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Capital Campaign Websites: 5 Things to Consider Before You Start

Capital Campaign Websites: 5 Things to Consider Before You Start

By Capital Campaign Pro Team

The following is guest post by Izzy Greenberg, Chief Engagement Officer at HiRaiser. A dedicated capital campaign website or microsite isn’t just a supporting tool. It’s the project’s (and later, the campaign’s) digital home and public ...

Filed Under: Data & AI, General Campaign, Pre-Campaign

Do You Have the Major Gift Prospects to Meet Your Capital Campaign Goal?

Do You Have the Major Gift Prospects to Meet Your Capital Campaign Goal?

By Andrea Kihlstedt

Capital campaigns are always based on a huge, exciting vision. That’s what you need to inspire donors to step up and make those really big gifts. We love a big bold vision. Your campaign will probably have its own big bold vision, based on ...

Filed Under: Campaign Planning, General Campaign, Major Gifts, Pre-Campaign

6 Reasons to Start a Capital Campaign in a Down Economy

6 Reasons to Start a Capital Campaign in a Down Economy

By Amy Eisenstein

Nearly every nonprofit leader with whom I’ve spoken in recent weeks has questioned whether our current uncertain moment is a good time to start a capital campaign. My answer is a hard "yes." One board member suggested my answer was ...

Filed Under: General Campaign, Pre-Campaign

Nonprofit Capital Campaign Readiness: 10 Questions to Ask

By Capital Campaign Pro Team

How do we know if our organization is ready for a capital campaign? If your nonprofit has asked this question, you’re not alone. Capital campaigns are major undertakings, and nonprofits want to ensure they’re ready before they get too ...

Filed Under: Board Readiness, Pre-Campaign Tagged With: how to start a capital campaign, planning a capital campaign, starting a capital campaign

Capital Campaign Feasibility Study: The Ultimate Guide

Capital Campaign Feasibility Study: The Ultimate Guide

By Amy Eisenstein

Conducting a feasibility study ensures your capital campaign is highly likely to be successful. Capital campaign feasibility studies help inform organizations of how much they can realistically expect to raise philanthropically and allow ...

Filed Under: Feasibility Study, General Campaign, Most Popular, Pre-Campaign

Strategic Planning and Capital Campaigns

Strategic Planning: The Cornerstone of a Successful Capital Campaign

By Steven Shattuck

When organizations embark on a capital campaign, they often think about big goals, major donors, and tangible outcomes, like new facilities or increased endowment funds. But at the heart of most successful campaigns is something less flashy ...

Filed Under: Campaign Planning, Pre-Campaign

Capital Campaign Consultant Costs: An Essential Guide

Capital Campaign Consultant Costs: An Essential Guide

By Kimberly Keller

If you’re considering a capital campaign, you’re probably already thinking about how a campaign consultant might fit into your future. You might have anxieties about the cost of a consultant and how to pay for it. You may also wonder what ...

Filed Under: Feasibility Study, General Campaign, Pre-Campaign

How to Get Your Board Ready for a Capital Campaign

How to Get Your Board Ready for a Capital Campaign

By Andrea Kihlstedt

In our work helping organizations prepare for capital campaigns, we often see a curious disconnect when it comes to board members' understanding of the campaign. FACT -- Board members care deeply about your organization. They dutifully ...

Filed Under: Board Readiness, Pre-Campaign

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