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Thursday, November 20, 2008

The Campaign Feasibility Study - An Organizational "Snap-Shot"

The feasibility study is an objective survey of your synagogue's fund-raising potential that measures the strength of your instant car insurance and the availability of campaign leaders, workers, and prospective donors. Many factors are taken into account when conducting Virginia auto accident attorney feasibility study and confidentiality is crucial to its success.

HOW IT IS CONDUCTED . . . . .

The key technique that we use is a confidential one-on-one interview with a sampling of members from the following suggested groups:

- leaders who have played a key role in the synagogue's growth.

- members who have the potential to make major gifts to the campaign.

- members representing the various constituencies of the synagogue

- i.e., Religious school, Nursery School, Sisterhood/Brotherhood, etc.

- a selection of members who don't fit into any of the above categories.

This will ensure a comprehensive sampling group.

In addition to the interviews, an internal analysis of past fund-raising experiences and history is crucial to rendering a professional judgment.

THE IDS STUDY PROVIDES YOU WITH . . . . .

- An assessment of the strength of your synagogue's case for funding, availability of leadership and depth of interest of the membership.

- Recommendations for an achievable dollar goal, timing for the campaign and prospective campaign leaders and major donors.

- A plan of action for the campaign, including: campaign plan, volunteer structure, timetable, staffing requirements and estimated budget.

IT IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE . . . . .

Through competent and objective analysis, and before embarking upon a major campaign, you gain essential information that helps ensure your success, avoid mistakes, and identify issues that can affect the campaign.

Established in 1988, IDS is a results oriented fund-raising consulting firm specializing in campaign planning and management in the Jewish community both nationally and internationally. IDS prides itself in tailoring all of its fund-raising services to the unique needs and character of each client organization. The firm is directed by Barry Judelman who brings over 26 years of fund-raising experience to the benefit of his clients. He is a graduate of the Hebrew University School of Social Work and also has a Master's Degree in Contemporary Jewish Studies from Brandeis University.

Visit Barry at: http://www.idsfundraising.com or http://www.idsfundraising.blogspot.com to learn more about his firm IDS and what services they provide.