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No Time to Raise Major Gifts? 7 Steps to Find the Time

No Time to Raise Major Gifts? 7 Steps to Find the Time

By Andrea Kihlstedt

I recently spoke with Nancy, the development director of a small social service organization. Over a few minutes, she outlined for me the things she was called on to do in her job. Nancy has a problem that you probably have too. In fact, ...

Filed Under: General Campaign, Major Gifts

The Unexpected Power of Peer Support in a Capital Campaign

The Unexpected Power of Peer Support in a Capital Campaign

By Amy Eisenstein

How would it feel to meet dozens of peers, executive directors and development directors, who are going through capital campaigns at the same time you are? The Power of Peer Support for a Capital Campaign Your peers understand your stress ...

Filed Under: General Campaign

A Capital Campaign Every 10 Years, Whether You Need One or Not

A Capital Campaign Every 10 Years, Whether You Need One or Not

By Andrea Kihlstedt

I believe that every organization should conduct a capital campaign every ten years. Why? Because a capital campaign moves your organization ahead in a great many ways -- only one of which is fundraising. And if your organization isn’t ...

Filed Under: Campaign Planning, General Campaign

Making Sense of Endowment and Your Capital Campaign

Making Sense of Endowment and Your Capital Campaign

By Andrea Kihlstedt

It’s hard to raise money for endowment through a capital campaign. So when an organization comes to us and says: “We want to raise $10,000,000 in endowment through a capital campaign.” When we hear that, we know that chances are good… ...

Filed Under: General Campaign, Major Gifts

Track and Report Capital Campaign Progress with 5 Simple Questions

Track and Report Capital Campaign Progress with 5 Simple Questions

By Amy Eisenstein

While capital campaigns can be large and complex, there’s a simple tool used by our clients and campaign advisors to report on campaign progress. As you’ll see in this post, reporting doesn’t need to be long and complicated, as long as it’s ...

Filed Under: Campaign Planning, General Campaign

How to Prevent Donor Fatigue in Your Capital Campaign

How to Prevent Donor Fatigue in Your Capital Campaign

By Andrea Kihlstedt

Donor fatigue is an understandable concern. How can your campaign succeed if your donors are tired of being asked to give? The good news is people often don't behave in the way you might think -- especially when it comes to capital ...

Filed Under: General Campaign, Major Gifts

Yes, Small Shop Nonprofits Can Do Capital Campaigns Too!

Yes, Small Shop Nonprofits Can Do Capital Campaigns Too!

By Steven Shattuck

In the world of nonprofit fundraising, capital campaigns are often seen as something for the big leagues only -- complex, high-stake projects that can feel out of reach for smaller organizations. But what if I told you that even small shop ...

Filed Under: Campaign Planning, General Campaign

Capital Campaigns: The Power of “Yet”  and a Growth Mindset

Capital Campaigns: The Power of “Yet”  and a Growth Mindset

By Amy Eisenstein

Capital Campaigns usually have a goal larger than anything you’ve raised at your organization before. And your capital campaign goal will be a multiplier of what you’re currently raising. One concern we hear again and again when speaking ...

Filed Under: General Campaign

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