Do we really need a feasibility study? (Or what we like to call a “Campaign Planning Study,” here at DickersonBakker.) This is a great question, and to answer it well, you first need to understand the purpose of a Campaign … read more
“Why does a capital campaign need a consultant?” That is one of the most frequent questions students ask when I teach my course on capital campaigns at the University of Saint Thomas in Minneapolis. There are multiple reasons that most … read more
Just last week, Valley Christian Counseling Center in Fargo, North Dakota hit their $3 million capital campaign goal for a new counseling center that will open this fall! To many, this was a seemingly impossible goal. Prior to this campaign, … read more
Just the other day, I consulted an organization about their quest to launch a capital campaign to serve their ever-increasing need in the community. Many of the organization’s leaders and board members expressed excitement at the possibility of approaching a … read more
Capital campaigns can seem daunting and downright intimidating. Raising millions of dollars for your project requires both a sound strategy and determination. Before diving head-first into the fundraising plan of your campaign, consider following these seven best practices to make … read more
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We recently got a call from a Christian school wanting to start a capital campaign and raise $3 million dollars. But, they only felt like they could raise $1.5 million. In today’s episode, Brent answers the #1 question… what should … read more
Just the other day, I had a conversation with an executive director that thrilled me. The ED, I will call her Paula, leads a local agency just a few miles from my home in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Paula is new … 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
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
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