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Engage Campaign Donors by Inviting Them to Self-Select

Engage Campaign Donors by Inviting Them to Self-Select

By Andrea Kihlstedt

I believe in giving donors a chance to self-select as a way of engaging them in your cause. The approach outlined in this post is easy, it provides great information, and it helps you create a list of people who self-select as being ...

Filed Under: Donor Cultivation, General 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

6 Effective Ways to Engage Donors During a Capital Campaign

6 Effective Ways to Engage Donors During a Capital Campaign

By Andrea Kihlstedt

The following is a guest post written by Frank Mumford, CFRE, who works with Gravyty, a leading donor engagement software company. Capital campaigns are a major initiative for fundraising organizations that require long-term, strategic ...

Filed Under: Donor Cultivation, General Campaign

Use Your Capital Campaign to Expand Your Cultural Competency Skills

Use Your Capital Campaign to Expand Your Cultural Competency Skills

By Kristin Raack

Capital campaigns are powerful catalysts for transformational growth, and simultaneously a time of great inspiration that strengthens the relationships with your donors and communities. But, in the busyness of a campaign, some of your ...

Filed Under: DEI, Donor Cultivation, General Campaign

5 Reasons for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) in Your Campaign

5 Reasons for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) in Your Campaign

By Amy Eisenstein

Incorporating diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) into your capital campaign is important for many reasons. In addition to ethical and moral reasons, there’s growing evidence that a DEIA workplace is good for business. How ...

Filed Under: DEI, Donor Cultivation, General Campaign

A Board Member Lowballs a Capital Campaign Gift: What Do You Do?

A Board Member Lowballs a Capital Campaign Gift: What Do You Do?

By Andrea Kihlstedt

One of our Capital Campaign Pro members shared a situation with us recently that had her scratching her head as she tried to figure out how to handle it. Our very thoughtful and experienced advisor, Sarah Plimpton, responded with several ...

Filed Under: Board Readiness, Donor Cultivation, Major Gifts

New Research: The State of Capital Campaigns 2023

New Research: The State of Capital Campaigns 2023

By Steven Shattuck

Capital campaigns play a pivotal role in enabling nonprofits to secure the financial resources needed for major projects, infrastructure development, and long-term sustainability. 2023 Benchmark Research: The State of Capital ...

Filed Under: Board Readiness, Campaign Planning, Donor Cultivation, Feasibility Study, General Campaign

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