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[Workshop]

Almost Everything You Wanted to Know About Capital Campaigns [3.0 CFRE Credits]

November 4, 2010
Sponsored by: CharityChannel Summit 2010
St. Petersburg, FL
Presenters: Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE & Norman Olshansky

Part I: Getting Ready for a Capital Campaign

Part II: Bringing the Campaign to a Successful Conclusion  Read more



[Recommended Book]

Capital Campaigns: Everything You Need to Know! (eBook)

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By Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
A comprehensive guide and workbook; the first ebook in the CAPITAL VENTURE Executive Fundraising Series.
 
Publisher's Description:
 

Planning a Capital Campaign? Already in a campaign? Thinking about one? Then CAPITAL VENTURE's latest eBook in the Executive Fundraising Series, Capital Campaigns: Everything You Need to Know! is for you. More than a book, this is a workbook with step-by-step instructions and many customizable tools to help you create and implement a successful campaign.  Read more



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Case Statement Evaluation Checklist

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  • Does it elicit emotional as well as rational "reasons" to give?


  • Does it tell your potential donors how their gift will make a difference?


  • Does it evoke a sense of the history and long-term importance of your organization and its work?
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[Recommended Book]

Developing Your Case for Support

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By Timothy Seiler
The best book out there on this subject, Seiler gives you a “workbook” to develop your compelling case.

Publisher's Description:

The cornerstone of any successful fund raising program is an effective case for support. Written by Tim Seiler — a leader in the field of fund raising and a disciple of master fund raiser Hank Rosso — Developing Your Case for Support is a practical, hands-on workbook that shows nonprofit professionals, volunteers, and consultants how to take the first critical step in the complex process of soliciting charitable gifts.  Read more



[Tutorial]

Developing Your Case for Support

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By Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
CAPITAL VENTURE CEO/President

The Importance of the Case

Sometimes development professionals only think about the importance of having a case for support when they are preparing to launch a capital campaign. However, every organization needs a case for support for all of its fundraising activities. The case has been defined by some as "the reasons why an organization both needs and merits philanthropic support….," (AFP Fundraising Dictionary); ….a clear, compelling statement of all the reasons why anyone should consider making contribution…. (Harold J. Seymour) and "… an internal database …of information that will support the preparation of various documents and publications…" (Henry A Rosso). The case is all of this and more.  Read more



[Recommended Book]

Getting Ready for a Capital Campaign

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By Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
One of the Top Ten Bestsellers at the AFP Bookstore!
Publisher's Description:

Every development officer who is launching a capital campaign needs to keep this handy guide at their fingertips. Its bulleted, scannable format will help you quickly assess your organization's internal and external readiness for a successful capital campaign: Are you ready for them? Internal readiness topics include organizational structure, giving history, staffing, the board, non-board volunteers, public image and the organization's level of technology. Are they ready for you? External readiness covers preliminary planning, making the case, planning study interviews, and hiring and working with consultants. The booklet includes a handy Campaign Readiness Evaluation checklist, to identify if your organization is ready (or not!) to conduct a campaign.  Read more



[Tip Sheet]

Getting Your Development House in Order Tips

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  1. Make sure the organization has a clear, concise mission statement. It will be impossible to raise money if you can't build a compelling case around the organization's mission.
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How Important is Strategic Planning for Philanthropy?

By Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
CAPITAL VENTURE, CEO/President
Originally presented as a white paper for the 2008 AFP International Conference in San Diego

The Issue:

Development programs in many organizations, even some larger institutions, still rely on grants, special events or one major source of funding. Funding sources can dry up due to government cuts, corporate mergers, failed events, or disappointed donors. Failure to plan strategically for development can cause organizations to be unable to respond to environmental changes, internal weaknesses and changing demographics of their constituents.  Read more


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[Tip Sheet]

Mission/Vision Tips

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Mission, vision, values, goals, case for support—what is it all about, do we need all these things, what is the difference between them, how do we use them? Let's start with the two basic documents most organizations start with-mission and vision. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:  Read more



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