Capital Campaign Pro
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This post tells a true story about a very well-meaning board member who was anxious about approaching his wealthy friend to donate to a capital campaign. I'm sharing it with you because I suspect there are people on your board who are in a ...
If I told you that you’d have to have at least 7 committees for your capital campaign, it might send you into a tailspin. As a seasoned development professional, you know the challenges of volunteer committees. Here’s a list of some of the ...
New research reveals that YMCA capital campaigns share similarities and differences with campaigns in the broader nonprofit sector. In fact, they share some surprising similarities. We recently collaborated with NAYDO (the North American ...
You’ve probably given some of your donors and board members mementos to mark holidays or special occasions. Maybe it’s a tradition to present a “special something” to trustees as they conclude board terms, or to recognize volunteers who ...
Capital campaigns continue to play a vital role in enabling nonprofits to secure the financial resources needed for major projects, infrastructure development, and long-term sustainability. Building on last year's groundbreaking research, ...
If you're at the beginning of a capital campaign, you may think that it'll be a while before you have to start thanking people. But you'd be flat wrong! One of the hallmarks of capital campaign fundraising is that in order to raise a lot of ...
Great news -- your donor has made a capital campaign pledge! After you’ve thanked them, celebrate the moment and reflect on what went right. If volunteers were involved, enjoy the shared victory. The next step, naturally, is to document the ...
Shared face-to-face experiences build trust, create lasting memories, and provide opportunities to discover common interests. However, technology allows us to accomplish so much that it often becomes our “go-to” option. Of course, a mix of ...
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