Annual Fund Raising
Annual Fund Raising Let's be honest. Annual fund raising may not be very exciting, but it is a critical success factor in Read more
Major Donor Development
Major Donor Development "Big dollars are almost never given; they are almost always asked for." Moses Read more
Pre-Campaign (Feasibility Studies)
Pre-Campaign (Feasibility) Studies The first phase of a capital campaign is a Pre-Campaign or Feasibility Study to determine what the likely Read more
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Friend and Fund Raising
Money Business
Consider the PurposeOne way to answer this question is to consider whether you're seeking contributions for all the possible purposes. Contributions can be sought for three major areas: operations, capital and endowment. The most common purpose for which contributed dollars are sought is to keep the cost of the camp or conference services affordable. Assistance may be given out in the form of camperships, or perhaps prices are kept below costs. But there are other operating uses that can be featured in fund raising. Perhaps you need to replace equipment or program supplies such as craft materials, canoes, and bow and arrow sets. Some camps may simply buy supplies out of operating revenue, but you could feature these items for donors support. The list of operation items you need to buy can be as varied as your program. |
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Whether you do not need to raise contributions currently, seemingly are always involved in seeking contributions, or are somewhere in between; it is appropriate to ask: "Are we doing what we should be doing in the area of financial development?" For some the answer may be: "We are doing everything we can, and we are doing it right." For most the answer is more likely: "We could be doing more, and we could be doing it better." But what should you be doing, and what can you do better?
"Thank you for your help and counsel regarding our recent Leadership Giving Campaign. The methodology, advice and guidance you provided our team has paid off for not only this year's campaign but for our future Leadership Giving activities. . . . The Donor Briefing concept you suggested has been a HOME RUN! It resulted in an increase of well over $1.4 million and the prospect of a second $500,000 gift from another donor group. . . . Our staff is energized. Our Board has caught the vision . . . This has not only been what we hoped it would be, but it has turned into much more. I am convinced that any Army unit that commits to working this program can be successful!"
"Despite what the news media reports, checks are still being written for ministry. Stewards are still stewards in any economy. 
