Capital Campaigns
Are You Ready for a Capital Campaign?
A capital campaign is a powerful, one-of-a-kind opportunity to transform your organization. When done correctly, a capital campaign: Renews and deepens existing donor relationships; Builds new relationships and a broader …
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What you need to know to plan your next capital campaign In a recent study, the Nonprofit Research Collaborative found that 56% of nonprofit organizations are either in the midst …
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How do you speak about your cause? Where do you talk about it? You might pull out your “elevator speech” at lunch, or share some not-so-small-talk at a cocktail party, …
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It’s crucial that nonprofits place measured emphasis on every stage of the major gift process. From identification to cultivation to solicitation to stewardship, each phase hinges on a nonprofit’s ability …
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You’ve made plans and set priorities for the year. Do those plans include a capital campaign? Depending on when you start the campaign this year, reference the following checklist to …
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The Ant and the Grasshopper, one of Aesop’s Fables, is the story of the grasshopper who plays and frolics all summer long, while the ant plans and works for the …
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What’s the difference between major donors, mid-tier donors, and annual donors? Major donors are treated like family. Organizations celebrate their birthdays and anniversaries, extend them exclusive event invites, and tailor …
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