Capital Campaigns

  • 3 hours
  • $79.00
  • Online - Self Paced
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Course Description

A capital campaign raises money that a nonprofit organization uses for any physical asset, such as purchasing or renovating a building. It's a critical part of managing in the nonprofit sector. This introductory-level course covers the key terminology and practices surrounding running a successful capital campaign within a nonprofit organization. You will learn about the phases of conducting a capital campaign (evaluation, feasibility study, organization, solicitation, and post-campaign activities) as well as how to avoid common pitfalls in capital campaigns.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the five phases of a capital campaign
  • Define what a feasibility study is and why one should be conducted prior to a capital campaign
  • Discuss what role consultants can play in conducting a feasibility study
  • Describe important factors for evaluating consultants
  • Explain how tools like a gift range chart can help to organize campaign solicitations
  • Describe the different types of leadership teams and committees that may be formed to support a capital campaign
  • Discuss different techniques that can be used to troubleshoot a stalled capital campaign
  • Understand what is required for a successful solicitation meeting

Credits

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IACET CEUs: 0.3

(Contact Hours: 3 hours) Must achieve a test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs.
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ATD CI Credits: 3

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HRCI Credits: 3

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SHRM PDCs: 3

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CFRE Points: 3


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Key Features

  • Mobile-friendly
  • Audio-enabled
  • Badge and credit-awarding
  • Real-world case studies
  • Fully accessible
  • Games & Flashcards
  • Expert-supported
  • Video content

Testimonials

Thank you for such an informative and beneficial course! I intend to recommend this course to others and take the information I've learned to inform my own organization's capital campaign

-Portio W

This was a very easy to understand, straightforward explanation of capital campaigns. This course made it so much less intimidating.

-Katie W