Capital Campaigns

1. Purpose This guidance defines the shared responsibilities for discerning, initiating, and planning a capital campaign. It ensures that capital fundraising efforts are strategic, feasible, and aligned with mission-driven priorities. 
 2. Organizational Guidance 
 
 
 Assessment and Initiation 
 
 
 When operational or capital needs exceed regular fundraising capacity, the Executive Team shall: 
 
 
 Assess feasibility using internal data and community input 
 
 
 Develop a study or planning process to clarify capacity and timeline 
 
 Evaluate and identify staffing and funding resources needed for implementation.  
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Clarity 
 
 
 The Board initiates capital campaigns by vote. 
 
 
 The Senior Minister and Executive Team operationalize and lead the campaign with staff and volunteer teams. 
 
 
 
 
 3. Related Content 
 
 
 Board Policy 3.3.5 – Fundraising 
 
 
 Board Policy 3.3.3.2 – Endowment Fund 
 
 
 Board Policy 3.3.3 – Spending and Reserve Limits