Train Board and Staff for a Capital Campaign (But Don’t Call it Training!)
One of the key aspects of a successful capital campaign is how you train your board and staff members. Most people haven’t experienced a capital campaign. If they have, they’ve been part of one aspect or another, but relatively few people have led a campaign from...
4 Time Management Tips to Best Optimize Your Capital Campaign
There’s one universal thing we never seem to have enough of… time. Nonprofit leaders are especially strapped for time because they are generally understaffed. In “normal” times, development professionals and executive directors are doing the job of more than one...
3 Reasons to Start a Capital Campaign During Uncertain Times
The last few years have been challenging, to say the least. Between COVID, the economy, and politics, there’s a lot of uncertainty and anxiety. You may also have had challenges within your organization like leadership and staff turnover. Should you start a campaign...
How To Use Your Campaign to Become a More Powerful Fundraiser
If you’re considering a capital campaign, it’s inevitable that you’re going to need to discuss money with your donors at one point or another. Unfortunately, we’ve been conditioned and socialized to believe speaking about money is awkward — even downright rude....
Sometimes Words Aren’t Enough: An Expression of Our Appreciation
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s likely you’ve got gratitude on your mind. One question I’ve been struggling with is how to express my sincere thanks to YOU in a meaningful and authentic way during the busy hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Time...
