Capital Campaigns

St. Aidan's Episcopal Church recently completed a capital campaign for debt retirement. Pastor Anna Doherty describes some of the key lessons the community learned from their experience.
At the beginning of a campaign process I often hear, “If we could just raise this amount of money, we could get to doing real ministry. Imagine the transformation!”
Church leaders: How much time should one spend on raising funds?
Afraid to upset the apple cart, we often hold our tongue or only communicate half of a piece of information rather than allowing others the dignity of choosing their own response.
The Power of Community in Fundraising – it is NOT about the Money!
How one church's capital campaign flourished even amid economic downturn.
Why should I give to remodel the kitchen when I have been complaining about the coffee for 5 years?
By Terri Matthes
Do you need a video for your capital campaign? Maybe you've had your heart strings pulled by glowing shots and the stirring soundtrack of your alma mater's video or the local hospital's. But is something that flashy appropria…