Capital Campaigns

Our Process

Benefactor Group has spent decades studying the qualities of effective  campaigns. Successful campaigns are built on a foundation of these essential elements: a highly regarded organization, a compelling case for support, committed volunteer leaders, generous leadership gifts, and strong infrastructure.

To assess these elements—and position your organization for a successful campaign—we use a proven approach.

Orientation

Understand your mission, vision, and campaign goals
Explore unique campaign opportunities
Assign clear roles and points of contact

Preliminary Case for Support

Crystallize your vision for the future
Ensure internal buy-in and alignment around your vision
Build a case that substantiates, differentiates, and resonates

External Discovery

Develop the right campaign goal to test
Adapt discovery questions to your needs
Engage your most influential stakeholders in confidential interviews and group discussions

Internal Discovery

Assess the readiness of your people, processes, technology, and culture
Produce an internal readiness scorecard
Provide actionable recommendations to close gaps

Analysis

Conduct deep quantitative and qualitative analysis of discovery data
Evaluate the historical giving and capacity of your donor pool to inform a campaign goal
Conduct a team analysis session to gather diverse perspectives

Findings and Recommendations

Present findings and a clear path forward to your leaders
Suggest candidates for volunteer leadership and lead gifts
Produce a comprehensive final report with proven strategies

Raise more money

What I appreciated about Benefactor Group was their diverse expertise. Their team has technology experts, communications specialists, strategists for major donor conversations, and more—and can bring all those skills to meet the many needs and opportunities that arise during a campaign.

—Erika Gable, Vice President for Development, Columbus College of Art & Design

Capital Campaigns

Does a Presidential Election Impact Charitable Giving?

J.D. Beiting

The concern that charitable giving might decline during a presidential election cycle, when political campaigns dominate the media and fundraising efforts ramp up, can be a concern for nonprofit organizations. But, despite appearances, research and historical trends suggest that political giving doesn't significantly detract from charitable contributions.

October 29, 2024

Capital Campaigns

Five Ways Campaigns are like Marathons

J.D. Beiting

If you’ve ever run a marathon or know someone who has, you know they take preparation and stamina. Running a marathon and implementing a capital or comprehensive campaign have much in common. You wouldn’t show up at the starting line for either without putting in the necessary early work. And you wouldn’t start celebrating success

October 10, 2024

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