Capital Campaigns: Strategies That Work, Fourth Edition serves as an essential guide for capital campaigns of all sizes and configurations, from small start-ups to colleges and universities. Ideal for novices and experienced professionals alike, this practical, hands-on guide is now a standard reference in the field. Since the publication of the last edition, the field of fundraising has undergone a major sea change thanks to widespread use of the internet as a tool for raising capital. This thoroughly revised fourth edition has been updated in every chapter to reflect the current ways of communicating and raising money in this digital era. It offers a new chapter on social media and crowd-sourced fundraising in capital campaigns as well as a new chapter on getting your board of directors campaign-ready.

The Second Edition of Capital Campaigns remains the authoritative work on developing plans, strategies, and tactics that will raise funds for capital projects. It details proven methods of preparing for, launching, and completing a successful project. Step-by-step instructions, along with graphs, charts, checklists, and case studies will help make your campaign run smoothly by outlining the entire process from start to finish.

"How your hospital, civic organization, social or human service agency, museum, school, university, community college, theater, church, musical group, or just about any not-for-profit organization can raise $1 million to $100 million to build a new building, expand your current building, create an endowment, or otherwise move to the next level."

"This book is highly recommended for development professionals, as well as board members and administrators who believe that a few million can easily be raised by development personnel in their spare time." --National Society of Fund Raising Executives Journal on the 1st edition Conducting a Successful Capital Campaign has been the definitive resource on capital campaigns for a decade. Now, in the long-awaited second edition of the best-selling guide, Kent Dove offers an updated and expanded blueprint for planning and managing a successful capital campaign. He not only gives authoritative guidance to every aspect of a capital campaign but also provides new discussions on such important topics as linking strategic planning to fundraising, conducting external market surveys, defining leadership roles, establishing a campaign and solicitation process, and more. Other enhancements include: * A dramatically expanded resource section that includes samples of a strategic plan, market surveys, case statements, financial reports, pledge forms, newsletters, program brochures, a complete volunteer kit, and a post-campaign evaluation * New chapters on technology in fundraising, leadership gifts, and developing lasting relationships with donors * Updated examples and real-world lessons from diverse organizations that have conducted their own capital campaigns * The Dove Preparedness Index (DPI), a unique measurement tool that helps organizations simply and accurately assess their readiness to embark on a capital campaign * The new Continuous Lifetime Giving Program Model, including an analytical and segmented marketing approach to its implementation * A modernized version of the 80/20 rule, addressing the size and number of gifts that are needed to conduct a successful capital campaign Packed with checklists, formulas, and tables, Conducting a Successful Capital Campaign is sure to make difference in your capital campaign

Lysakowski explains how to determine an organization's readiness for a capital campaign; helps readers decide if and when a planning study is needed; shows how to allocate human and financial resources effectively; and gives how-to advice to plan every aspect of the campaign.

An authoritative, systematic guide to planning and managing a successful capital campaign in any type of nonprofit organization. Dove draws on his extensive experience as a fund raising manager and consultant to offer winning strategies and formulas for streamlining the fund raising process and maximizing results. He offers practical, how-to advice for handling all phases of capital campaigns?from conducting an initial market analysis and getting board members involved to soliciting donors and ensuring ongoing commitment of key people. He identifies the key principles of a capital campaign?small or large, regional or national, and shows how these principles can be applied in any type of nonprofit organization.

Achieving Excellence in Fundraising is the go-to reference for fundraising principles, concepts, and techniques. With comprehensive guidance toward the fundraising role, this book reflects the latest advances in fundraising knowledge. Coverage includes evolving technologies, the importance of high net worth donors, global fundraising perspectives, results analysis and performance evaluation, accountability, and credentialing, with contributions from noted experts in the field. You'll gain essential insight into the practice of fundraising and the fundraising cycle, reinforced by ancillary discussion questions, case studies, and additional readings. With contributions from members of The Fund Raising School and the faculty of Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, this new edition includes detailed guidance on nonprofit accounting practices as defined by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, rounding out the complete, thorough coverage of the fundraising profession. Designed to provide both theory and practical knowledge, this book is an all-in-one resource for anyone who performs fundraising duties. Understand donor dynamics and craft an institutional development plan Explore essential marketing and solicitation techniques Learn effective volunteer recruitment, retention, and management strategies Fundraising merges a variety of fields including psychology, business management, accounting, and marketing, making it a unique role that requires a uniquely well rounded yet focused skillset. Amidst economic uncertainty and a widening wealth gap the world over, it's more important than ever for fundraisers to have a firm grasp on the tools at their disposal. Achieving Excellence in Fundraising is the ultimate guide to succeeding in this critical role.

"Throughout the book, the authors address the key components of an annual giving program--including telemarketing, direct mail, special events, personal solicitation and matching gifts--and reveal how to integrate each component of the annual giving program into a coherent, fluid fundraising plan"--Publisher website (April 2007).

Whether running the capital campaign yourself or employing a consultant to help you, capital campaign planning is not a responsibility that can be easily delegated. If you are contemplating a capital appeal, you can increase your chances of success with the principles of this book and adapting them to your own circumstances.

Why of all the hundreds of fund raising books available did Americorps Vista, with offices throughout the United States, single out The Relentlessly Practical Guide to Raising Serious Money as the premier book on the subject and provide a copy to thousands of its staff?