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Capital Campaign Timing: Vision, Needs and Feasibility

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.

Library Capital Campaigns: What You Need to Know

Libraries often face unique challenges when it comes to raising funds for new facilities. Funding the gap between public dollars and the full cost of your building project will likely have you considering a library capital campaign. Let’s explore the specific challenges faced by libraries during capital campaigns and how a bond election might impact a campaign.

Overcoming Obstacles to Your Capital Campaign: Steel Wall or Flimsy Screen Door?

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.