Posts Tagged ‘Campaign Feasibility and Planning Studies’
Building on Common Ground
There are an infinite variety of not-for-profit organizations in the world. Every cause imaginable has seen a charity or foundation created by its advocates. As I talk to representatives from a wide slice of these groups, I am struck by the fact that their needs and goals are far more similar than dissimilar. Successful fund…
Read MoreBuilding an Annual Campaign
This is the second article in a two-part series on starting and building annual giving programs. Many of the methods used for annual giving are the same as those used for major gift solicitations, just on a different scale. Development is all about building friendships.
Read MoreDirecting a Fundraising Capital Campaign: Ways to Lead the Staff and Volunteers
It seems as though “leadership” is one of the first topics to come up whenever a discussion turns to fundraising. Who is going to lead the campaign, who is going to lead the givers, who is going to lead the meetings, who is going to lead the volunteers, and who is going to lead, lead,…
Read MoreCapital Campaign Essentials: Major Gift Prospects
There are four essential elements to every successful capital campaign. In our Capital Campaign Essentials series, we provide a quick overview of each of these four elements so that you can successfully grow your organization’s fundraising influence. This article focuses on the process for identifying and soliciting individual major gift prospects in a capital campaign.…
Read MoreCampaign Committee Prospect Evaluation
Prospect evaluation during the early parts of a capital campaign is perhaps one of the most awkward activities. The key is to have a well-developed strategy that demystifies the process, puts the campaign volunteers at ease, and draws out clear conclusions about which prospects represent the greatest potential for support. The benefits reaped from candid…
Read MoreProfessional Fees
There are not many barriers to entry to the fundraising consulting profession. New people hang out a shingle every day. Some have considerable experience, yet many do not. All you need is a phone, and/or a website, a laptop and voila, you are and expert—perhaps working in the neighborhood Starbucks as your office. That is…
Read MoreSetting Realistic Goals in Your Fundraising
It is vital to establish realistic fundraising goals based on sound research and thorough planning. Realistic goals reflect both the organization’s understanding of its financial structure and its capability to challenge existing and prospective donors. To learn more about financial goal setting for your campaign, check out our related article. Setting Realistic Fundraising Goals Start…
Read MoreCapital Campaign Essentials: The Case Statement
There are four essential elements to every successful capital campaign. In our Capital Campaign Essentials series, we provide a quick overview of each of these four elements so that you can successfully grow your organization’s fundraising influence. This article focuses on defining a case and teaching you how to build a case statement. Check out…
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