Case study : Urgent Renovation for Community Impact
Challenge
Role: Elizabeth served on the Campaign Counsel team for a community health and human services institution in a historically marginalized neighborhood.
Urgency: The board initiated an urgent multi-million dollar capital campaign for the renovation of a mission-critical, historical building that would soon be uninhabitable.
Inexperience: The organization and its leadership had no prior experience with conducting a capital campaign.
Solution
Strategic Planning: Developed a comprehensive campaign strategy including a Campaign Readiness Assessment, Campaign Planning and Feasibility Study, and Campaign Plan and Calendar.
Financial Support: Assisted in applying for New Market Tax Credits and engaged with city, state, corporate, and foundation leaders.
Leadership Guidance: Provided ongoing counsel to the senior management team and leadership volunteers.
Results
Fundraising Success: Raised $5 million over four years, specifically for the building renovation.
Program Transformation: Significantly enhanced the advancement program, boosting the organization's ability to deliver a continuum of clinical care.