Walsh Wisdom

Develop Your Preliminary Plans Step 5  For A Successful Church Capital Campaign Laying the foundation for success begins once you have gathered your project planning committee and any needed experts, it’s time to focus on developing your preliminary plans. This phase...

150th Anniversary Campaign – Serving God’s Family Together Church Capital Campaign to Repair, Improve, & Beautify Their Worship Space Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church was designed to be a beautiful and reverent church. And it is. This parish...

Develop a Realistic Timeline Step 4 - For A Successful Church Capital Campaign Planning and executing a capital campaign is a significant undertaking that requires careful thought, strategic preparation, and patience. One of the most crucial steps in the process is...

Enlist Outside Experts Early In Your Planning Process Step 3 - For A Successful Church Capital Campaign Expand Your Project Planning Team To Include Outside Experts When embarking on a significant project for your church, whether it’s renovating a worship space,...

Build A Strong Project Planning Team Step 2 - For A Successful Church Capital Campaign After identifying your church’s major financial needs, the next essential step in launching a successful capital campaign is to form a sound and well-rounded project planning...

Centennial Campaign: Celebrating 100 Years of Sacred Heart Catholic Church A Campaign To Maintain & Improve Our Church Facilities In 2025, Sacred Heart Catholic Church will reach an incredible milestone—100 years since its founders in faith laid the cornerstone of...

The Importance of a Feasibility and Planning Study Prior to a Church Campaign A successful church capital campaign begins long before the first dollar is raised. We often recommend, as an essential first step, a Fundraising Feasibility and Planning Study to help...

Building on Blessings: A Journey of Faith and Generosity at The Lutheran Church of St. Andrew Maintenance, Debt Reduction, & Missions Capital Campaign We are honored to have been part of an inspiring journey with The Lutheran Church of St. Andrew, a community that...

Ash Wednesday: A Time for Reflection and Renewal Today marks the beginning of the season of Lent with Ash Wednesday, a day that calls us to pause, reflect, and prepare our hearts for the 40-day journey of penance, prayer, and fasting. As we receive ashes on our...

St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church Open Hearts Open Spaces - Renovation Capital Campaign Over the years, St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in West St. Paul, MN, has intentionally shaped its facilities to serve its congregation and the wider community. However, as time passed,...

St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Investing in Our Future campaign   6 Key Benefits of a Church Capital Campaign A church capital campaign is more than just a fundraiser – it’s a transformative experience that strengthens your church financially,...

Is a Church Capital Campaign Biblical? Absolutely!  When approached with prayer, wisdom, and a heart for God’s work, a capital campaign is a powerful expression of biblical stewardship. A church capital campaign is not only practical but also deeply rooted in biblical...

5 Ways Capital Campaigns Strengthen Church Stewardship Church capital campaigns are often seen as large, one-time fundraising efforts, but their impact extends far beyond a specific project. In fact, a well-executed capital campaign can significantly enhance a...