By susanlienau | June 8, 2016 | Capital Campaigns, Featured News, Major Gifts
Running a campaign for any organization is a challenge, but the task can be especially daunting for organizations which have a limited pool of major gift prospects. Many organizations wonder how to successfully run a campaign without losing ground in other areas, such as annual funds and regular operations and services. What may be surprising Read More…
By susanlienau | February 18, 2016 | Capital Campaigns, Featured News, Major Gifts, Prospect Research
It’s a new year and that means new fundraising goals. You wrapped up year-end giving and dove headfirst into this year’s projects. But where does that quick jump back in leave your bigger, more time-consuming, and possibly costly projects? Does your school need a new science wing? Library? Gym? What about your animal shelter? Are Read More…
By susanlienau | December 18, 2015 | Annual Funds, Capital Campaigns, Featured News, Major Gifts
Two years ago, we received a call from an enthusiastic donor who was ready to make a seven-figure gift to support capital projects. His one condition, however, was for his gift to be structured in a way that would encourage giving from others in the community. Only a few million from our campaign goal, we Read More…