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Capital Campaign Committees: The Ultimate Guide

Capital Campaign Committees: The Essential Guide for Success

By Amy Eisenstein

Every capital campaign has hundreds of moving pieces, from marketing to fundraising appeals to donor recognition, and more. This is why we often say campaigns require all hands on deck; you’ll need more than just your team of staff members ...

Filed Under: Campaign Planning, Most Popular, Pre-Campaign, Quiet Phase

Campaign Steering Committee: Member Functions and Recruitment Strategies

Capital Campaign Steering Committees: What You Need to Know

By Andrea Kihlstedt

Have you ever served on a committee and had the odd and uncomfortable sensation that you were there for reasons that no one discussed with you? If you’re a major donor, you may suspect that you’ve been invited to the table in the hopes ...

Filed Under: Campaign Planning, Pre-Campaign

What's Your Organization's Capital Campaign Moonshot?

What’s Your Organization’s Capital Campaign Moonshot?

By Andrea Kihlstedt

If one of your largest donors asked you what would transform your organization -- what would "take it to the moon" in terms of helping more people and having more impact -- would you have an answer? Though capital campaigns are usually more ...

Filed Under: General Campaign, Pre-Campaign

Is a Capital Campaign Right for Your Organization? 6 Key Questions

Is a Capital Campaign Right for Your Organization? 6 Key Questions

By Andrea Kihlstedt

If you’re thinking about a capital campaign for your organization, you should put yourself through this little checklist to make sure a campaign is the best way for you to raise money now. Capital campaigns are among the most powerful form ...

Filed Under: Campaign Planning, Pre-Campaign

Have Experienced Staff? DIY Your Capital Campaign (Part 3 of 3)

Have Experienced Staff? DIY Your Capital Campaign (Part 3 of 3)

By Amy Eisenstein

If you’re getting ready for a capital campaign, you might be wondering if you need a consultant. While we recommend outside expertise in many cases, you should consider the possibility that with appropriate support, you can DIY ...

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

Can’t Afford a Consultant? DIY Your Capital Campaign (Part 2 of 3)

Can’t Afford a Consultant? DIY Your Capital Campaign (Part 2 of 3)

By Amy Eisenstein

If you’re getting ready for a capital campaign, you might be wondering if you need a consultant… or whether you can even afford a consultant. Many nonprofit leaders decide to forgo hiring a campaign consultant because of concerns about ...

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

Nix the Campaign Consultant and DIY Your Capital Campaign! (Part 1 of 3)

Nix the Campaign Consultant and DIY Your Capital Campaign (Part 1 of 3)

By Amy Eisenstein

If you’re getting ready for a capital campaign, you might be wondering if you need a consultant. While we recommend outside expertise in most cases, there are some organizations that will opt for a DIY (do-it-yourself) capital campaign. In ...

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

Hire a Capital Campaign Consultant vs. Do-It-Yourself: What Works for You?

Hire a Capital Campaign Consultant vs. Do-It-Yourself: What Works for You?

By Amy Eisenstein

If your organization is planning a capital campaign, it’s likely that you’re discussing whether to hire external help. However, that’s usually the wrong question. The question you should ask yourself is this: What support do we really need ...

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

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