Capital Campaign Pro
Everything You Need for a Successful Campaign
Capital campaigns that engage great volunteers have a better chance of being successful than those that don’t. Why? Because people who volunteer to help with campaigns also give to campaigns -- much like board members Furthermore, people ...
The success of a capital campaign relies heavily on the ability to request, secure, and collect pledges from donors. Multi-year pledges are the secret sauce for capital campaign fundraising because they provide a sense of commitment for ...
Sometimes the solution to being overwhelmed is to be more efficient. You can get more things done in a shorter amount of time. Up-to-date lists, functional systems, and seamless staffing can enable you to whip through your tasks accurately ...
One of the most common questions we get about capital campaigns is whether they will (or won’t) cannibalize the annual fund. And, if your organization relies on the annual fundraising to support your operating budget, that’s a question you ...
It feels like a slap in the face. Even seeing the word NO gives me a queasy feeling in the pit of my stomach. It feels lousy to be rejected by anyone. And it’s particularly painful when you ask a well-cultivated donor for a large gift you ...
Don’t let your campaign donors become one-time donors! A good stewardship plan can make sure that doesn’t happen. Stewardship -- following up after a gift -- will help ensure that your campaign donors give again and again for years to ...
I felt my blood pressure rise... When a Donor Says Something Offensive One of my wealthiest donors had just complained to me about the people we serve. Don had stopped by to drop off a check. As he walked into my office, he was shaking his ...
Make a short list of five things you want to know about your largest donors or prospective donors. Chances are your list will start with how much money and resources they have so you can determine if they have the capacity give a large ...
