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 story of one donor I met a few years ago. First, let...
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, Hairy, Audacious Goal. And your organization should...
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 in many areas of your job, if you are...
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....
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 would be remiss of us not to remind you of all the...
