A capital campaign consultant brings process, objectivity, and a proven method, so your leadership can stay focused on ministry and relationships.

Before the campaign — assess readiness across mission clarity, leadership, annual fund, database health, and culture of giving; help shape the project list and the case for support.

During the feasibility study — design and conduct the study, screen and interview candidates alongside your leadership, run the confidential interviews, analyze the findings, and deliver a written report with a recommended goal, timing, and next steps.

Campaign organization — form the Executive Committee, recruit and train honorary chairs, operational chairs, and division teams, finalize the case statement and campaign materials, and build the plan and calendar.

Silent Phase — coach leaders through personal visits and leadership asks, structure receptions, and monitor progress toward the 70–75% benchmark, adjusting as needed.

Public Phase and the final 100 days — plan parish- and school-wide invitations, design the Operation Homestretch push (often with a matching or challenge gift), and guide follow-up, reporting, and celebration.

Beyond dollars, a good consultant helps you engage more people meaningfully in your parish’s or school’s mission. That is development as ministry, not fundraising.