselves

by Andrea Kihlstedt

If your organization is heading into a capital campaign, you may have some concerns about your board members -- and rightfully so. Ask yourself: Are your board members often stubbornly wrong-headed? Do they have beliefs about capital ...

Filed Under: Board Readiness, Campaign Planning

Train Board and Staff for a Capital Campaign (But Don’t Call it Training!)

Train Board and Staff for a Capital Campaign (But Don’t Call it Training!)

by Amy Eisenstein

One of the key aspects of a successful capital campaign is how you train your board and staff members. Most people haven’t experienced a capital campaign. If they have, they’ve been part of one aspect or another, but relatively few people ...

Filed Under: Board Readiness, Campaign Planning

The Hidden Power of Capital Campaigns: The Trojan Horse Effect

The Hidden Power of Capital Campaigns: The Trojan Horse Effect

by Andrea Kihlstedt

Capital campaigns accomplish much more than money. The very idea that you could raise lots of money inspires you to think from abundance and to imagine how your organization might have more impact. And, as our friend Nick Fellers reminds ...

Filed Under: Board Readiness, General Campaign

Capital Campaign Resources, Tips, Tools and FAQ for Board Members

Capital Campaign Resources, Tips, Tools and FAQ for Board Members

by Amy Eisenstein

If you’re headed into a capital campaign, it’s likely your board members are anxious. For starters, they’ll want to know how much they’ll need to give. And whether they’ll need to help raise the funds. Knowledge is power. It will go a long ...

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Is a Successful Capital Campaign in Your Future? 4 Free Assessments

Is a Successful Capital Campaign in Your Future? 4 Free Assessments

by Andrea Kihlstedt

Some campaigns just seem destined for success. One thing after another goes well. For example: Right off the bat, board members agree on what the campaign is going to raise money for. Excellent people agree to serve in leadership ...

Filed Under: Board Readiness, General Campaign

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