Capital Campaigns
Funding our Public Spaces
The importance of public spaces—urban parks, multi-use green spaces, conservatories—has never been greater. Green spaces offer critical solutions to 21st-century challenges; they improve mental and physical health, enhance our air and water, attract residents and businesses, benefit local economies through increased tourism and spending, and build community as spaces of diversity and inclusion. True to their nature as “public goods,” these places benefit all.
A new Giving USA Special Report, The Evolution of Workplace Giving, shows that corporate giving reached $20.77 billion dollars in 2017—its highest level ever. Workplace giving has evolved so that …
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Think of a capital or comprehensive campaign like running a marathon. You wouldn’t show up at the starting line without training, or start celebrating success at mile 17 when there’s …
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Running a marathon and implementing a capital or comprehensive campaign have a lot in common. You wouldn’t show up at the starting line for either without putting in the necessary …
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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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