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Capital Campaigns: The Ingredients for Success: Part II

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By Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
CAPITAL VENTURE CEO/President
Originally published in PANO's "Keynotes"

The Three Key Ingredients

While most of the qualifications discussed in Part I of this tutorial can be developed during the early phase of the campaign, there are three key ingredients that should be in place before a decision is made to go forward with the campaign.  Read more



[Recommended Book]

Conducting a Successful Capital Campaign

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By Kent Dove
"This is one of the books I studied to prepare for my CFRE exam almost 20 years ago, still worthwhile reading; Dove provides the basic steps to a successful campaign." —Linda Lysakowski
 
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"This book is highly recommended for development professionals, as well as board members and administrators who believe that a few million can easily be raised by development personnel in their spare time." —National Society of Fund Raising Executives Journal on the 1st edition  Read more



[Tutorial]

Creating the Dream Team of Fundraising Volunteers

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By Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
CAPITAL VENTURE CEO/President

Powerpoint presentation.  Read more



[Tip Sheet]

Development Committee Tips

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Why is a Development Committee important for your nonprofit organization? It is critical that all fundraising activities are coordinated through the Development Office and that there is a Development Plan in place that includes realistic goals and objectives for the development program. The Development Committee will provide the volunteer perspective that can motivate and inspire the board's fundraising activities, support the Development Office and add valuable talent and connections to improve fundraising results. Here are some tips for recruiting and working with an effective Development Committee.  Read more



[Recommended Book]

Fundraising Basics: A Complete Guide

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By Barbara Ciconte
A practical guide to everything you need to know about fundraising.

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The Second Edition of the essential book on the basics of fundraising provides new, up-to-date and valuable information that every beginning fundraiser needs to know. With updated case studies and real-life examples, this practical guide will continue to provide an overview of the field and give development staff, managers, and directors a platform from which to operate their fundraising programs.  Read more



[Recommended Book]

Fundraising Fundamentals: A Guide to Annual Giving for Professionals and Volunteers

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By James Greenfield
Greenfield always has sound advice for professionals and volunteers in fundraising.

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For many nonprofits, annual giving is the fuel source that will fund their programs and services throughout the year. A successful campaign requires constant creativity, enthusiasm, energy, and immediate results, which makes it a most challenging endeavor.

Fundraising Fundamentals presents step-by-step guidelines for carrying out all aspects of an annual giving campaign that begins with direct mail solicitation and expands using membership organizations, donor clubs, special and benefit events, and volunteer solicitation to illustrate how to develop a total annual giving program using these reliable methods and techniques. Supported by a generous supplement of authentic case studies and examples, this updated Second Edition covers the latest strategies for telephone, telemarketing, and Internet solicitation, as well as approaches to soliciting from corporations and foundations.  Read more



[Recommended Book]

Nonprofit Essentials: Recruiting and Training Fundraising Volunteers

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By Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
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Nonprofit Essentials: Recruiting and Training Fundraising Volunteers examines methods for recruiting volunteers and the materials needed to implement a successful recruitment strategy. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of the campaign chair as the leader of the capital campaign effort.   Read more



[Recommended Book]

Nonprofit Handbook, The: Fund Raising

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By James Greenfield
A basic outline of how fundraising works, which methods work best and why.

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There are some books, The Bridges of Madison County comes to mind, that are best read in one sitting. Then there are others, the Holy Bible being the quintessential example, that speak to you as your needs arise.

Certainly, The Nonprofit Handbook: Fund Raising, is in the latter category. In fact, it could legitimately be called the bible of fund raising, brimming as it is with the insights, wisdom, and expertise of 63 of the nation's best minds on all facets of fund raising.   Read more



[Tip Sheet]

Recruiting and Training Fundraising Volunteers Tips

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Over the years, I’ve been involved with numerous capital campaigns and annual fundraising campaigns for nonprofit organizations. One thing my fifteen years of consulting has taught me is that the most successful campaigns are those that involve great volunteer leadership. It all comes down to Recruiting and Training Fundraising Volunteers.  Read more



[Tip Sheet]

Recruiting and Workng with Capital Campaign Volunteers

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Capital campaign volunteers are one of the most critical components of a successful campaign. So where does one find these volunteers and how do you manage the process? To start with, use the planning study s a good start to recruit campaign cabinet members who showed an interest or were suggested by interviewees. Then add to the list of potential volunteers through strategy meetings with the board, staff and consultants.  Read more



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