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Quarterly Report
As several Clemons-Associates team members have degrees in Journalism, Marketing, Advertising and MassComm, our team naturally believes...

Craig Clemons
May 9, 20242 min read


What does a Campaign cost?
From decades of data, we know Campaign Consultants can drastically reduce the learning curve of a Board/Committee/Staff when it comes to...

Craig Clemons
Mar 2, 20244 min read


Congratulations to The Inspirion Center for Performing Arts
Planned to be conveniently located in north-central Oklahoma City, this unique and forward-thinking institution will feature a beautiful...

Craig Clemons
Feb 2, 20242 min read


Communicating Campaign 'State of the Union' to key Stakeholders
An important element when designing the successful Project, Endowment or Capital Campaign (typically in the $1M to $300M range), is the...

Craig Clemons
Jan 14, 20243 min read


Congratulations Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits! $10M raised and counting...
Arguably, OKLAHOMA CENTER FOR NONPROFITS is the best of its kind in all 50 US states. They provide mission-critical services to more than...

Craig Clemons
Dec 31, 20232 min read


8 Deliverables of the Campaign Consultant
So…you are a smart leader and already understand how a Campaign Consultant can help you achieve your monetary goals for facilities,...

Craig Clemons
Nov 1, 20234 min read


Designing your Naming Opportunities
An important element when designing the successful Project, Endowment or Capital Campaign (typically in the $1M to $300M range), is the...

Craig Clemons
Oct 9, 20232 min read


Designing your Gift Range Analysis
An important element when designing the successful Project, Endowment or Capital Campaign is the GIFT RANGE ANALYSIS. Also known a the...

Craig Clemons
Sep 16, 20232 min read


10 Questions to Ask Your Board
Having served on dozens of Nonprofit Board of Directors and having ‘coached’ dozens of others, associates on the Clemons-Associates team...

Craig Clemons
Jul 15, 20232 min read


Designing your Campaign Folder
An important element when designing the successful Project, Endowment or Capital Campaign (typically in the $1M to $300M range), is the...

Craig Clemons
Jun 17, 20232 min read


House Party Best Practices
Securing campaign gifts with Intentional Gatherings House Parties can be an excellent tool for fundraising in project campaigns, capital...

Craig Clemons
Jun 1, 202317 min read


The Importance of Visuals
Visuals help you present your case for support in a more engaging and memorable way . Images, often more than words, help you tell a...

Craig Clemons
May 4, 20232 min read


Congratulations Veterans Community Project!
Veteran Community Project leaders completed a proof-of-concept model in Kansas City with a successful $10,000,000 campaign and the launch...

Craig Clemons
Mar 2, 20232 min read


Overcoming the mid-Campaign Stall
You’ve launched your campaign and leadership gifts were ‘tee’d up’ for early and significant contributions and you are cruising through...

Craig Clemons
Feb 2, 20236 min read


7 Ways to Prepare Your Board for a Major Gift Campaign
At some time in an organization’s life cycle, leaders will likely contemplate a major gift campaign to a) fund/build a facility (capital...

Craig Clemons
Jan 5, 20237 min read


The ART of the ASK
So, we are done identifying the need, setting a fundraising goal (financial target) and crafting a beautiful campaign. We have a branded...

Craig Clemons
Nov 23, 202214 min read


Congratulations Will Rogers Memorial Museum!
Will Rogers Memorial Foundation leaders set campaign goal of $18,000,000 in their blended capital, endowment and operating campaign. The...

Craig Clemons
Aug 20, 20222 min read


Four Tips for feeling more comfortable when making an ‘ask’ in person
Here’s a secret you won’t hear in the market or read in most fundraising books… most fundraisers get nervous when making 'asks' in...

Craig Clemons
Jun 3, 20224 min read


Congratulations Corn Bible Academy!
Corn Bible Academy Leaders approach $10,000,000 in their capital campaign to build new facility and move institution to Clinton, OK Hats...

Craig Clemons
May 10, 20221 min read


Congratulations Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges!
Institutional Presidents and their respective Development Leaders met in-person/via ZOOM in December 2021 to explore best practices in...

Craig Clemons
Jan 4, 20222 min read
