10 Free Capital Campaign Planning Resources
How can these free resources help in your capital campaign planning?
Through the sharing of information. Capital campaign planning is a major effort for any nonprofit. From the small nonprofit executive director taking on a capital campaign for the first time to the massive university with a full staff of seasoned capital campaign fundraisers, the execution of a capital campaign takes strategic planning, laser focus on the process, and committed people. We want you to be well prepared and confident moving forward.
CampaignCounsel.org has developed a bank of free resources to assist anyone exploring or undertaking a capital campaign. We hope executive directors and development directors will use the information to answer their own questions and prepare their nonprofit boards for the effort. We have created resources like free in-person or remote workshops, financial formulas and sample materials that will help you strengthen your capital campaign confidence and ability.
We hope you’ll take advantage of these free capital campaign planning resources.
1. Capital Campaign Readiness Assessment
Is your nonprofit organization ready for a capital campaign? To reach full potential, many nonprofits need to grow. That growth often involves expanding infrastructure and facilities and requires conducting a capital campaign to raise the funds to bring the project to life. Answer these questions to find out if you’re ready for a capital campaign.
2. No-Fee Capital Campaign Workshop
Capital campaign planning begins with understanding. If you aren't sure where to begin with your capital campaign, then let CampaignCounsel.org come to you - in person or virtually. In a brief yet informative session, we cover everything from feasibility studies to leading a successful campaign. Find more information on our no-fee workshop here.
3. Capital Campaign Cash Flow Formula
Your capital campaign budget should consider whether you will have enough cash through completion of your project or if you need to take out bridge loans. We've developed a formula and a handy spreadsheet for you to use to determine your needs and help you budget for your capital campaign. Click here to learn more.
4. Capital Campaign Gift Chart Builder
A Capital Campaign Gift Chart shows a rough estimate on the size and number of gifts you will need to achieve your campaign goals. We created a tool that will make it easy to determine your major gift needs. Download it now.
5. Capital Campaign Video Examples
Whether your capital campaign budget is large or small, you have the opportunity to create a compelling case through video. Here we share examples of low-budget and high-budget campaign videos to help inspire you.
6. Capital Campaign Planning vs. Feasibility Study Chart
Review this chart to understand the differences between our campaign planning study and a feasibility study. It also will help you identify the important questions to ask any capital campaign consultant you interview.
7. Capital Campaign RFP Sample
Wondering where to start in engaging a capital campaign consultant? Here’s a sample RFP to help guide you. Click here to get started.
8. Capital Campaign Case for Support Samples
Your campaign’s case for support outlines the needs and benefits of your capital request. The very best cases for support weave together the image of your nonprofit, its role in the community, and how fulfilling that role benefits your users and the community. Here we present some examples to get you started. Click here for a library example and here for a health care example.
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10. Contact Us
We are always happy to answer your questions about capital campaign fundraising. Contact us today!
