By susanlienau | October 14, 2023 | Capital Campaigns
A capital campaign is a massive undertaking, but the right guidance can set you up for success. Check out our comprehensive guide! Read More…
By susanlienau | September 8, 2023 | Capital Campaigns, Planning and Feasibility Studies
Your capital campaign case statement is an essential tool for preparing for campaign success. Learn how to write a stand-out case for support in this guide. Read More…
By susanlienau | February 28, 2018 | Averill Announcements, Capital Campaigns
For this round of the Fundraising Strategies and Nonprofit Tech Carnival, we called for submissions based around all things related to capital campaigns. And now, it’s time to show the resources you all provided. (Learn more about the theme by checking the announcement post!) Here’s what you had to say! 1. Capital Campaigns | How Read More…
By susanlienau | January 31, 2018 | Averill Announcements, Capital Campaigns
It’s hard to believe, but 2018 is here in full swing! Between organizing and goal setting, we hope you’ll take a moment to participate in this round of the Fundraising Strategies & Nonprofit Tech Carnival. We’re officially hosting! What’s the Fundraising Strategies & Nonprofit Tech Carnival? The carnival is organized with two goals in mind: Read More…
By susanlienau | January 6, 2018 | Capital Campaigns
When the time comes for your nonprofit to start planning its next capital campaign, one thing is certain: hiring a capital campaign consultant is a must. Since capital campaigns are such ambitious undertakings, it doesn’t matter how much fundraising experience your organization has under its belt. The fact of the matter is that for nonprofits Read More…
By susanlienau | October 18, 2017 | Capital Campaigns
Capital campaigns can be complicated, time consuming endeavors for organizations of any size. No matter your nonprofit’s budget, mission, or support level, taking on a long-term fundraising project on the scale of a capital campaign is simply difficult. Yet, with a comprehensive capital campaign plan in place, your team can rest assured that you’ll be Read More…
By susanlienau | March 23, 2017 | Annual Funds, Capital Campaigns, Featured News, Leadership Development, Major Gifts, Philanthropy Operations
Strategic communication with supporters is vital to any fundraising initiative. While it is common knowledge that most donations are made on Giving Tuesday and during the month of December, organizations should have a plan to keep in touch with supporters throughout the year. Given that it costs an estimated five times more to recruit one Read More…
By susanlienau | December 16, 2016 | Annual Funds, Capital Campaigns, Leadership Development, Major Gifts
The success of your next capital, annual or major giving campaign begins with the right people guiding and directing it. Referencing best practices from thousands of successful campaigns, Robert C. Happy, Jr., President of Averill Fundraising Solutions, will help you identify and recruit the most qualified candidates for your campaign leadership team through this webinar. Email info@averillsolutions.com and Read More…
By susanlienau | November 30, 2016 | Annual Funds, Capital Campaigns, Major Gifts, Philanthropy Operations
Building a new case for support or updating your current one provides a great opportunity to engage current donors and cultivate newer ones. The process of case building should be as inclusive as possible – engaging volunteers and other leaders in the process creates ownership opportunities and helps your organization develop a work product that Read More…
By susanlienau | July 14, 2016 | Capital Campaigns, Featured News, Leadership Development, Major Gifts, Philanthropy Operations
Your organization is on the precipice of exciting and transformational growth! This may mean purchasing a new building, doubling the size of your endowment or funding a new program to further your mission. Growth of this magnitude will more than likely require funds above and beyond annual fundraising dollars, leading you and your board to Read More…
