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How You Think About a Capital Campaign Affects Success

How You Think About a Capital Campaign Affects Success

By Andrea Kihlstedt

We spend a good part of our time with clients helping them understand how capital campaigns differ from other kinds of fundraising efforts. But let's step back and ask an even more basic question... What, exactly, is a Capital ...

Filed Under: Campaign Planning, General Campaign

Is a Capital Campaign Right for Your Organization? 6 Key Questions

Is a Capital Campaign Right for Your Organization? 6 Key Questions

By Andrea Kihlstedt

If you’re thinking about a capital campaign for your organization, you should put yourself through this little checklist to make sure a campaign is the best way for you to raise money now. Capital campaigns are among the most powerful form ...

Filed Under: Campaign Planning, Pre-Campaign

Leveraging Your Donor Database for Capital Campaign Success

Leveraging Your Donor Database for Capital Campaign Success

By Steven Shattuck

When embarking on a capital campaign, nonprofits often look outward -- researching best practices, hiring a consultant, and seeking major donors. But the key to maximizing your fundraising success already lies within your organization. Your ...

Filed Under: Campaign Planning, Data & AI, Donor Cultivation

How to Get Your Donor Database Ready for a Capital Campaign

How to Get Your Donor Database Ready for a Capital Campaign

By Steven Shattuck

A successful capital campaign takes extensive planning and preparation. While factors like the case for support and leadership gifts are critical, having clean, organized donor data is the essential foundation on which to build your ...

Filed Under: Campaign Planning, Data & AI, Donor Cultivation

Have Experienced Staff? DIY Your Capital Campaign (Part 3 of 3)

Have Experienced Staff? DIY Your Capital Campaign (Part 3 of 3)

By Amy Eisenstein

If you’re getting ready for a capital campaign, you might be wondering if you need a consultant. While we recommend outside expertise in many cases, you should consider the possibility that with appropriate support, you can DIY ...

Filed Under: Campaign Planning, General Campaign, Pre-Campaign

Can’t Afford a Consultant? DIY Your Capital Campaign (Part 2 of 3)

Can’t Afford a Consultant? DIY Your Capital Campaign (Part 2 of 3)

By Amy Eisenstein

If you’re getting ready for a capital campaign, you might be wondering if you need a consultant… or whether you can even afford a consultant. Many nonprofit leaders decide to forgo hiring a campaign consultant because of concerns about ...

Filed Under: Campaign Planning, General Campaign, Pre-Campaign

Nix the Campaign Consultant and DIY Your Capital Campaign! (Part 1 of 3)

Nix the Campaign Consultant and DIY Your Capital Campaign (Part 1 of 3)

By Amy Eisenstein

If you’re getting ready for a capital campaign, you might be wondering if you need a consultant. While we recommend outside expertise in most cases, there are some organizations that will opt for a DIY (do-it-yourself) capital campaign. In ...

Filed Under: Campaign Planning, General Campaign, Pre-Campaign

How to Design Engaging Meetings for Your Capital Campaign

How to Design Truly Engaging Capital Campaign Meetings

By Andrea Kihlstedt

I’ll bet you’ve been to meetings that were a total waste of your time. Unfortunately, lousy meetings are all too common. And the time-suck is only one of the consequences. Poorly planned meetings also sap people’s energy and dampen their ...

Filed Under: Campaign Planning, General Campaign

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