Episode Details

In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Scott sits down with Sarah Plimpton, Vice President and Chief Happiness Officer at Capital Campaign Pro. Sarah brings more than 20 years of hands-on experience with capital campaigns across roles as a consultant, development director, advisor, and coach, making her one of the most well-rounded voices on what actually makes campaigns succeed.

You'll hear about:
• Why board members' biggest fear about capital campaigns (asking for money) misses the fuller picture of what their role actually requires
• How to frame the board giving conversation so every member understands what a meaningful, "stop and think" gift really means
• What the quiet phase is, why it's the most critical stretch of any campaign, and how the board's participation can make or break it
• Why small shops are strong candidates for capital campaigns and what advantages they hold over larger organizations
• What a healthy organization looks like a year after a campaign closes, from stronger donor relationships to a more developed fundraising muscle across the whole team

Links from the episode:
* Get a copy of "A Board Member's Guide to Capital Campaign Fundraising: How to Raise Game-Changing Money for Your Nonprofit": https://a.co/d/0iQhO8xG
* Buy bulk copies: https://capitalcampaignpro.com/books/board-members-guide-book/
* Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahplimpton/
* Learn more about Capital Campaign Pro: https://capitalcampaignpro.com/

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