Foundation support in the form of grants is an important piece of the capital campaign effort. Grants do three things for capital campaigns. They expand capacity, they build credibility, and they incentivize donors.
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Communicating Your Capital Campaign to the Right Audience at the Right Time
Capital campaigns are guided by process. A proven, phased approach that capitalizes on reaching the right donor at the right stage of the campaign brings success. The communication plan that supports that process is designed to inspire the biggest gifts each of your donors is capable of making.
Is Cryptocurrency Your Magic Bullet of Fundraising?
Will accepting cryptocurrency be the magic bullet that expands your fundraising capacity exponentially for now and years to come? Probably not. But it can be a new stream of revenue and a welcome addition to the opportunities you place before your donors.
Successful Capital Campaign Solicitation Techniques
Proven strategies for soliciting capital campaign gifts include asking for leadership gifts first, recruiting great leaders, peer solicitations only, personal visits, asking for a specific gift, and offering commemorative gifts. Read on to learn more about how mastering each of these areas will bring success to your capital campaign.
Finishing a Successful Capital Campaign During a Global Pandemic
A pivot may mean quieting your campaign for a short amount of time, but never go silent. We’ve seen from donor surveys and from our active campaigns that donors are still out there and may be inclined to give now more than ever. Keep the lines of communication open and continue with the campaign process as much as possible.
High-Dollar Donors Favor Contact by Phone During Pandemic
A new survey of high-dollar donors to U.S. charities found that 35 percent favor contact by phone to consider significant charitable requests in today’s fundraising environment.