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In this session, Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE will explore emerging research, strategies, and technologies that are revolutionizing fundraising efforts. You will gain valuable insights that will empower you to adapt, thrive, and elevate your organization’s impact in the ever-changing world of philanthropy. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and revolutionize your approach to fundraising for a brighter, more sustainable future.

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Is there a capital campaign in your future? If so, you want to be prepared. Campaigns have specific strategy, best practices, and patterns and we have the data to back it up. Don’t miss this groundbreaking session where Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE will share the latest research, trends, and best practices for planning an effective and efficient capital campaign.

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Do you ever feel insecure about fundraising?

Do you want to build your confidence and feel inspired?

Would you like to improve your work habits so you can raise more money?

If so, you will not want to miss Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE, as she shares stories and insight on working with donors, as well as staying motivated as you work toward changing the world through philanthropy.

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In the world of fundraising, myths often shroud the truth, creating unnecessary barriers and misconceptions.

Capital campaigns are no exception.

That’s why we surveyed a cohort of over 500 nonprofits across the United States and Canada, all in various phases of a capital campaign, to produce the second annual State of Capital Campaigns Benchmark Report.

In this session, we’ll sift through the most interesting insights gleaned from the study. You’ll come away with benchmarks with which to compare your organization.

Learning objectives:

• What are the primary drivers of capital campaigns?
• Are capital campaigns typically successful?
• How is the annual fund impacted both during and after a capital campaign?
• Is a high-powered/big-money board necessary for campaign success?
• What impact did the global pandemic and a possible recession have on capital campaign planning and execution?
• Does conducting a feasibility study matter?
• How diverse are campaign committees?
• Do small shops ($1MM or less in annual revenue) fare better or worse?

Are you considering a capital campaign, but feeling nervous because you have a small development team (or you’re a team of one)?  

In this session, you will learn how to plan and implement a successful campaign one step at a time from campaign expert, Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE and Jacqueline House of Safe Children Coalition, Inc.

They will share how they implemented strategies to raise over $9MM with strategic campaign coaching and online resources, including lessons learned and offer specific tips for your campaign. You will leave with a step-by-step guide and plan for getting your campaign started.

So your organization is thinking about a capital campaign.

But the concept of engaging a consultant doesn’t feel right for you or your organization.

Can you still be successful?

In this session, we will outline the scenarios in which a nonprofit truly does (and does not) need to hire a campaign consultant. You’ll be introduced to the resources and frameworks available that enable internal teams and volunteers to plan and execute a successful capital campaign.

Learning objectives:

• How to diagnose your organization’s needs, and your personal capabilities
• The difference between staff and consultant roles/responsibilities
• Navigating board and leadership opinions on hiring a consultant
• The current landscape of available alternatives to consultants, including trainings and resources

You lay the groundwork for your campaign long before you start asking for gifts. In this session, we’ll lay out three important ways to tip the campaign scales in your favor.

If your organization is just flirting with the idea of a capital campaign then this is the perfect session for you. Take it to heart and you’ll greatly increase your chances of success!

Learning objectives:

• Identify the handful of people who can make your campaign success all but inevitable
• Engage those people long before your campaign has been fully formed
• Create the elements of a pre-campaign plan

Do you really need an outside consultant to interview your biggest and best potential donors? There’s a better way to test the case and the goal for your campaign!

Join us as we debunk a number of prevailing myths about feasibility studies. You’ll learn how you can leverage this critical, early campaign planning tool to truly build relationships with the philanthropists in your community and get a serious jump-start on your campaign.

Learning objectives:

• The pros and cons of traditional fundraising feasibility studies
• The two feasibility study models and how to pick the best for your organization
• The important role a feasibility study plays in successful campaigns

If you’re planning a capital campaign, your board members are likely to be anxious. All board members want to know the answers to a few key questions. And when they have the answers to their questions, they’re more likely to support your campaign.

In this session, we’ll give you simple and effective ways to get your board members ready for a campaign.

Learning objectives:

• How to train your board about capital campaign fundraising
• How to set a board giving goal for your campaign
• How to define appropriate roles for board members in the capital campaign