Most non-profit organizations are more apt at measuring process indicators than they are at measuring outcomes. Except when it comes to development. In this case the opposite phenomenom applies. That’s the tricky thing that trips up many a Development Director… … read more
Sometimes it can be difficult for a church to reach consensus on a campaign. Sometimes it is unclear whether the congregation fully supports the project. Sometimes the leadership simply wants more objective data to help make an informed decision. Even … read more
Good help is hard to find, especially in development. Major gift development in particular requires a unique type of individual to succeed. In our experience too many who carry the title could more aptly be described as “professional visitors” than … read more
Grant writing is an art and a science, requiring both strategic creativity and formulaic precision. It can be likened to being a lawyer on paper: knowing one’s audience, highlighting the strengths and good reputation of a client, presenting a compelling, … read more
The capital campaign feasibility study is the planning tool of choice for the most successful campaigns. Well-executed, a study can boost the total revenue for your campaign, engage a broader donor base, and reduce the campaign duration. It can be … read more
CULTURE refers to the collective attitudes that characterize and impact the ways that an organization’s people will perceive one another and work together. A “development-friendly” culture provides a fertile soil for giving to flourish. Dickerson, Bakker & Associates has identified … read more
Capital Campaigns have been practiced for a many years. While the times have changed, many of the fundamental concepts of capital campaigns remain the same. Sadly, many of the common mistakes committed by well-meaning nonprofit leaders remain the same as … read more
Anyone can plant a tree, but for that tree to grow and thrive, you must take three things into consideration: sunlight, soil, and water. In the same manner, any nonprofit organization can launch a capital campaign. But if your campaign … read more
This capital campaign readiness checklist can tell you if your nonprofit is ready for a capital campaign. Nonprofit organizations should always be planning for their next capital campaign. Even if the next campaign is years away, preparing for it now … read more
When was the last time your church conducted a capital campaign? “The times they are a’changing!” was a well-known anthem of the sixties that could just as easily have been written today. If you are considering a capital campaign now, … read more
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