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How to Prepare for a Capital Campaign

 

A capital campaign is an opportunity to identify new leaders, create opportunities for mission and service, and increase the financial capacity of your congregation. Embarking on a capital campaign requires prayer, a clear vision, and the support and involvement of parishioners. The following brochure includes information on:

  1. Remembering the Basic Principles
  2. Identifying the Need
  3. Authorizing Exploration; Informing the Congregation
  4. Creating Ownership and Involvement
  5. Forming Committees to Study Options
  6. Receiving Preliminary Report and Developing Next Steps
  7. Donig a Congregational Review
  8. Authorizing a Feasibility Study
  9. Receiving the Study and Make Campaign Decisions
  10. Consider Using Fundraising Counsel
ECF provides a flexible approach to capital campaign consultation, offering a sliding fee scale and the option for either full-time or part-time counsel.ECF believes that fundraising is a ministry and that holistic stewardship services add value; therefore,capital campaign services include planned givingand annual stewardship direction at no additional cost. For more information, contact Holly Bellows, Capital Campaign Services, Episcopal Church Foundation, 800-697-2858 or hbellows@episcopalfoundation.org. 



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