Capital Campaign Pro
Everything You Need for a Successful Campaign
Many people assume you need a major gift program before launching a capital campaign. But it actually works the other way around. Many of our clients use their campaign to jumpstart their major gift program. Of course, what counts as a ...
Capital campaigns require a high volume of task management. Teams are tracking timelines, scheduling meetings, preparing materials, coordinating volunteers, and keeping multiple moving parts aligned across months or years. Without a clear ...
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 ...
One of the first things you need for your campaign is a case for support. Your case provides the foundation for crafting a complete campaign plan. If you’re like most peoplhe, you probably think your case is essentially a glossy brochure. ...
When you think about fundraising costs, always consider your return on investment (ROI). How much is “reasonable” to spend to raise a dollar? Depending on what type of fundraising you’re doing, the cost to raise $1 ranges anywhere from ...
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 ...
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 ...
A Board Members Guide to Capital Campaign Fundraising removes the fear of a campaign by explaining how successful capital campaigns actually work, and how board members can help.
