All in Leadership
Capital campaigns are huge challenges. They provoke fear, self-doubt, and vulnerability. The barriers to pursuing them can stack up quickly and easily, and the resistance they create can be difficult to overcome. But the rewards of logically assessing those barriers and facing that resistance constructively are vast.
What are the catalysts that make some nonprofit capital campaign projects stand out to both philanthropists and award-giving associations? These nonprofits and their outstanding projects show us that it’s both collaboration and vision.
Achieving your nonprofit’s fundraising goal is dependent upon your campaign leaders incorporating the Campaign Planning Study findings into the organization’s comprehensive campaign plan.
Volunteers can lead a successful capital campaign; however, the amount of work does increase exponentially. Being prepared helps. If you are a volunteer-led (or even one-person staff) nonprofit, these tips will help you find success in your capital campaign preparations and fundraising.
Many nonprofits ask board members to complete a board member expectation agreement acknowledging their commitment to the organization and their specific responsibilities. Here’s an example to get your started
The expectations you set for your board during a capital campaign and beyond are important. Whether yours is a small board with no major-gift fundraising experience or a large board that knows its job is to reach out to philanthropists, what you expect and communicate to your board members is vital to reaching your goals. This post includes a board expectation agreement sample.
