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 points to the remarkable amount of money you...
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 a list of some of the frustrating things you’ve...
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 secret — I do. Yes, they’re a ton of work....
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 and sizes are looking for ways to shore up support...
How to Keep the Focus on Your Top Donors (Where It Should Be)
It’s easier to raise money from people who have money. Did you roll your eyes when you read that? Does it make you think, “DUH! Of course it’s easier to raise money from people who have money.” Now, think about how much time and energy you actually spend on that part...
