Archive for the ‘Campaigns’ Category

Posted July 28th, 2010 by Tim Triplett | No Comments

The Flaws of a Grassroots Campaign Model

Whether it’s a capital campaign raising $1 million or $50 million, it takes less than one hundred people (including grants) to account for more than eighty percent of all the money received.

Posted June 22nd, 2010 by Tim Triplett | No Comments

Budgeting for a Capital Campaign

How much does a capital campaign cost? Campaign costs are the costs directly related to bringing in funds, including executive and support staffing—the greatest expense—consultant’s fees, donor relations materials and marketing collateral, communications, office and equipment expenses, pledge attrition (people who pledge buy don’t pay), and prospect cultivation expenses.

Posted June 21st, 2010 by Tim Triplett | No Comments

Positioning a Ministry for a Capital Campaign

Discover why it’s important to develop a positioning statement for a capital campaign because it ensures a shared vision for the campaign throughout the organization and it serves as a guide to tactical communications planning.

Posted June 2nd, 2010 by Tim Triplett | No Comments

A Capital Campaign to Retire Debt

You pastor a significant church that has enjoyed unprecedented growth since moving into a new facility. A large portion of the facility has already been paid for, yet there remains $1 million of debt. What do you do?

Posted May 26th, 2010 by Tim Triplett | No Comments

Why Capital Campaigns Fail

Money is fuel for vision. On the other side of a successful capital campaign is tremendous gain. But in too many cases, the campaigns were not carried out successfully. The results were disappointing and the carnage has been appalling – senior pastors lacking credibility, wasted resources, burned-out staff, and frustrated congregants.

Posted May 25th, 2010 by Tim Triplett | No Comments

Leading a Capital Campaign

A successful stewardship campaign has to lead a congregation through an eight-stage process of transformation.