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
Campaign Consultant Assistance
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.
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