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All About Capital Campaigns: Nonprofits, Fundraising, Major Gifts, Toolkit

Capital Campaign Pro
Capital Campaigns
Nonprofit Fundraising
Fundraising
Nonprofit Organizations
Donor Engagement
Fundraising Strategies
Capital Campaign
Donor Relationships
Philanthropy
Major Gifts
Nonprofits
Feasibility Study
Capital Campaign Pro
Volunteer Engagement
Community Engagement
Feasibility Studies
Major Donors
Annual Fund
Donor Communication
Donor Relations

All About Capital Campaigns is your weekly source for nonprofit fundraising advice. Each week hosts Andrea Kihlstedt and Amy Eisenstein, co-founders of Capital Campaign Pro (capitalcampaignpro.com) and special guests, provide practical tips about raising more money for your nonprofit organization. Topics include capital campaigns, feasibility studies, working with your board, donors, major gifts, ... more

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What if the “slow” periods in your capital campaign are actually some of the most productive opportunities for building donor relationships and campaign success?

In this episode of All About Capital Campaigns, hosts Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlste... more

What does it actually take to launch a $40 million campaign when your organization has almost no fundraising history?

Andrea Kihlstedt sits down with Wendy Connors, CEO of the Hertz Foundation, for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at one of the most... more

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Where are your biggest campaign donors going to come from? If you're like most nonprofit leaders, the answer feels like "somewhere out there" — a major philanthropist who just needs to hear your story.

In this episode of All About Capital Campaigns,... more

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Three clients. One week. All of them over goal. And then the question no one fully prepares for: what do you do the day after?

In this episode of All About Capital Campaigns, Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt celebrate a remarkable milestone — thr... more

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Recent Guests

Emily Cozart Mohammed
Vice President of Development at the Center for Investigative Reporting
Center for Investigative Reporting
Episode: Why More Nonprofits Are Ditching the Traditional Feasibility Study
Indra Lahiri
Organizational psychologist, founder of Indraloka Animal Sanctuary
Indraloka Animal Sanctuary
Episode: Transcend or Transmit: How Nonprofit Leaders Can Break the Burnout Cycle
Hilary Jansen
Director of Philanthropic Engagement at Community MusicWorks
Community MusicWorks
Episode: Will Your Capital Campaign Cannibalize Your Annual Fund? What Really Happens
Andy Robinson
Author, trainer, and thought leader in fundraising
Episode: Capital Campaigns Without a Traditional Board: How Small and Grassroots Organizations Raise Big Money
Cherian Koshy
VP at Kindsight and a leading expert on the neuroscience of generosity.
Kindsight
Episode: How Neuroscience Shapes Donor Decisions in Capital Campaigns
Sarah Plimpton
Vice President and Chief Happiness Officer at Capital Campaign Pro
Capital Campaign Pro
Episode: Five Feasibility Study Myths That Hold Campaigns Back
Sanjeevanee Vidwans
An independent capital project management consultant with over 25 years of experience.
Episode: When to Hire an Owner’s Representative for Your Capital Campaign Building Project
Randy Whipple
Board member at Working Ranch Cowboys Foundation
Working Ranch Cowboys Foundation
Episode: Expert Answers to Common Capital Campaign Challenges: Donor Recognition, Feasibility, Wealth Screening, and Managing the Workload
Alonda Williams
President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound, a TEDx speaker and bestselling author focusing on leadership, mentorship, and technology.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound
Episode: How Nonprofits Can Embrace AI for Greater Impact with Alonda Williams

Hosts

Amy Eisenstein
Co-founder and host of Capital Campaign Pro; longtime nonprofit fundraising expert with hands-on campaign experience.
Andrea Kihlstedt
Co-founder and host; seasoned capital campaigns expert and advisor to nonprofit organizations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Great informative podcast

    These podcasts provide excellent nuggets of information and are enjoyable to boot! I highly recommend for anyone involved in nonprofit organizations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Player 234784
    United States2 years ago
  • Capital Campaign Pro

    Take the time to listen to this podcast if you are serious about Capital Campaigns and want to attain success in your effort.Andrea & Amy are committed and bring depth and a wealth of knowledge to this topic!

    Gary Bukowski CFRE

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Impactful Fundraiser
    United States3 years ago
  • The podcast every NPO director should listen to

    Amy and Andrea are experts in the npo sector and they communicate so well! If you work at a non-profit, you should be tuning into this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    erwin_mcmannus
    United States3 years ago
  • Valuable insight! They make it less intimidating!

    This podcast is awesome because it focuses on one of the biggest and “scariest” topics for nonprofits…executing from every single angle with capital campaigns! And let me tell you, this dynamic duo KNOWS THEIR STUFF. A must-listen for anyone prepping for a capital campaign. Binge it and be blessed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zoverflow
    United States4 years ago
  • Spot on!

    Amy and Andrea are experienced, brilliant, and so generous in sharing their success secrets. Thanks so much for shining a light in best board practices!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KentStroman
    United States5 years ago

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Great informative podcast: Nuggets for nonprofit fundraising and enjoyable to listen to.
Capital Campaign Pro: Andrea & Amy bring depth and knowledge; highly recommended for serious campaigns.
They make fundraising feel approachable and doable for teams of all sizes.
The hosts share experience generously and spotlight practical board practices.
A must-listen for any nonprofit director; experts in the field with strong delivery.

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Not Every Capital Campaign Builds a Building — But This One Changed 800 Lives
Q: So Esther, let's start out with a little background. Why don't you tell people about The Arc San Francisco and how you ended up in the Capital Campaign?
Esther explains that The Arc San Francisco serves adults with developmental disabilities across three counties and details how a 3.3 million campaign was designed to shrink the waitlist and expand services by prioritizing staff pay (about 2.5 million) and program growth (about 800k). She emphasizes the campaign's alignment with the organization's core mission and the need to remove barriers to inclusion.
Why More Nonprofits Are Ditching the Traditional Feasibility Study
Q: Let me ask a more broader question. This would took a lot, a ton of time for you. Did you enjoy it? Did you come to enjoy doing the interviews?
I love doing the interviews. The first one was a little nervous, but after that I found it incredibly rewarding and we continued to conduct interviews because it was such a powerful cultivation tool and helped spread the word with our closest supporters.
Why Capital Campaigns Should Start with Ideas Instead of a Campaign Brochure
Q: Why shouldn't a glossy brochure be the first deliverable?
Because campaigns evolve, and a finished brochure locks in a narrative that may not reflect changes in costs, opportunities, or donor feedback; it also makes donors feel excluded from the thinking process.
Why Capital Campaigns Should Start with Ideas Instead of a Campaign Brochure
Q: What is the fundamental starting point for a capital campaign communications plan?
Start with a set of clear, compelling ideas—the case for support—developed with input from board, staff, and donors, rather than jumping to a finished brochure.
Will Your Capital Campaign Cannibalize Your Annual Fund? What Really Happens
Q: What key lessons did Hilary learn during the process?
Relationship-building is central to development work, and the campaign should be seen as expanding the mission and community impact, not just raising a building's cost; trust built over years was crucial to success.

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A practical, practitioner-led show focused on nonprofit fundraising, capital campaigns, and donor engagement. Episodes consistently cover actionable tactics for campaign strategy, governance, communications, and stewardship, often pairing hosts with seasoned guests from major fundraising shops, arts organizations, and mission-driven nonprofits. A notable throughline is turning ideas into donor-centered campaigns, testing assumptions with donors, and leveraging robust templates and playbooks to move campaigns forward while preserving mission integrity. The format tends to mix real-world case studies, ethical considerations, and tactical frameworks, making it especially valuable for development professionals, board members, and executive lead... more

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2. Indra Lahiri
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