Capital Campaign Pro
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Capital campaigns overwhelmingly succeed because a handful of large and loyal current donors significantly increase their support. These donors give big -- and often their very first major gifts -- because of a big, bold vision. However, ...
I like to think of fundraising as beginning after someone makes a gift! That may seem strange, but it's really not. In the capital campaign business, the focus is on raising a great deal of money from a relatively few donors. And it's all ...
Many nonprofits are feeling the ripple effects of frozen federal appropriations. With Congress slow to finalize agency budgets, federal grants that organizations have relied on for years are frozen in place. Some have been delayed. Others ...
How well do you really know your donors? If your fundraising strategy is all about presenting polished proposals and a persuasive case for support, you might be missing a crucial element -- understanding what truly motivates your donors to ...
Wealth screening has significantly improved how organizations identify and prioritize potential donors for all types of fundraising efforts, including capital campaigns. By analyzing publicly available financial, philanthropic, and ...
You already know that capital campaigns sit at the top of the major gift world. They are designed to identify, engage and attract gifts from your largest potential donors. Most capital campaigns raise more than half of their goal from ten ...
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 ...
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 ...
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