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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

Why One Board Committed to Give So Generously to the Campaign

Why One Board Committed to Give So Generously to the Campaign

by Andrea Kihlstedt

The case study below was drawn from an interview with Capital Campaign Pro Advisor, Kent Stroman. In the interview Kent discussed the process one of his Capital Campaign Pro clients used to achieve full and generous financial participation ...

Filed Under: Board Readiness, General Campaign

ATTENTION: Your Board MUST Understand Capital Campaign Fundraising

ATTENTION: Your Board MUST Understand Capital Campaign Fundraising

by Andrea Kihlstedt

As your organization moves toward a capital campaign, your board will have to make some critical decisions. And board members are often, even usually, not well equipped to decide. 3 Misconceptions Your Board Has About Capital Campaigns Very ...

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The Two Stages of Board Preparation for a Capital Campaign

The Two Stages of Board Preparation for a Capital Campaign

by Andrea Kihlstedt

This post highlights the wisdom that Capital Campaign Pro advisor, Xan Blake, about boards of directors and the important roles they play in capital campaigns. Xan joined Toolkit co-founders, Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt in a lively ...

Filed Under: Board Readiness, Campaign Planning

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