1. Keys to Successful Capital Campaigns
J. Clif Christopher, CFRE

2. Biblical Platform
1 Chronicles 29 Offerings to Build the Temple “For Who are we that we should be able to make this freewill offering? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you.” (vs 13-14)

3. Biblical Principles Opportunity must be given
Specifics sought around a vision
No compulsion to give
Leaders must lead – David was first

4. If your hand is not in the pocket, whose hand is?
Remember
If your hand is not in the pocket, whose hand is?

5. Timing Matters Christmas Easter – Spring Break Summer – School
Snowbirds
9 – 12 months out!

6. Do We Need Outside Help? (Cost .5 – 5%)
Yes, if you need more than 1x budget
Yes, if you want to raise 2x more
Yes, if you want your pastor to focus on his/her strengths
Yes, if you prefer a unified congregation
Yes, if you think it is possible something unplanned may occur
Yes, if you want to improve overall stewardship

7. Fail Because Latest and greatest No vision No major gift plan
Pastor not 100% IN
Internal conflict
Recruited wrong leaders
Goal wrongly set
Lack of trust (past behavior)
Got in a hurry
No Feasibility Study

8. Your Campaign’s Pathway to Success
PASTOR - CONSULTANT
30% - “compelling” vision
20% - top 5 major gifts
15% - leadership takes ownership
10% - advance gifts set pace
10% - congregational involvement
10% - solid communications
5% - general church gifts
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100% - maximum response
Leadership
Team

9. Don’t Major in Minors

10. J. Clif Christopher, CFRE