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One Better Way Campaign Raises $2.8M Prior to Official Start
It is rare for a capital campaign to begin its silent phase with a number of significant gifts, but that is not the case for one of...
Jillian Harris
Jul 161 min read


Fall Creek broke ground on new library and village center
We're so thrilled to be a small part of this project! Here is a recent story on the exciting groundbreaking. If you are looking for...
Jillian Harris
Jul 61 min read


The Art of the Ask
In the world of fundraising, the ability to make a compelling ask is a skill that can make all the difference in achieving your goals....
Jillian Harris
Jun 183 min read


Unlock Tax Savings with IRA Giving: A Smart Strategy for Donors Age 70½ and Older
As donors age and become more financially secure, many begin to explore ways to give back while maximizing their retirement income. One...
Jillian Harris
Jun 102 min read


Pablo Foundation commits $422,000 to support New Day Resource Center in Eau Claire
We are thrilled to be helping see a new Day Resource Center come to life in Eau Claire! Read more about a large pledge made by the Pablo...
Jillian Harris
Jun 21 min read


Beyond Words Capital Campaign Launches with $1,658,200 and a $700,000 Pooled Challenge Gift to Build New Fall Creek Public Library & Village Center
Fall Creek, WI – The Beyond Words Capital Campaign officially launched its $3.75M capital campaign on May 8 at the Fall Creek Fire...
Jillian Harris
May 102 min read


Leveraging Social Media for Capital Campaign Success
In today's fast-paced digital climate, nonprofits and organizations fundraising for annual support or in full capital campaign mode have...
brittanykayb12
May 42 min read


Western Dairyland Announces Location for $5.7 Million Campaign
https://volumeone.org/articles/2025/04/01/360804-western-dairyland-announces-57-million-campaign?fbclid=IwY2xjawJbxAJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQe...
Jillian Harris
Apr 71 min read


Welcome to the Team, Peggy!
We are excited to introduce another addition to the Crescendo team! Please join us in welcoming Peggy Derrick, working with our clients...
brittanykayb12
Mar 251 min read


Staying Relevant to Your Donors
In the ever-evolving fundraising landscape, capital campaigns enable organizations to achieve their ambitious goals and catalyze positive...
Jillian Harris
Mar 133 min read


Beyond Fundraising: How Capital Campaigns Can Drive Organizational Growth and Impact
Capital campaigns are often viewed primarily as fundraising initiatives to achieve financial goals for specific projects or initiatives....
Jillian Harris
Mar 62 min read


Veritas Classical Academy Launches Capital Campaign
Veritas Classical Academy (VCA), a new public classical charter school serving the Chippewa Valley, officially launched its $6 million...
brittanykayb12
Mar 51 min read
New charter school opening in Fall 2025
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wisconsin. (WEAU) - Thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the Department of Public Instruction, a new tuition-free school...
Jillian Harris
Feb 271 min read


Planning Your Capital Campaign
Embarking on a capital campaign is a significant undertaking that requires careful planning, strategic foresight, and unwavering...
Jillian Harris
Feb 203 min read


Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council Announces $5.725M Campaign for Day Resource Center
Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council (WDEOC) is initiating a capital campaign to purchase and renovate a building to co-locate...
Jillian Harris
Feb 123 min read


Minnesota Marine Art Museum Announces Study Summit on February 3rd and 10th to Enhance Visitor Experience and Deepen Connection to the River
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) in Winona, Minnesota, will begin a Campaign Readiness Study to determine the financial capacity,...
Jillian Harris
Feb 32 min read


Welcome to the team, Nancy!
We’re thrilled to announce an addition to the Crescendo team! Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Nancy M. Brown, MS, CFRE. Nancy...
Jillian Harris
Jan 302 min read


Welcome to the team, Nicole!
We’re excited to welcome Nicole Hall to our team of consultants! Nicole brings eight years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, as...
Jillian Harris
Jan 221 min read


Five Tips for Nonprofit Organizations to Start the New Year Strong
December is a busy time for nonprofit organizations. Between executing on your carefully planned year-end appeal, preparing your budget...
brittanykayb12
Jan 152 min read
Exciting News for Veritas Classical Academy!
Take a look at what Veritas Classical Academy - Chippewa Valley has been up to - Hard at work securing a $1.5M grant, working on campaign...
brittanykayb12
Jan 141 min read
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