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Capital campaign management Services
Three models of campaign management
We offer three distinct models of capital campaign management to respond to our clients’ needs.
Complete Execution
We take full responsibility for executing the capital campaign, allowing you to focus on your core mission and priorities.
Collaborative Partnership
An extension of your team, we leverage your institutional knowledge to collaborate on campaign management and strategy.
Trusted Counsel
We stand by your side as a trusted campaign advisor with objective insights, best practices, and new ways of thinking.
We have been very pleased to have Graham-Pelton at our side as we embark on a highly ambitious capital campaign. They have won the confidence of trustees and other community leaders.”
Jonathan Brougham, Head of School Emeritus, The Hun School of Princeton
Capital Campaign Management, Counsel, and Fundraising:
Capabilities and Services
ACCELERATE YOUR SUCCESS WITH CAPS™
Not every organization requires a traditional feasibility study to successfully launch an ambitious campaign.
STUDIES AND PLANNING SERVICES | Drive Fundraising Results
Sophisticated analysis and planning to take your fundraising to the next level.
CAPS™ (Campaign Accelerated Planning Phase)
Our specialized service expedites the planning phase of a fundraising campaign. CAPS™ allows organizations to develop a comprehensive campaign strategy within a shorter timeframe. It provides the advantage of saving time without sacrificing the strategic thinking, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement required for a successful campaign.
Learn more: Campaign Feasibility and Planning
Traditional Campaign Planning and Feasibility Studies
Assesses donor readiness and giving potential to craft a comprehensive campaign strategy with realistically ambitious goals. Our data-informed plan delivers a clear roadmap to navigate every phase of a campaign – from organizational to post-campaign – with confidence.
Learn more: Campaign Feasibility and Planning
Post-Campaign Audits
A thorough evaluation of your most recent campaign. We assess campaign effectiveness, analyze donor contributions and engagement, and evaluate data quality and completeness to provide actionable recommendations to optimize future fundraising efforts. Leverage the investment you already made in your campaign to understand your campaign’s impact, identify growth opportunities, and make strategic decisions for future success.
Development Assessment
A comprehensive analysis of all fundraising efforts, assessing strengths, identifying areas for improvement, and providing actionable recommendations. Our in-depth assessment provides valuable insights into development effectiveness, optimized strategies, enhanced donor relationships, and sustainable growth.
Growth Planning
A comprehensive strategic plan articulated through the lens of fundraising, tailored to your organization’s long-term needs and goals. From setting strategic objectives to identifying key initiatives and resource allocation, we provide a detailed yet flexible roadmap that aligns fundraising efforts with organizational mission and ensures sustainable growth.
Learn more: Operations and Growth Planning
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT | Ensure Campaign Success
Flexible, scalable, and right-sized campaign management services so you can rest assured that your campaign will be successful.
Complete Campaign Execution
Our team takes full responsibility for executing the capital campaign. We handle the strategic planning, implementation, and management of all fundraising activities, allowing you to focus on your core mission and organizational priorities.
Collaborative Campaign Partnership
Serving as an extension of your team, we collaborate on campaign management and strategy, leveraging your institutional knowledge and insights to develop a tailored approach. Our partnership involves regular communication, joint decision-making, and shared accountability.
Trusted Capital Campaign Counsel
We stand by your side as a trusted advisor throughout the campaign providing guidance, expertise, and strategic counsel to empower your organization. Serving as a resource and sounding board, we offer objective insights, best practices, and new ways of thinking to enhance your fundraising efforts.
INTERIM AND TRANSITIONAL STAFFING | Maintain Continuity During Transitions
Skilled professionals who seamlessly integrate into client teams to ensure seamless continuity. Our bench of experienced fundraisers can hit the ground running and maintain momentum during critical periods.
- Director of Development
- VP of Advancement/Chief Development Officer
- Major/Principal Gift Officers
- Campaign Director
Learn more: Interim and Transitional Staffing
RELATED FUNDRAISING SERVICES | Grow Philanthropy for Your Organization
Everything modern development offices need to support robust fundraising efforts.
Annual Giving Campaigns
Assesses current strategies, identifies areas for improvement, and develops a tailored plan to enhance donor engagement and maximize the impact of annual giving. We use data-driven insights combined with a healthy balance of best practices and innovative approaches to help optimize annual giving efforts for long-term success.
Major Gifts Strategies and Campaigns
Strategic and coordinated efforts to identify, cultivate, and solicit high-net-worth individuals who have the capacity and inclination to make transformative gifts. Through personalized strategies, relationship-building techniques, and effective stewardship, we help grow and strengthen major gift pipelines.
Corporate and Foundations Engagement Strategies
Crafts targeted strategies to effectively engage and collaborate with corporate partners and foundations. By leveraging data insights, relationship-building techniques, and industry best practices, we help you forge strong partnerships that align with your mission and maximize funding opportunities.
WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING | Build Internal Capacity
Experienced facilitators customize each session to engage your board members, staff, volunteers, and relevant cohorts with industry best practices.
- Campaign Readiness for Boards
- Fundraising for Deans and Academic Leaders (HE, HC)
- Visioning and Priority Setting
- Major/Principal Gift Officers Training
Learn more: Workshops, Training, and Retreats
Select Campaign Counsel & Management Clients
St. Bonaventure University
Eastern US
LatinoJustice PRLDEF
EASTERN US
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Western US
Institute of Development Professionals in Education
INTERNATIONAL
Nature Conservancy – Louisiana Chapter
SOUTHERN US
Bucknell University
EASTERN US
Featured Capital Campaign Partnership
Success Story: University of Lynchburg embarks on unprecedented campaign
Nationally recognized private university undertakes a planning study for the most ambitious comprehensive campaign in its history.
Capital Campaign Fundraising Insights
Should You Hire a Capital Campaign Consultant? Quick Guide
Organizations rarely embark on capital campaigns alone.
Capital campaign consultants help nonprofits successfully navigate the complexities and challenges of these transformative projects. If you’re planning (or considering) a capital campaign for your organization, you’ve likely already wondered, “Do I need to hire a consultant?”
How to Write a Case for Support: Pro Tips for Driving Impact
Creating a compelling case for support is a critical first step for launching any new fundraising initiative.
An effective case for support can galvanize and motivate existing supporters and inspire new donors to share your vision. Plus, it gives your entire team a shared language to use throughout the campaign.
