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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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Jillian Harris
Feb 3, 20203 min read
Using a Gift Table in Your Assessment
Now that we’ve covered some of the basics of fundraising, campaigns, and our process, let’s review one of the most important tools that...
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Jillian Harris
Dec 16, 20192 min read
Unpacking the Basics of Giving USA Statistics
Facts are important in fundraising campaigns, and in all areas of work and life for that matter. They set the stage and provide a solid...
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Jillian Harris
May 2, 20193 min read
Phase II: Pre-Campaign Planning
Our last blog shared details of Phase I, the Campaign Readiness Study. After the interest, leadership and financial support has been...
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Jillian Harris
Nov 7, 20181 min read
Favorable Conditions Necessary to Consider a Municipal Campaign
Even in the best-case scenario, private fundraising initiatives for municipal projects require a specific set of support tactics to keep...
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Jillian Harris
Oct 12, 20182 min read
Phase I: Campaign Readiness Study
Gathering feedback, interviewing community members, engaging with area leaders. These are all important elements in the Campaign...
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Jillian Harris
Aug 10, 20182 min read
A Campaign Roadmap
The role of the planning or campaign readiness study is to provide a strong, overall strategy for the campaign – the campaign roadmap....
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Jillian Harris
Jul 25, 20182 min read
Assessing Financial Strengths for Fundraising or a Capital Campaign
Do you have a dream to raise big money? Given the increased competition for charitable dollars, both in not-for-profit and municipal...
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Jillian Harris
May 22, 20182 min read
Steps Toward Completing a Campaign Readiness Study
Your municipality or board has determined a capital campaign should fundraise private dollars to better meet quality of life needs of...
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Jillian Harris
May 18, 20182 min read
Why Crescendo?
The importance of hiring a tested, trusted team. What We Do Crescendo Fundraising Professionals, LLC is a consulting firm which...
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