Category: Walsh Wisdom

Why A Church Building Campaign Is Vital Churches grow, ministries evolve, and needs change. Whether it’s a new worship space, school, community outreach center, or multi-use fellowship hall, most congregations eventually face the need to construct a new building on...

  Giving Thanks for Our Church Partners As we approach Thanksgiving, a season dedicated to gratitude and reflection, we want to take a moment to express our sincere thanks to all the churches we have had the honor to serve and partner with throughout the years....

Why Church Expansion Deserves A Capital Campaign When a church reaches capacity or senses the call to grow, it’s time to explore expansion. But expanding facilities requires more than vision. It requires resources and, most importantly, it requires your congregation’s...

How Your Church Can Make the Most of GivingTuesday, With or Without a Capital Campaign GivingTuesday, the global generosity movement, began in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. What started as a one-day event after Thanksgiving has grown...

  5 Ways To Turn Online Platforms Into Ministry Tools If you talk with most pastors or church staff about social media, you’ll probably hear a mix of enthusiasm and exhaustion. On the one hand, social media gives churches a chance to reach people they might never...

When The Roof Leaks & The Boiler's Aging A Capital Campaign Is The Right Answer We often hear the story of an aging church building that has repairs piling up: the boiler has seen better days, the HVAC is temperamental at best, and the parking lot looks like a...

Recognize All Campaign Gifts One of the most important essentials to realizing your church capital campaign’s full potential is having clear, thoughtful plans in place to recognize all campaign gifts. Because every gift matters.   Thoughtful Recognition is...

A Guide for Church Pastors and Leaders   Practical Tools & Pastoral Insights To Inspire Generosity & Strengthen Ministry As the year draws to a close, many pastors and church leaders find themselves balancing Advent preparations, Christmas services, and...

All Saints & All Souls: A Time To Remember, Reflect, & Rejoice   As the calendar turns to November, the Church enters a sacred time set aside to remember and honor those who have gone before us in faith. All Saints Day on November 1st and All Souls Day on...

The Power of a Few How Lead Gifts Ignite Church Capital Campaign Success   Every successful church capital campaign begins with a handful of extraordinary gifts. These significant, often large, donations made at the beginning or early stages of a fundraising...

Many Hands Make Lighter Work, & Stronger Churches   Volunteers are the heart of every successful church capital campaign. They bring the energy, skills, and personal connections that transform fundraising from a financial effort into a true community mission....

St.Mary Catholic Parish, Vermilion, Ohio   At Walsh & Associates, we consider it a true privilege to walk alongside faith communities as they seek to strengthen their mission and secure their future. Partnering with St. Mary Catholic Parish in Vermilion,...

Raising Hearts & Hope   How to Craft A Powerful Case Statement For Your Church Capital Campaign When it comes to launching a successful church capital campaign, one of the most critical elements is the case statement. This “case for support” is more than a...

When churches begin dreaming about what they need – a new facility, expansion, maintenance needs, debt reduction or elimination, or ministry investment – they’re often eager to dive in. The vision feels urgent. The needs are real. Rushing ahead into a campaign without...

5 Steps To Building Your Strongest Supporters   Engaging your most influential and invested individuals during project planning can make them your strongest supporters. They create enthusiasm, build momentum, and inspire generosity throughout the church.  ...

St. George’s Episcopal Surpasses Campaign Goal With Overwhelming Support At Walsh & Associates, we have the privilege of walking alongside churches as they dream, discern, and build for the future. Recently, we partnered with St. George Episcopal Church in Dayton,...

5 Step Clarity Plan Why Do Church Capital Campaigns Stall? Capital campaigns can be powerful opportunities for churches to grow, serve, and reach more people. But when churches launch with unclear goals or vague plans, they often run into roadblocks that slow momentum...

Fall is a Fresh Season to Re-Engage With Your Communities As summer comes to a close, September offers a fresh season for churches to reengage with their communities. From our experience working alongside churches, we’ve seen how this time of year naturally invites a...

Why Capital Campaigns & Stewardship Work Better Apart   Can You Combine a Capital Campaign with Annual Stewardship? Yes… But Should You? When a church launches a capital campaign, it’s natural to wonder whether it can, or should, be combined with the annual...

Saint Matthew Lutheran Church At Walsh & Associates, we love walking alongside churches as they step boldly into the future God is calling them toward. Recently, we had the privilege of partnering with Saint Matthew Church in Walnut Creek, California on their...

  A Campaign Management Software System Is Key to Church Capital Campaign Success   A Full Operational Campaign Framework When a church embarks on a capital campaign, whether for a building project, debt reduction, or ministry expansion, it’s a deeply...

Why A Church Capital Campaign Can Be The Key To Freedom Your Church’s Future Shouldn’t Be Limited By Past Debt Many churches take on debt with good intentions such as expanding facilities, building worship centers, upgrading schools or gyms, or responding to growing...

St. Gabriel Catholic Church & School St. Gabriel Catholic Church and School in Connersville, Indiana, has long stood as a beacon of faith, formation, and community. Established in 1851, the parish has always recognized the importance of Catholic education in...

Small Shifts in Campaign Approaches Can Shape Big Differences in Results   Not all capital campaign service providers are the same. While many firms appear similar on the surface, the differences in their approaches can significantly affect a church’s outcomes -...

Unlocking New Possibilities for Your Church Capital Campaign The Financial & Spiritual Power of Creative Giving When most people hear the words “church capital campaign,” they immediately think of cash donations, and rightfully so. Monetary gifts are the backbone...

St. Martin's Lutheran Church & School Phase II Church Capital Campaign for Building & Expansion St. Martin’s Lutheran Church and School was thriving in almost every aspect, and enrollment was expected to grow by 50% over the next five years. Anticipating this,...

Good Shepherd Catholic Parish Church Renovation & School Expansion Capital Campaign Honoring Our Traditions, Building Our Future Campaign Good Shepherd Catholic Parish in Evansville, Indiana, has done the hard work of drafting a Long-Range Facilities Master Plan....

St. Paul's Lutheran Church & School Capital Campaign for Expansion & Maintenance Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future Campaign St. Paul's Lutheran Church & School in Perham, Minnesota, has been a beacon of faith and education for generations. Established...

Prepare to Launch Your Capital Campaign Step 8  For A Successful Church Capital Campaign Get Ready to Launch Your Campaign You’ve laid the foundation with your feasibility and planning study—now it’s time to get your campaign underway. This step is all about...

Adapt & Refine Your Plans Step 7  For A Successful Church Capital Campaign Completing a fundraising feasibility and planning study is a major milestone in any capital campaign. But the process doesn't end there—in fact, this step often offers valuable insights...

Conduct A Feasibility & Planning Study The Importance of a Feasibility & Planning Study After your preliminary plans have been developed and initially refined, we recommend conducting a Fundraising Feasibility and Planning Study. A study helps ensure that a...

Building for Mission Church Capital Campaign For Maintenance, Debt, & Expansion Saint Benedict Cathedral has long been a beautiful beacon of mission, respite, and reverence for God in the Evansville community. Their cathedral, school, and other buildings serve...

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...

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...