Capital Campaign Planning Institute
Design it well. Lead it boldly. Fund the future with confidence.
A capital campaign is more than a fundraising effort. It is a defining leadership moment. Done well, it clarifies your vision, strengthens community trust, and secures the long-term future of your organization. Done poorly, it can strain relationships and stall momentum. There is no substitute for disciplined planning.
A capital campaign - defined as an intensive, time-bound effort to raise significant philanthropic investment is typically launched to fund a new or renovated facility, expand programs, or build endowment reserves. But at its core, a campaign is about readiness: organizational clarity, fundraising infrastructure, board alignment, and a compelling case for why now.
A capital campaign is not simply about raising money. It is about leading with clarity, aligning stakeholders, and demonstrating that your organization is worthy of transformational investment.
If your organization is considering a campaign within the next 18–36 months, this course will help you truly prepare and align what it will take to succeed.
If you are ready to approach this work with discipline and confidence, we invite you to join us.
Session Dates: 7 Sessions on Zoom
1.October 22, 2026 | 9 to 11 AM
2.November 05, 2026 | 9 to 11 AM
3.November 19, 2026 | 9 to 11 AM
4.December 03, 2026 | 9 to 11 AM
5.December 17, 2026 | 9 to 11 AM
6.January 07, 2027 | 9 to 11 AM
7.January 21, 2027 | 9 to 11 AM (Wrap-up)
This option provides steady progression over four months, allowing participants to apply learning in real time between sessions while building discipline and campaign readiness.
- Structured assignments between sessions
- Templates, tools, and planning materials provided
Sessions are scheduled based on participant availability. Registration closes one week prior to the first session to allow for preparation and cohort alignment.
Course Instructor and Facilitator:
Cindy Hales, Ed.D. is the Vice President of Community Investment at the Capital Region Community Foundation. There she leads the team responsible for the foundation’s grant making, nonprofit capacity building, and scholarship coordination. She has served in that role since 2018.
Prior to joining the foundation, Cindy spent 18 years as a fundraiser working in higher education and healthcare, where she participated in multimillion-dollar campaigns. She strongly believes that successful fundraising requires good planning, thoughtful strategy, and genuine commitment to helping donors fulfill their charitable interests.
Cindy holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Central Michigan University. She has also served on countless nonprofit boards. In her spare time, Cindy is an avid reader who currently leads her women’s book club and loves tending to her backyard garden. But her passion is travel! Cindy is eagerly planning out the details of her Fall 2026 safari to Tanzania.
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