Trinity Church Branford is proposing a $1.5-2 million capital campaign and has hired a consultant to conduct a feasibility study. The study will assess fundraising readiness, develop a case statement, build consensus among leaders, test support among parishioners, and recommend an achievable fundraising goal. It will take place over 3 months for a fee of $12,800. If the campaign proceeds, additional phases of planning and implementation are estimated to cost $48,000-$72,000. The vestry is asked to commit to the project, communicate their support, and help answer any questions from the congregation.

1. Trinity Church Branford
Feasibility Study
Proposal Presentation
June 19, 2017
The Rev. Suzanne M. Culhane, Consultant

2. Introduction: Why We’re Here
• Building Needs Identified: $1,500,000 – $2,000,000
• Desire to explore capital campaign process and
readiness
• Recognized need for professional assistance
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3. Religious Fundraising:
Building Blocks for Success
Prayer
Case
Leadership
Prospects
Plan
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4. The Capital Campaign Process
Feasibility Study
Campaign Planning
Campaign Implementation
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5. Feasibility Study Goals
• Develop and test a Case for Campaign support tied to parish
objectives
• Build consensus around the Campaign among key leaders, top
prospects, and community members
• Assess internal fundraising readiness
• Develop an understanding of potential financial support for the
Campaign
• Determine an ambitious and achievable fundraising goal
• Identify core Campaign volunteer leaders
• Begin to set prospective donors’ sights
• Identify any potential barriers to Campaign implementation
• Determine the Campaign structure, timetable, and budget
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6. Proposed Scope of Work:
Feasibility Study
1. Working Sessions (4)
2. Advisory Committee Engagement
3. Internal Capacity Assessment
4. Campaign Concept Paper
5. Constituent Conversations (Heart)
6. General Survey – mail and online
7. Report: Findings and Recommendations
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7. Schedule and Fee
Project Duration: Three months
Project Fee: $12,800
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8. Subsequent Phases of Work
• Campaign Planning (2-3 mos.)
• Campaign Implementation (8-12 mos.)
• Estimated Project Fee: $48,000 – $72,000
• Project fees are based on per diem rate of $800.
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9. Vestry’s Role
• Commitment to the project’s goal
• Willingness to be interviewed
• Communicate personal giving intentions
• Answer any congregational questions
• Review Final Report and affirm next steps
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10. About the Consultant
• Episcopal Priest and Fundraising Consultant
• 20 years professional experience
• Numerous campaigns for religious orgs and parishes
• Based in Connecticut
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11. References
• Trinity Church Copley Square (Boston)
• The Church of the Ascension (New York)
• Capuchin Franciscans (NE Province)
• Christ Church Greenwich (Connecticut)
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12. Thank you for this opportunity.
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