Undergoing a capital campaign -- like the Rebuilding Bayliss Park campaign Paul J. Strawhecker, Inc. completed in 2005 for the City of Council Bluffs (final fountain art pictured above) -- is a major initiative for most nonprofit organizations.
Because of this, experience is crucial to a successful outcome.
The experienced campaign consultants at Paul J. Strawhecker, Inc. know the twists, turns and even roadblocks that can occur during a capital campaign. Proper planning is the key to a successful campaign, and our campaign consultants design a detailed campaign master plan unique to your organization.
Your plan addresses your project objectives and uses information gathered during the philanthropic planning study – a relationship database developed for key individuals in the campaign. The study also contains vital information obtained from research conducted on successful campaigns, sharing some common goals and objectives of the proposed campaign.
The campaign master plan includes all aspects of the campaign with sub-goals and timeframes for all stated objectives. Once finalized, the plan becomes the internal management vehicle for determining all major and minor steps and phases of your campaign, as well as monitoring the management success for the campaign. Specific responsibilities will be assigned so that it is clear what expectations and responsibilities exist in order to guarantee the success of your campaign.
Paul J. Strawhecker, Inc. provides the following types of arrangements for campaign consultation:
Resident (on-site)
Campaign Management
Consulting
The experienced professionals at Paul J. Strawhecker, Inc. will provide to you the following support during your campaign:
Set up and supervise operation of your campaign
Design and implement your campaign master plan
Prepare an organization plan and a budget
Prepare a strong case statement
Produce all campaign materials
Help identify and research each major prospect and then try to identify the best solicitor for each prospect
Prepare top 10 and top 100 prospect lists
Tailor each presentation for special prospects
Identify the best foundation prospects, write all foundation grant proposals and coordinate the best method for presenting the proposal
Plan, implement and coordinate all prospect cultivation activities
Help evaluate prospects as well as prepare evaluation materials
Create and implement campaign public relations program and assist with special event planning (if needed)
Plan and coordinate all campaign meetings, i.e., time, place, agenda and materials
Orient and help train all campaign volunteers plus prepare all volunteer materials
Prepare campaign progress reports and do all necessary follow-up and monitoring with respect to campaign volunteers and their assignments
Make certain all campaign gifts are properly recorded and promptly acknowledged
Make sure that the campaign schedule is closely followed
Be willing to do everything possible to help your organization achieve its campaign goal.
How ready is your organization for a capital campaign? Try our Campaign Readiness Assessment Tool and assess your current situation.
Click here to request more information for your upcoming capital campaign.
If you'd like to purchase "Capital Campaign Implementation: Are You Ready?" by Paul J. Strawhecker, MPA, ACFRE, please contact us.
