All tagged capital campaign planning
Is now the right time to launch a capital campaign? The truth is, there’s rarely a perfect moment. But the right vision, one that’s clearly articulated, deeply rooted in mission, and backed by community support, can spark transformative giving at any time. Two essential tools can help clarify your vision and test your readiness: the Needs Assessment and the Campaign Planning Study.
A critical component of successful capital campaigns is selection of the right type of counsel for your organization. Choosing the wrong capital campaign consultant can doom a campaign from the beginning. Follow this process to find the right counsel for you.
Budgeting for a capital campaign is always a challenge. The budgets and costs outlined in this article should be a guide only and careful thought should go into developing one for your specific situation.
A Request for Proposal (RFP) can be a valuable tool in evaluating capital campaign consultants, but be sure to use it at the right time. And download our free Capital Campaign Consultant RFP sample!
The quest that a nonprofit embarks on during its capital campaign is primarily focused on organizational growth. But the capital campaign process does not solely focus on organizational growth. Just like a quest, it includes personal growth as well.
CampaignCounsel.org has developed a bank of free resources to assist anyone exploring or undertaking a capital campaign. We hope executive directors and development directors will use the information to answer their own questions and prepare their boards for the capital campaign planning effort. From free in-person workshops to financial formulas to sample materials, these resources will help you grow in your capital campaign confidence and ability.