A Capital Campaign is an organized drive to raise substantial funds to finance the major needs of a church, including new construction, renovations, land acquisition or debt reduction.
As your Capital Campaign progresses, the campaign partner will design and help you direct the campaign among your congregation. The partner will also provide a master campaign plan that includes job descriptions, calendars, program outlines and the necessary support materials.
The Capital Campaign company will direct, supervise and assist in the leadership and committee selection as well as evaluation, volunteer training, reporting, development of records and a follow-up program to assist with the collection of commitments during the 3-year period.
Your Capital Campaign company will help you through every step of the campaign, including providing a detailed manual that is prepared specifically for you and your church.
The Capital Campaign company will teach you and your staff each step necessary to have an efficient and successful campaign. They are available to speak at your church at the appropriate times if you so desire.
UPCI Stewardship Group will provide major gift and estate planning as a special presentation to be scheduled after the campaign.
Contiuation of Putting The Spiritual in Fundraising article:
From a financial standpoint, a church will generally see giving range from 1-4 times their annual budget above and beyond that budget during a 3-year campaign. There are several factors that determine this; including the reason for the campaign, whether it is for new construction or simply for debt retirement.
On the spiritual side, a campaign is one of very few avenues which a church can use to plug a new convert into the church's infrastructure from day one. As you know, retention is a major issue within our churches, and getting someone rooted into the church body is extremely important for long-term growth and health of the church. A campaign can accomplish this, as it allows for immediate buy-in to the church's vision and agenda, as one can begin giving at the outset of their attendance.
When conducted correctly, a campaign will also instill an extra amount of prayer, as each church member is asked to pray and let God speak to him/her concerning the giving that they are going to be doing over the course of the campaign. It provides for unity in the home and in the church, as all gather in unity to know the will of God for their time, talent and treasure, as a campaign encompasses all of these.
