Capital Campaign Blog
What Exactly Yields the Best ROI in Fundraising?
So what is it that yields the greatest ROI (return on investment) in all of fundraising? I won’t leave you in suspense. It’s the simple act of asking. Asking Offers an Incredible Return on Investment When I was a...
How Planned Giving Serves as a Perfect Partner to Your Capital Campaign
This is a guest post written by Xan Blake, one of our very first campaign advisors. Learn more about Xan at the end of the post. Before we dive into how to make the most of planned giving, I’d like to tell you the...
Refresh Your BHAG this New Year to Increase Your Organization’s Capacity
Don’t have a BHAG? (Pronounced Bee-Hag.) Not sure what a BHAG is? BHAG is an acronym developed by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras in their book Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies. It stands for Big,...
How to Use a Capital Campaign Planning Committee to Great Effect
One tongue-in-cheek definition of capital campaigns: Capital Campaign -- an unending string of committee meetings that result in raising a lot of money that has a huge impact. I rather like that definition. It not only...
Raising Money Takes Courage: Do You Have Enough?
Fear of asking is the number one challenge faced by professional fundraisers and volunteers. I would even venture to guess that most fundraisers are afraid to ask for money. Although you're likely competent and capable...
How to Use Ad Hoc Capital Campaign Committees to Engage Key Donors
If I told you that you’d have to have at least 7 committees for your capital campaign, it might send you into a tailspin. As a seasoned development professional, you know the challenges of volunteer committees. Here’s...
Strengthen Campaign Leadership and Planning Through the Asking Styles Lens
This is a guest post written by Brian Saber, author of the recently released book, Boards and Asking Styles: A Roadmap to Success. Learn more about Brian at the end of the post. Do you love capital campaigns? Here’s a...
7 Creative Ways to Thank Donors as You Prepare for a Campaign
Donors to your capital campaign are arguably the most important donors to your organization. That includes monthly and annual donors who are also likely to donate to your campaign. In this season of giving thanks, it...
Top 3 Must-Haves for Your Capital Campaign’s Web Page
The following is a guest post written by Ira Horowitz, Co-founder of Cornershop Creative. Learn more about Ira at the end of the post. After a whirlwind of a year for the nonprofit sector, organizations of all shapes...
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