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Capital Campaigns

Capital Campaign Basics

Capital Campaigns 101 (LINK) - by Robert Zimmerman and Ann Lehman - This two-part article discusses campaign readiness, assembling committee leadership and important elements of planning your capital campaign.  Article
Prospect Identification 101 (DOC) - This document provides additional tips, tools and tasks for effectively identifying potential donor prospects within your camp community.  Article
Capital Campaign Planning (PDF) - Power Point presentation outlining Campaign Planning by Herb Tobin, Mentor  Presentation
Campaign Chair Job Description (DOC) - This adaptable job description outlines the major responsibilities and expectations of a Campaign Committee Chair.  Sample

 

Case Statement

Camp B'nai B'rith Master Facilities Plan and Case Statement (PDF) Sample
The Case for a Case Statement (DOC) - This document describes the need for developing a strong capital campaign Case Statement. It also provides suggested uses for your Statement and an outline of key elements for inclusion in a strong Case Statement.  Tool
Elements of a Case for Support (PDF)  Tool
Case Statement Outline (DOC)  Article
Sample Case Statement: Ramah Wisconsin (PDF)  Sample
Sample Case Statement: URJ Camp Coleman (PDF)  Sample
Sample Case Statement: URJ Green Family Camp (PDF)  Sample
Herzl Campaign Case Statement (PDF)  Sample
Herzl Campaign Newsletter (PDF)  Sample
Herzl Campaign Pledge Letter (PDF)  Sample
Habonim Dror Camp Gilboa 1-Page Capital Campaign Fact Sheet (PDF)  Sample

 

Campaign Budgets

Hard and Soft Costs of Capital Improvement Project Checklist (DOC)  Tool
Budgeting for Capital Campaign Costs (DOC)  Article
Other Costs of Running a Capital Campaign (DOC)  Tool

 

The Ask

 

Basic Outline of a Solicitation (DOC)  Article
Exercise to Practice Asking for Money (DOC)  Article
How to Ask (PPT)  Presentation
Solicitation Preparation Sheet (DOC)  Tool
Herb Tobin's Top Ten Tips for Asking (PDF)  Article

 

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