Campaign Steering Committee: Member Functions and Recruitment Strategies
Have you ever served on a committee and had the odd and uncomfortable sensation that you were there for reasons that no one discussed with you? If you’re a major donor, you may suspect that you’ve been invited to the table in the hopes that you would make a large...
Capital Campaign Committees: The Ultimate Guide
Wrangling volunteers can be hard, like herding cats. But they are an integral part of any capital campaign, especially when the volunteers are also donors. If you expect donors to give 5 or 10 times (or more) than they normally give to your organization, they should...
How to Connect with Capital Campaign Donors BEFORE Your Campaign
One of the most important skills in fundraising is that of learning about your donors. This is particularly important as you prepare for a capital campaign, during which you will be inviting your donors to give large gifts that require thoughtful attention and a...
5 Capital Campaign Tips from Boys and Girls Clubs of America
Recently, Andrea and I were invited to lead a 2-day workshop for members of the Boys and Girls Clubs network that are considering or beginning capital campaigns. We met some incredible people, including leaders of Clubs from around the country, as well as Boys and...
Energize Capital Campaign Volunteers With One Simple Exercise
Plain and simple — you can’t have a successful capital campaign without volunteers. Your campaign volunteers bring vitality to your campaign. They’re in the weeds doing the work. They’re making connections. And if they didn’t truly believe in your...