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How to Set the Right Goal for Your Capital Campaign

How to Set the Right Goal for Your Capital Campaign

By Andrea Kihlstedt

You might think that setting the fundraising goal for your capital campaign is simple and straightforward. But it’s not. How to Set the Right Capital Campaign Goal To illustrate my point about the challenges of setting the right campaign ...

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

Spend Money to Make Money: Cliché or Capital Campaign Truth?

Spend Money to Make Money: Cliché or Capital Campaign Truth?

By Amy Eisenstein

When it comes to raising money, how and when to invest in fundraising is a common discussion (okay, argument) had by many nonprofit leaders. You’ve probably asked some or all of these questions around your conference room table: Should ...

Filed Under: Campaign Planning, Pre-Campaign

Why You Need a Capital Campaign Consultant

Why You Need a Capital Campaign Consultant

By Andrea Kihlstedt

Capital campaign consultants are important and frequent players on the capital campaign team. They can be worth their weight in gold when it comes to your campaign. But why are they so valuable? Understanding Why You Should Have Capital ...

Filed Under: General Campaign, Pre-Campaign

Capital Campaign Basics: A 7-Step Checklist for Capital Campaigns

Capital Campaign Basics: A 7-Step Checklist for Capital Campaigns

By Amy Eisenstein

Capital Campaigns can be complicated and overwhelming. But they don’t have to be! When considering a campaign, you’re likely planning to raise the largest amount your organization has ever tried to raise. That’s scary. But if you’ve ...

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

Hiring a Capital Campaign Consultant? Avoid this Common Mistake

Hiring a Capital Campaign Consultant? Avoid this Common Mistake

By Amy Eisenstein

If your organization is considering a capital campaign, it’s likely you’re wondering if you should hire a consultant -- or which consultant to hire. This important decision could set your campaign up for success... or failure. And once ...

Filed Under: General Campaign, Pre-Campaign

A Powerful Way to Build Your Board Before a Campaign

A Powerful Way to Build Your Board Before a Campaign

By Andrea Kihlstedt

Years ago, I had the good fortune to meet Peter, a wise man who was experienced in the ways of nonprofits. Peter was not only wise, but he was also wealthy and had access to the upper echelons of New York society. For years, Peter had ...

Filed Under: Board Readiness, Pre-Campaign

Is Your Nonprofit Ready for a Capital Campaign? 9 Questions to Ask Your Board

Is Your Nonprofit Ready for a Capital Campaign? 9 Questions to Ask Your Board

By Amy Eisenstein

How do we know if our organization is ready for a capital campaign? That’s a common question nonprofit staff and board members ask themselves. And the uncertainty of whether you’re ready, plus everything you need to do to get ready, might ...

Filed Under: Board Readiness, Pre-Campaign

When it Comes to Capital Campaigns, Simple is Better

When it Comes to Capital Campaigns, Simple is Better

By Amy Eisenstein

Capital campaigns are complex -- at least, that's how they appear from the outside. It’s no wonder campaigns seem complicated. As the biggest fundraising goal your organization has ever undertaken, it would be natural to jump to the ...

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

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