Saint James Finishes Construction on “The Commons”
Saint James School finished construction on the school-wide dining facility known as The Commons.
The ABC’s of Saying Thank You
Saying thank you seems like such a simple thing to do. And yet, in development, it is probably the single most important thing you can do. What does it mean to say, “thank you”? When do you thank someone? How do you thank them? And who is the “them” that you thank? Let’s look a…
The 7 Steps to Cultivate Donors for Life
Cultivate donors for life by spending more time and energy nurturing first-time and repeat donors and spending less time acquiring new first-time givers. Cultivate Donors for Life in these 7 Steps: PRELIMINARY MEETING. This is a discovery meeting to determine the 4 rights; the right TIME, the right AMOUNT, the right PROJECT, the right PERSON.…
Nail the Post-Interview Thank You Letter
After conducting your final feasibility study interviews, it’s time to nail the post-interview thank you letters. Everyone who received the initial feasibility study letter should receive two follow-up letters. Each letter should convey your thanks for their time and consideration and inform them the study is complete. First, each person will receive one of two thank you…
Feasibility Study Completion Letter
Before the feasibility study started, you had to identify your primary pool of prospects to interview. Each of them should have received an invitation informing them they may receive a call asking if they would participate and agree to an interview. However, not everyone will actually be interviewed due to either scheduling conflicts or you’ve…
Understanding a Feasibility Study Timeline
Have you ever taken a minute to truly understand everything that takes place throughout your feasibility study timeline? Conducting a pre-campaign feasibility study is a big commitment of time and resources for any organization. In general, plan for a feasibility study to take 4-5 months from start to finish. On the college level, it will…
Important Feasibility Study Roles and Responsibilities
Before your organization decides to initiate a capital campaign, the first step is to conduct a feasibility study. A feasibility study will give leadership a better understanding of the external financial opportunities that exist to fund a successful campaign. It will also highlight issues that may exist, either internal or external, which need to be…
Top FAQ’s: What Will a Feasibility Study Interviewee Ask Me?
When we conduct a feasibility study, we often find that interviewees ask the same questions. You don’t want your interviewers to be caught off guard, especially when the ultimate goal is to have a successful fundraising campaign. To help you conduct a successful interview, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions posed by prospective…
Valdosta State Surpasses Capital Campaign Goal
We are excited to share that JFSG client Valdosta State University announced this week that its comprehensive capital campaign, Invest. Ignite. Inspire: The Campaign for Valdosta State University, has surpassed its goal of $53,250,000 more than 14 months ahead of schedule. Gifts and pledges to the campaign, which started on July 1, 2014, currently total…
Thank You’s
Thank You’s – What, When, How & Who By Laura Robertson, Vice President Saying “thank you” seems like such a simple thing to do. And yet, in development, it is probably the single most important thing you can do! What does it mean to say “thank you”? When do you thank someone? How do…