Capital campaigns
Carefully structured and well-coordinated capital campaigns can raise substantial sums of money and deliver on donor satisfaction too. In this showcase, we feature a selection of capital appeals that have made a real impact and generated critical funds for charities large and small. If you know of a great capital campaign that you think we should be featuring, let us know by emailing carolina@sofii.org.
The Harry Secombe soft sell legacy approach
by Ken Burnett
This campaign dates back to the late 1980s and was created by Burnett Associates Limited with Dennis Kingshot at the NSPCC.
Read moreThe gold standard in fundraising, part 2: exceeding expectations.
by Ken Burnett
Final part of a conversation about transformational fundraising that Giles Pegram and Redmond Mullin had recently with SOFII’s Ken Burnett.
Read moreThe gold standard in fundraising, part 1: laying the foundations.
by Ken Burnett
Giles Pegram of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) and Redmond Mullin of Redmond Mullin Limited describe how a seminal five-year fundraising campaign irrevocably transformed the fortunes of one of Britain’s top charities.
Read moreMith Samlanh Cambodia: the ‘buy a brick’ land campaign
by SOFII
Ah, that great fundraising stalwart, the brick! How a standard product and colourful involvement device saved a splendid children’s home from having to close its doors. This capital campaign encourages individual supporters to ‘buy a brick’ and help Friends International to buy its Mith Samlanh Centre, Phnom Penh.
Read moreGrannies’ Pizzas for Vishranthi Old People’s Home
by SOFII
How can two ladies, in their seventies, collect over 10 million rupees to build an old age home? It would be difficult for anyone to answer that question, particularly when the correct answer is – by selling pizzas. The case is an inspiration for anyone who believes in following their dreams.
Read moreHabitat for Humanity International: Hungary mailing
by SOFII
Find out how a dream came true for Hungarian expatriate who used brilliant direct mail to help build homes for his fellow countrymen and women. Creatively, this pack gives a ‘behind the curtain’ view of what one man can do – the pack feels like Mr Lorincz may have really contributed to the folder and map.
Read moreKelvingrove refurbishment appeal: capital campaign
by SOFII
Find out how this great, superbly well planned capital campaign was executed with such great style and character that it exceeded its target by more than two times.
Read moreLos Angeles County Museum of Art: capital campaign
by SOFII
How direct mail and the phone together can secure massive support from lower dollar donors. By following the approach described here, nonprofit organisations that find it difficult to reach very wealthy donors can supplement their capital campaign.
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