Church Capital Campaign Consultants
Church capital campaign consultants are professionals that are available to assist churches or other ministries with raising money. These professionals offer campaign advice and help build funds within a congregation for specific goals, oftentimes a building project. Finding a reputable consultant is important as they will be spending much time with the ministry's leadership and will cost a congregation money.
Some congregations may question if hiring a professional consultant is being prudent. They may believe that they can raise the money themselves. These are good questions that should be taken into consideration before hiring a consultant. However, there are some reasons why congregations may want or need capital campaign advice from a professional. First, these are professionals; they've done this before. Therefore, they know how to go about the campaign from every angle, whereas a church going through a capital raising program for the first time will often struggle though the process. Second, consultants can be focused in their job. They aren't concerned with the day-to-day operations of the church like other church leadership would be. Lastly, these consultants have the time to plan, execute and follow up on the campaign. Again, this is their primary purpose; they do not have to take time out to address other church issues.
When churches decide to work with a professional and use his or her guidance, there will be a number of factors to consider. Before hiring someone for capital campaign advice, congregations should determine if the church can afford the fees that church capital campaign consultants will charge. Second, consider whether or not congregation and leadership will be able to let someone from the "outside" into the church family for a season to lead this intense fund development. Lastly, consider whether the congregation will support the philosophy of spending money to raise money. Although it has been shown that churches conducting their own campaign typically raise only 50% of what a professional consultant will raise, some congregations may be frightened off by an initial fee.
Finally, the selection process should take time and careful consideration. There are different types of church capital campaign consultants including those who work on a national level and have worked with various denominations across the country. There are those who work regionally or locally, often specializing in specific denominations and will consider the denominational resources that might be available. Regardless of the type of consulting firm you choose, plan to do on-site interviews before hiring. Also, check the consulting firm's references, especially focusing on ministries that are similar in size and in culture to yours.
Considering and selecting the right consultant for the job can be a lengthy and in depth process that shouldn't be left for the last minute or be taken lightly. Using a professional for capital campaign advice, while seemingly costly upfront, may generate capital beyond a congregation's own ability to do so. Research thoroughly the consultants interested in, however, to find the best fit, as they will be spending much time with the congregation during the season of developing funding. "Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right." (Proverbs 20:11)
Some congregations may question if hiring a professional consultant is being prudent. They may believe that they can raise the money themselves. These are good questions that should be taken into consideration before hiring a consultant. However, there are some reasons why congregations may want or need capital campaign advice from a professional. First, these are professionals; they've done this before. Therefore, they know how to go about the campaign from every angle, whereas a church going through a capital raising program for the first time will often struggle though the process. Second, consultants can be focused in their job. They aren't concerned with the day-to-day operations of the church like other church leadership would be. Lastly, these consultants have the time to plan, execute and follow up on the campaign. Again, this is their primary purpose; they do not have to take time out to address other church issues.
When churches decide to work with a professional and use his or her guidance, there will be a number of factors to consider. Before hiring someone for capital campaign advice, congregations should determine if the church can afford the fees that church capital campaign consultants will charge. Second, consider whether or not congregation and leadership will be able to let someone from the "outside" into the church family for a season to lead this intense fund development. Lastly, consider whether the congregation will support the philosophy of spending money to raise money. Although it has been shown that churches conducting their own campaign typically raise only 50% of what a professional consultant will raise, some congregations may be frightened off by an initial fee.
Finally, the selection process should take time and careful consideration. There are different types of church capital campaign consultants including those who work on a national level and have worked with various denominations across the country. There are those who work regionally or locally, often specializing in specific denominations and will consider the denominational resources that might be available. Regardless of the type of consulting firm you choose, plan to do on-site interviews before hiring. Also, check the consulting firm's references, especially focusing on ministries that are similar in size and in culture to yours.
Considering and selecting the right consultant for the job can be a lengthy and in depth process that shouldn't be left for the last minute or be taken lightly. Using a professional for capital campaign advice, while seemingly costly upfront, may generate capital beyond a congregation's own ability to do so. Research thoroughly the consultants interested in, however, to find the best fit, as they will be spending much time with the congregation during the season of developing funding. "Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right." (Proverbs 20:11)
Church Capital Campaign Consultants
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