Fundraising @ Camp – Details, episodes & analysis

View the shownotes at https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/capital-campaign-wiwik

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Don’t do it…but if you are going to, you need this

Joe, Heather, and Travis share discuss the absolute most basic info about running a capital campaign and what you need to know about the private phase and the public phase. Consider hiring a consultant to help with your feasibility study and have one-third to one-half of the goal already fundraised before you launch your capital campaign. Learn when the best giving season may be for camp for a campaign and the times that Heather you think you should not launch one. Don’t miss this episode of Fundraising @ Camp.

#MoneyMovesTheMission
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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Heather: Find a fundraising mentor - check out AFP

Joe -  Google TakeOut

Travis - Bonjoro
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Your Hosts:

• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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Thanks to our sponsors!

CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center bookings and fundraising management, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while being backed by a team of 50 passionate and caring staff members. For more information visit them at CampBrain.com/FAC.

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

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ACA - Illinois
The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org.

Find the shownotes for this episode at https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/mythbusting-fundraising-fallacies
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Confirmed, plausible, or busted?
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Join Heather, Travis, and Joe as they bust some of the biggest fundraising myths. Tune in to hear them take on some of the following myths:

• Folks will remember to give without your “Please Give!” reminders.
• Fundraising math is as simple as a $10,000 goal being met by 1000 people giving $10 each.
• Grants are the highest source of giving revenue.
• You need a professional fundraising consultant to raise money.
• I can only ask for donations once a year.
• I can’t ask for money when I am feeling scared to do so.
• Special events raise lots of money.
• Fundraising software is too expensive.

#MoneyMovesTheMission
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Hey you! Yes, you, Fundraising @ Camp listener: did you know we are looking for a new co-host and moderator to join the Fundraising @ Camp podcast team? Email travis@gocamp.pro if you are interested in learning more.
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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Heather: Mobile for Good - Heather Mansfield

Joe -  Inbox Setup

Travis -  Buzzing Communities - Richard Millington
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Your Hosts:

• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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Thanks to our sponsors!

CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center bookings and fundraising management, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while being backed by a team of 50 passionate and caring staff members. For more information visit them at CampBrain.com/FAC.

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

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ACA - Illinois
The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org.

For show notes, visit https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/reviewing-ask-letters1

Stealing your way to your fundraising goals.

The only theft we discuss in this episode of the Fundraising @ Camp podcast is stealing ideas from other organization’s letters. Join Heather, Joe, and Travis as they each share some of the best and worst from the ask letters they have received personally. Remember last week when they told you to donate $5 to several organizations? After listening to this episode, you will be ready to look for the good, the bad, and the ineffective when it comes to fundraising ask letters. 

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Hey you! Yes, you, Fundraising @ Camp listener: did you know we are looking for a new co-host and moderator to join the Fundraising @ Camp podcast team? Email travis@gocamp.pro if you are interested in learning more.
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What is something that you want to know about fundraising at camp? Email travis@gocamp.pro, and let us know!
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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Heather - How Not to Write a Fundraising Letter

Joe - Buy the best you can afford

Travis - Really Good Emails
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Your Hosts:

• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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Thanks to our sponsors!

ACA - Illinois
The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org.

CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center bookings and fundraising management, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while being backed by a team of 50 passionate and caring staff members. For more information visit them at CampBrain.com/FAC.

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

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For show notes, visit https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/not-met-year-end-goal

It’s mid-December and the donations aren’t there.

All three hosts are finally reunited as Heather, Travis, and Joe discuss what to do if you find yourself at mid-December and not at your year-end fundraising goal. Tune in as they share ideas for what you can do right now to get closer to your goal number. They also share why you may want to set aside $50 to donate to several organizations to grow your own skills as a fundraiser.

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Hey you! Yes, you, Fundraising @ Camp listener: did you know we are looking for a new co-host and moderator to join the Fundraising @ Camp podcast team? Email travis@gocamp.pro if you are interested in learning more.
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What is something that you want to know about fundraising at camp? Email travis@gocamp.pro, and let us know!
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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Joe - Fundraising 101 Session from Outdoor Ministries Institute

Heather - Know your donors and use your list

Travis - Give all your schools your mailing address
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Your Hosts:

• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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Thanks to our sponsors!

ACA - Illinois
The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org.

CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center bookings and fundraising management, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while being backed by a team of 50 passionate and caring staff members. For more information visit them at CampBrain.com/FAC.

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

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Read the shownotes for more details about the episode and for links to the Fundraising tools shared at the end of the episode: https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/who-gets-the-letter
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You wrote a letter. Now who does it go to?

Welcome back Travis Allison as he returns to the podcast as lead question-asker exploring exactly who should be receiving your year-end campaign letter. Travis and Joe talk about LYBUNT and SYBUNT and what they mean for how you approach this season’s year-end campaign. Stay tuned through the end of the episode to learn more about their favorite fundraising tools this week and to hear from Travis his answer to the critical question, “What does the future of camp look like?”
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Get your pencil, paper, calendars, and fundraising software ready, because Fundraising @ Camp is BACK!
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Hey you! Yes, you, Fundraising @ Camp listener: did you know we are looking for a new co-host and moderator to join the Fundraising @ Camp podcast team? Email travis@gocamp.pro if you are interested in learning more.

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What is something that you want to know about fundraising at camp? Email travis@gocamp.pro, and let us know!
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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Travis - Selfie Screen Bracket for Mirrorless Cameras

Joe - Raise It! The Reluctant Fundraiser's Guide to Raising Money Without Selling Your Soul

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Your Hosts:

• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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Thanks to our sponsors!

CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center bookings and fundraising management, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while being backed by a team of 50 passionate and caring staff members. For more information visit them at CampBrain.com/FAC.

ACA - Illinois
The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org.

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

Find the shownotes at https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/all-about-year-end-letter

-All You Have Left To Do Is Write Your Letter

Joe & Heather are back this week with more discussion about Year-End Campaigns. This episode specifically focuses on what needs to be included in the your year-end mailing. Heather and Joe share some of their favorite ways to catch donors’ attention. They also discuss why the P.S. is the most important part of an ask letter and what the heck a buck slip is. It’s not too late to ask and to get the ball rolling on generating a stronger donor list this year. Tune in for more of this critical conversation for your year-end campaign.

Get your pencil, paper, calendars, and fundraising software ready, because Fundraising @ Camp is BACK!

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Hey you! Yes, you, Fundraising @ Camp listener: did you know we are looking for a new co-host and moderator to join the Fundraising @ Camp podcast team? Email travis@gocamp.pro if you are interested in learning more.

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What is something that you want to know about fundraising at camp? Email travis@gocamp.pro, and let us know!

-This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Heather - Just Google it! - See how others are asking

Joe - CopyAI
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Your Hosts:

• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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Thanks to our sponsors!

ACA - Illinois
The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org.

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CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center bookings and fundraising management, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while being backed by a team of 50 passionate and caring staff members. For more information visit them at CampBrain.com/FAC.

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/carrying-out-year-end-campaign

There is still time to do a year-end campaign.

Joe & Heather continue their conversation from episode #14 of Fundraising @ Camp discussing what about needs to be done right now to make a year-end campaign happen. It’s not too late to ask and to get the ball rolling on generating a stronger donor list this year. Tune in for more of this critical conversation for your year-end.
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Hey you! Yes, you, Fundraising @ Camp listener: did you know we are looking for a new co-host and moderator to join the Fundraising @ Camp podcast team? Email travis@gocamp.pro if you are interested in learning more.

What is something that you want to know about fundraising at camp? Email travis@gocamp.pro, and let us know!
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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Heather - Giving Tuesday Resources

Joe - 10 Tips for a Solid Year-End Fundraising Campaign | CanadaHelps
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Your Hosts:

• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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Thanks to our sponsors!

ACA - Illinois
The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org.

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CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center bookings and fundraising management, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while being backed by a team of 50 passionate and caring staff members. For more information visit them at CampBrain.com/FAC.

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

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Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/prepare-for-year-end

A great year-end campaign starts around American Thanksgiving. Are you prepared?

Heather & Joe kick off season 2 of Fundraising @ Camp with a conversation about what they are doing (psst. and you should be doing) to prepare for their year-end campaigns. Because of taxes and the holiday season, our donors are in giving moods and we want to do everything we can to catch their attention.

Get your pencil, paper, calendars, and fundraising software ready, because Fundraising @ Camp is BACK!

Hey you! Yes, you, Fundraising @ Camp listener: did you know we are looking for a new co-host and moderator to join the Fundraising @ Camp podcast team? Email travis@gocamp.pro if you are interested in learning more.

What is something that you want to know about fundraising at camp? Email travis@gocamp.pro, and let us know!

This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Back next episode.

For now, Joe and Heather’s advice is to get a calendar out to begin to map out your fundraising plan. Look at your major camp dates and see how you can craft stories of need and impact around those.

Your Hosts:

• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

Thanks to our sponsors!

CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center bookings and fundraising management, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while being backed by a team of 50 passionate and caring staff members. For more information visit them at CampBrain.com/FAC.

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

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ACA - Illinois
The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org.

Find this episode's shownotes at https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/making-fundraising-plan
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The best step is to start

Heather, Joe, and Travis explore the elements of an effective fundraising plan. Heather shares are about LIA - linkage, interest, and ability. As this season of Fundraising @ Camp wraps up, Joe reminds us though every gift may not be substantial, every gift is significant.

Tune in for this episode of Fundraising @ Camp where the hosts remind you to remember the fun of fundraising.

Please enjoy and subscribe to Fundraising @ Camp wherever you get your favourite Podcasts!

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Hey you! Yes, you, Fundraising @ Camp listener: did you know we are looking for a new co-host and moderator to join the Fundraising @ Camp podcast team? Email travis@gocamp.pro if you are interested in learning more.
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What is something that you want to know about fundraising at camp? Email travis@gocamp.pro, and let us know!
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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Heather: Seth Godin Talks Fundraising 

Joe: Article about Fundraising Plans

Travis: https://s.simplyk.io/en-ca/home
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Your Hosts:

• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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Thanks to our sponsor!

CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center and fundraising programs, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while be backed by a team of 45 + passionate and caring staff members. 

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

Find this episode's show notes at https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/different-fundraising
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Success builds on success

Heather, Joe, and Travis discuss the various types of fundraising that an organization may do in a typical year discussing the usual asks, planned giving, and how to get more grandparents donating to camp. Heather and Joe kick off this week’s episode by sharing what they have found to be the trickiest areas of camp to fundraise for. 

Tune in for all this and more pro-tips on this episode of Fundraising @ Camp.

Tune in for this episode of Fundraising @ Camp where the hosts remind you to remember the fun of fundraising.
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Please enjoy and subscribe to Fundraising @ Camp wherever you get your favourite Podcasts!
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Hey you! Yes, you, Fundraising @ Camp listener: did you know we are looking for a new co-host and moderator to join the Fundraising @ Camp podcast team? Email travis@gocamp.pro if you are interested in learning more.
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What is something that you want to know about fundraising at camp? Email travis@gocamp.pro, and let us know!
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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Heather: The Foundation Center Online Directory

Joe: Online auction site HiBid

Travis: An easy example of a call to action on Twitter
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Your Hosts:

• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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Thanks to our sponsor!

CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center and fundraising programs, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while be backed by a team of 45 + passionate and caring staff members. 

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame.