In preparation for a Capital Campaign, Crescendo Fundraising Professionals consultants first need to complete a crucial planning step...

Have you ever heard fundraising terms and not fully understood what they meant? Maybe you’re new to the world of campaigning and not...

On occasion, momentum can slow in a campaign prior to reaching the goal, the construction bids are more than the fundraising goal, or the...

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...

Publicly launching a capital campaign is an important step in the fundraising process. However, no major campaign should start at $0....

The Hope Village Board of Directors approved a contract with Crescendo Fundraising Professionals, LLC, to initiate a $2.7 million capital...

A case statement is a rationale to support a particular cause or mission and should include all details regarding a major capital...

You, like many others, may be hesitant to hire a fundraising consultant because you aren’t sure what exactly they assist with during the...

Like many industries, there are principles that drive the ability to reach capital campaign goals in an effective and consistent manner....

Hope Village has contracted with Crescendo Fundraising Professionals, LLC, to conduct a Campaign Readiness Study Summit to determine the...

By definition, a capital campaign is an organized effort to raise a large amount of money, typically from private donors, within a...

The hallmark of Crescendo Fundraising Professionals, LLC, is hands-on support throughout a three-step capital campaign fundraising...

We are incredibly grateful to the organizations we’ve been able to partner with on exciting capital projects over the course of 40+...

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...

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...

It is a difficult time for non-profits in America and around the world. According to a survey posted by Philanthropy News Digest of...

Strong organizations require strong planning efforts and a commitment to both working effectively in real-time but also having a plan for...

During this 'Stay at Home' order time amidst COVID-19, it has allowed me time to fondly revisit my experiences. I have been reflecting...

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...

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...