All in Ask the Expert
Ask the Expert: Why do we have to wait to take our capital campaign public? In the capital campaign world, the best time to begin your public phase is after you have reached 90%-95% of your total goal through personal solicitations. Going public too soon can cost you major gifts.
Ask a capital campaign expert: Can an inexperienced board achieve capital campaign success? Our advice: Take deep breath and follow the process. Capital campaigns find success by following a specific and very common process. A vital part of that process is recruiting committee members who can expand your reach to potential donors with whom you are not yet connected.
