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Five years ago, Capital Campaign Pro co-founders Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt tapped me to become the company’s first Chief Happiness Officer. Yes, that is my actual title. They created the position because they wanted to build a ...
During a capital campaign, when does pledge collection begin? You might think it begins when you send a donor a pledge form. Or perhaps when the first payment comes due. I’d argue that it begins earlier: in the conversation immediately ...
For decades, conventional fundraising wisdom has told nonprofits that every capital campaign needs a prominent, well-connected campaign chair. But the latest research tells a different story. According to our 2026 Capital Campaign Benchmark ...
Many nonprofit leaders and board members believe a common myth: Once they announce their campaign with a press release and a few social media posts, the donations will start pouring in. Unfortunately, the opposite usually happens. A handful ...
Last year, we summarized Giving USA 2025 (which reported on 2024 philanthropy trends) and what the findings meant for nonprofits planning or running capital campaigns. The newest report, Giving USA 2026, offers another encouraging headline, ...
Every capital campaign starts with a goal. What project or initiative at your nonprofit needs major funding? For many organizations, starting an endowment seems like a great answer on the surface. With a large pool of investment funds ...
All capital campaigns have ebbs and flows. Some phases are naturally busy, others are slower — so it's easy to assume summer is a time when nothing happens. After all, donors are likely traveling. You, your staff, and board members ...
With a bit of careful observation, you can learn what you need to know before you invite someone to join your board or campaign steering committee. In fact you can apply the same theory to hiring staff and selecting consultants. I’ve known ...
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