A capital campaign can transform your organization—but only if you’re truly ready. Too many organizations jump in without a clear plan, leading to stalled fundraising, donor fatigue, and unmet goals.
So, how do you know if a capital campaign is the right move? Ask yourself:
- Do we have a compelling reason for this campaign?
- Have we engaged key donors and stakeholders?
- Is our leadership ready to commit for the long haul?
- How much money can we raise?
- Is now the right timing for a campaign?
If you answered no or unsure to any of these, don’t worry. Schedule a free consultation call to get help answering these questions and launch a successful capital campaign!
Before & After
Vision & Narrative
- Unsure how your vision and narrative for your project resonates with your community
- Feedback and buy-in on the preliminary building plan
- Reframe narrative to best resonate with the parish
Leadership
- Unsure who will form part of the leadership campaign
- Unsure of leadership roles and responsibilities
- Chairs and volunteers for the campaign will be identified
- Clarity on who wants to volunteer and lead
Donors
- Unsure how donors will respond to the proposed plan
- Unsure of what level donors will donate to this plan
- Clarity on donor’s willingness to donate
- Receive gift indications from donors likely to give to this project
Campaign Timing
- Unsure how perceived challenges can influence the perspective of your campaign timing
- Receive data points reinforcing campaign timing with a better understanding of donors’ perceived challenges with solutions
Campaign Plan
- Unsure how to format a campaign plan with a timeline and actionable steps
- Uncertain of a monetary campaign goal
- Provide a campaign plan with a timeline and actionable steps
- Identify a recommended campaign goal
