Capital Campaign Consulting for Enduring Missions
Expertise to Help Your Ministry Flourish
When it’s time for your ministry to raise funds for a substantial project, you need the right team with the right background. With BBS, you get a partner with expertise in nonprofit CEO and COO leadership, church leadership, school leadership, ministry board leadership, and more — along with nearly 40 years of fundraising and consulting experience — and client relationships that have endured to this day. Don’t just run a capital campaign … grow your ministry and mission!
Convoy of Hope Case Study
Raising Emergency Funds When Time is Short
Challenge: When a series of devastating hurricanes hit in rapid succession, long-term ministry partner Convoy of Hope needed BBS to act fast.
Solution: We produced and mailed a hugely successful Hurricane Harvey Urgent Gram — a type of emergency mailing using pre-printed stock that takes very little time to produce — in just two days. Then we dropped another effective Hurricane Irma Urgent Gram in just four days.
Result: Through such nimble fundraising techniques, and compelling emergency-response content, the Urgent Gram mailings produced 5 to 10 times normal ROIs!
Bonus Result: BBS created an Impact Report showing photos and results from the hurricane relief efforts these Urgent Gram responses made possible. The Impact Report generated significant additional gifts for ongoing relief projects helping hurricane victims.
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Funding for Schools and Churches
A successful capital campaign requires thoughtful planning, creative strategies that put your ministry’s best foot forward, and a deep dive into your network of potential donors who could support your cause.
Capital Campaign for Schools
BBS has partnered with schools — from the elementary to university level — to raise funding for a myriad of projects. From interviews and case statement development, all the way to feasibility studies and major donor gift solicitation, we offer a broad array of deliverables that will keep your capital campaign moving forward and raising funds and every phase.
Capital Campaign for Churches
Don’t leave your next big church project to just anyone. Driven by a love for Jesus and His Church — and a dedication to changing the world through your calling — BBS is the ideal partner to help you fund the next big steps your church takes for the Kingdom. A well-planned capital campaign can help you turn your God-given dreams into a reality!
“Our ministry would not be the same without the BBS team. They consistently bring wisdom, diligence, and expertise to the table as well as invaluable assistance in the execution of strategies.”
Nate Curtis, Minister of Broadcast – First Baptist Dallas, Pathway to Victory
Where to Begin — How to Finish Well
BBS Sets You Up For Success
Successful capital campaigns take time, energy, and cooperation. BBS is with you start-to-finish — helping you establish timelines, prioritize tasks, gather feedback from multiple channels, identify donor potential, analyze data, share your vision across communications, tailor your written materials, and much more. It won’t be a one-and-done discussion … but it WILL be time and attention well invested!
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- Establish Clear Goals: Clearly define what you want to achieve with the campaign. This includes deciding on the amount you need to raise and what the funds will be used for.
- Plan Thoroughly: Outline a detailed plan that includes a timeline, strategies for reaching out to potential donors, and how you will communicate your progress.
- Create a Compelling Case for Support: Tell a compelling story about why your project is necessary and how it will benefit your community. This case for support can be used in all your campaign communications.
- Identify Potential Donors: Use a prospect research tool to identify potential donors who have the capacity and inclination to give to your cause.
- Cultivate Relationships: Before making any ask, spend time cultivating relationships with potential donors. Show them how their contribution will make a difference.
- Engage Leadership and Volunteers: Engage board members, volunteers, and other community leaders in your campaign. They can help by making personal appeals to potential donors, hosting fundraising events, and spreading the word about your campaign.
A feasibility study for a capital campaign is an assessment conducted before launching a major fundraising initiative. This study aims to gauge the potential success of the campaign by examining factors like your organization’s readiness, the willingness and capacity of your potential donors to contribute, and the overall climate for fundraising.
The study usually involves interviewing key stakeholders, studying past fundraising efforts, assessing the strength of your case for support, and evaluating your resources. The results can help you set realistic fundraising goals, identify potential challenges, and develop effective strategies.
As for whether you need one, it largely depends on the scale of your campaign. For small campaigns, an internal assessment might suffice. However, for large-scale campaigns, especially those involving significant sums of money or complex projects, a professional feasibility study can be invaluable. It provides an objective view of your prospects and helps mitigate risks, making it a wise investment for most organizations.
Capital campaigns typically take between two and three years on average to complete. However, the duration can vary depending on the scope and complexity of the campaign. Whatever the length and complexity, BBS can help make yours successful!
Capital Campaign Development for Maximum Impact
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Get a trusted partner with a track record of results who will put in the hard work on your capital campaign — with a servant’s heart. We’ll get to know your one-of-a-kind vision and collaborate with you to effectively move your ministry into the future.
We’ve been coming alongside nonprofits for decades helping with their biggest fundraising initiatives — some ministries have been with us for 10, 20, even 30 years and more. Let’s connect, and start this journey of maximizing your reach together. Complete the form below and request a free discovery call with our team!
