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Brittany Bral
Nov 1, 20221 min read
Hope Village Welcome Home Campaign
On October 6th, 2022, Hope Village celebrated the public launch of their Welcome Home Campaign where they hosted 250 in person attendees...
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Brittany Bral
Oct 26, 20222 min read
Where Are They Now? Story Builder Campaign Update!
The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library was built in 1976 when gas was 59c per gallon, Happy Days was the most popular show on tv, and...
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Brittany Bral
Sep 20, 20223 min read
Campaign Readiness Study; The Role of the Study Summit
In preparation for a Capital Campaign, Crescendo Fundraising Professionals consultants first need to complete a crucial planning step...
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Brittany Bral
Aug 1, 20224 min read
Common Definitions in Fundraising
Have you ever heard fundraising terms and not fully understood what they meant? Maybe you’re new to the world of campaigning and not...
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Apr 7, 20222 min read
What to do when constructions bids are higher than your goal
On occasion, momentum can slow in a campaign prior to reaching the goal, the construction bids are more than the fundraising goal, or the...
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Mar 3, 20223 min read
Planning an Effective Launch
Much of the hard work during a capital campaign will have been completed once 60 to 70 percent of the capital campaign goal has been...
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Feb 2, 20222 min read
The Role of a Public Launch
Publicly launching a capital campaign is an important step in the fundraising process. However, no major campaign should start at $0....
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Jan 14, 20223 min read
Recent Study Supports $2.7M Fundraising Campaign for Hope Village
The Hope Village Board of Directors approved a contract with Crescendo Fundraising Professionals, LLC, to initiate a $2.7 million capital...
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Jillian Harris
Jan 4, 20222 min read
Developing a Solid Case Statement for Your Organization or Project
A case statement is a rationale to support a particular cause or mission and should include all details regarding a major capital...
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Jillian Harris
Dec 6, 20212 min read
The Role of a Crescendo Fundraising Consultant
You, like many others, may be hesitant to hire a fundraising consultant because you aren’t sure what exactly they assist with during the...
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Jillian Harris
Oct 11, 20212 min read
Key Campaign Maxims
Like many industries, there are principles that drive the ability to reach capital campaign goals in an effective and consistent manner....
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Jillian Harris
Sep 21, 20212 min read
HOPE VILLAGE CAMPAIGN READINESS STUDY SUMMIT TO EXAMINE FUNDRAISING STRATEGY
Hope Village has contracted with Crescendo Fundraising Professionals, LLC, to conduct a Campaign Readiness Study Summit to determine the...
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Jillian Harris
Jul 12, 20212 min read
What is a Capital Campaign?
By definition, a capital campaign is an organized effort to raise a large amount of money, typically from private donors, within a...
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Jillian Harris
Jun 12, 20212 min read
A Three Step Capital Campaign Fundraising Process
The hallmark of Crescendo Fundraising Professionals, LLC, is hands-on support throughout a three-step capital campaign fundraising...
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Jillian Harris
May 17, 20213 min read
Recent Testimonials: Don't Take Our Word For It
We are incredibly grateful to the organizations we’ve been able to partner with on exciting capital projects over the course of 40+...
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Jillian Harris
Mar 23, 20213 min read
The Critical Role of Pre-Campaign Committees
For us, the people are what bring incredible fun and joy to our capital campaign process. A large role of the pre-campaign committees is...
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Jillian Harris
Nov 24, 20203 min read
We're Still Fundraising!
Needless to say, it’s been a tough nine months due to Covid-19. But like most businesses, we’re working hard serving our clients and...
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Jillian Harris
Aug 3, 20202 min read
Is There an Upside to a Pandemic?
It is a difficult time for non-profits in America and around the world. According to a survey posted by Philanthropy News Digest of...
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Jillian Harris
Jul 9, 20202 min read
Did You Know Crescendo Offers Strategic Planning?
Strong organizations require strong planning efforts and a commitment to both working effectively in real-time but also having a plan for...
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Jillian Harris
Apr 14, 20201 min read
A Note of Thanks
During this 'Stay at Home' order time amidst COVID-19, it has allowed me time to fondly revisit my experiences. I have been reflecting...
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