Creating a Successful Capital Campaign Welcoming-Inspiring-Transforming Moving Forward Prepared by Richard W. Felton Matthew Five Sixteen

Three Steps to a Successful Capital Campaign Communications/Discernment Study Campaign

Discernment Prayer (throughout the process) Visioning Communication Planning Budgeting Involvement

Study Analyze current congregational giving Feasibility Study Analysis and Recommendations

The Campaign Identify Major Gift Prospects Identify Solicitors Train Solicitors Assign Solicitors to Prospects Make the Asks Widen campaign to include all members More Solicitations Celebrate Victory

How We Work With You Facilitate and Guide Communications and Discernment Process Conduct Study, Analyze Results, Propose Recommendations Direct Campaign

Discernment 12-16 weeks Study 8-12 weeks Campaign 24-30 weeks Timeline Discernment 12-16 weeks Study 8-12 weeks Campaign 24-30 weeks