by Blank Author | Jul 8, 2025 | Walsh Wisdom
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...
by Blank Author | Jul 1, 2025 | Walsh Wisdom
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...
by Blank Author | Jun 30, 2025 | Walsh Wisdom
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....
by Blank Author | Jun 11, 2025 | Walsh Wisdom
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...
by Blank Author | Jun 3, 2025 | Walsh Wisdom
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...
by Blank Author | May 27, 2025 | Walsh Wisdom
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...
by Blank Author | May 21, 2025 | Walsh Wisdom
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...
by Blank Author | May 13, 2025 | Walsh Wisdom
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...
by Blank Author | May 7, 2025 | 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...
by Blank Author | Apr 30, 2025 | Walsh Wisdom
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...
by Blank Author | Apr 22, 2025 | Walsh Wisdom
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...
by Blank Author | Apr 15, 2025 | Walsh Wisdom
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...
by Blank Author | Apr 9, 2025 | Walsh Wisdom
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...
by Blank Author | Apr 3, 2025 | Walsh Wisdom
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...
by Blank Author | Mar 26, 2025 | Walsh Wisdom
Identify Your Church’s Needs Step 1 – For A Successful Church Capital Campaign A church capital campaign begins with a crucial first step—identifying your church’s major needs. These are the projects, programs, and improvements that exceed your annual operating...
by Blank Author | Mar 20, 2025 | Walsh Wisdom
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...
by Blank Author | Mar 12, 2025 | Walsh Wisdom
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...
by Blank Author | Mar 10, 2025 | Walsh Wisdom
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...
by Blank Author | Feb 25, 2025 | Walsh Wisdom
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...
by Blank Author | Feb 19, 2025 | Walsh Wisdom
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,...
by Blank Author | Feb 11, 2025 | Walsh Wisdom
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...
by Blank Author | Feb 7, 2025 | Walsh Wisdom
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...
by | Nov 16, 2023 | Walsh Wisdom
I’m often asked by friends, family members, and churches about capital campaigns – what are they, what do they typically raise funds for, what are the benefits of conducting church capital campaigns, how do they fit with a church’s ongoing fundraising and...
