RAISE MORE THAN FUNDS

Church Development capital campaigns soar past fundraising goals, lift annual giving, and elevate the community experience for every member.

STEWARDSHIP-BASED CHURCH CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS

Church Development expertly manages capital campaigns to ignite a vibrant culture of stewardship, raising more than funds by weaving community-building strategies and prayerful discernment into a spirit of giving. With research-based best practices, we uplift and strengthen faith communities to new heights!

33 YEARS

Wisdom from fundraising best practices, failures, and success over many decades.

$1 BILLION+

Our approach has worked in churches of all sizes and denominations across the US.

250 - 400%

On average, we raise multiple times annual giving through combining our unique process with research-based practices.

St. Anne Catholic Church Capital Campaign

ST. ANN'S CATHOLIC CHURCH

Prairie Village, KS

700% Annual Giving Raised

St. Ann’s parish had a thriving 450-student school and a church community. However, many parish members had been a part of the church since it was built. So, the church made plans to update the parish that would benefit the old and young. But, community members of all ages would have to unite for a successful capital campaign. Coached by Church Development, St. Ann’s met its large fundraising goal and increased parish unity.

OUR PRAYERFUL DISCERNMENT AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING APPROACH

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Building Community

First, effective campaigns build community. And a strong community is a giving community. Campaigns are times of spiritual opportunity. A community grows closer. They gather around a common purpose. Furthermore, campaigns are times when parishioners take ownership of their parish's mission and vision. Our campaign teams work with parish leadership and members to build trust.

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Praying, Not Pushing

Finally, we respect that each family is in a unique place financially and spiritually. Our approach to stewardship teaches discernment and trust in God’s blessings already in our lives. We see this as helpful for individuals as well as for the parish. For that reason, our asking approach is based on prayer, Ignatian discernment, and invitation, and never on pressure or fear.

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Growing a Culture of Giving

Additionally, we emphasize parishioner engagement in campaigns and teach a spirituality of stewardship. Consequently, we often see increases in annual giving. Volunteerism also increases in the twelve months after a Commitment Sunday. Through prayer, discernment, and community building, our capital campaigns create a culture of generosity in the churches we serve.

Meeting Your Unique Needs

Each parish is different in its character, culture, and goals. Doesn't it make sense to have a capital campaign that is as unique as your parish? Church Development campaigns are tailored to each church. Therefore, we are more effective than firms that conduct one-size-fits-all campaigns. We work tirelessly to honor the unique vision God has for your church. Finally, we build off your unique strengths to facilitate a successful campaign.

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Providing Options

Church Development gives you options to select the support you need based on your time and financial resources. Our two-tiered pricing structure gives you options to decide your priorities. When hiring a fundraising consultant, pay for what you need and no more. Our comprehensive service is active management all the details. Coaching service provides the confidence of having a professional strategy.

Guiding and Supporting

Moreover, Church Development provides guidance to support you throughout your whole capital campaign. We deal with any challenges that surface. Celebrating success, we also keep excitement high after the pledge phase. And provide resources for ongoing stewardship staff and volunteers. With a Church Development stewardship consultant, you don't have to figure things out alone.

"For us to raise over 600% of annual giving in our capital campaign, in the face of an economic crisis, was truly astounding. Thank you for the help!"

Fr. Charles Rowe

Pator, Twelve Apostles Catholic Church

"Church Development worked hard at tailoring the campaign to our unique needs. Our previous consultants helped us raise 1.1x annual giving. In contrast, Church Development helped us raise 1.5x annual giving."

Cheryl Kohlsteadt

Administrator, Pleasant Valley Baptist

"Through our capital campaign, church members’ lives were transformed. So now, our annual giving, volunteerism and attendance have all increased."

Rev. Dr. Dan Dolquist

Pastor, Grace Presbyterian Church, Centennial, CO

What we Do

Church Capital Campaigns & Church Feasibility Studies

Church Development Capital Campaigns

We custom build our capital campaign plans. And we stick with you for 3 years following your campaign. We guide you to develop robust legacy giving and sustainable annual offertory programs. Our flexible service levels give you freedom. Choose the right amount of support.

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Church Development Feasibility Studies

A feasibility study gives you a deep understanding of your church community. Importantly, it measures the financial support for an upcoming capital campaign. In addition, a feasibility study provides feedback that affirms your strengths. It also identifies areas to improve.