For more than 36 years, Mark Davy & Associates has provided capital campaign fundraising consulting to churches and nonprofits across Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. We guide organizations through every stage of a capital campaign, from feasibility studies and planning to donor outreach and campaign management. Our proven, relationship-driven approach helps you communicate your vision, engage your community, and raise the resources needed to fulfill your mission.
Whether you’re planning to fund a new building, expand programming, or enhance your community outreach, our consultants provide the expertise you need. From feasibility studies and strategic visioning to donor engagement and campaign execution, we are with you every step of the way. We believe that every campaign is more than just raising funds, it’s about building community and advancing your mission to change and save lives.
As trusted advisors to churches and other nonprofits in Minnesota and beyond, we’re committed to helping cultivate lasting donor relationships. By combining trending fundraising techniques with a deep understanding of faith-driven and nonprofit values, we create strategies that resonate with your donors and deliver measurable results. Our clients' campaigns have ranged from $150,000 to $30 million, demonstrating our ability to work with churches and nonprofits of all sizes.
How we serve churches and nonprofits
Feasibility Study
A feasibility study is a typical first step in planning a capital campaign. Through interviews and conversations with potential donors of your church or nonprofit, we gather insights on your project, donor capacity, and community support. This process helps determine your readiness for a capital campaign, recommends a realistic fundraising goal, and provides a clear roadmap to move forward with confidence.
Capital Campaign
A capital campaign is a strategic, relationship-driven fundraising effort to support major projects such as building a new facility, expansions, or renovations, expansions. We specialize in capital campaign consulting for churches and nonprofits, guiding your organization through every phase, from feasibility and planning to donor engagement and pledge commitments. Our hands-on campaign management helps you communicate your vision clearly, inspire generosity, and reach your fundraising goal with confidence.
Other Services
We provide additional fundraising consulting services to help churches and nonprofits strengthen their development programs. Our support includes development and program assessments, annual fund strategy, and membership engagement initiatives. These services help expand your donor base, improve communication, and increase overall giving to strengthen your organization's mission.
For over 36 years, Mark Davy & Associates has partnered with churches and nonprofits to plan and conduct successful capital campaigns. Our work as church capital campaign consultants helps congregations prepare for important decisions about facilities, debt, and future ministry. We also assist nonprofits throughout Minnesota and the Upper Midwest to conduct successful capital campaigns. Our clients have raised hundreds of millions of dollars for new facilities, renovations, ministries, and community initiatives. We are honored to serve organizations that make a lasting difference and remain dedicated to providing trusted, relationship-driven fundraising consulting.
Capital Campaign Consulting for Churches
Mark Davy & Associates works closely with churches to plan and conduct successful capital campaigns. Our work as church capital campaign consultantshelps congregations navigate important decisions related to facilities, debt, and future ministry. Most successful efforts begin with a church capital campaign feasibility study, providing clarity, direction, and a strong foundation for the campaign. If your church is considering next steps, contact usto start the conversation.
Professional Associations
Mark Davy & Associates is devoted to the advancement of
churches and nonprofit organizations through fundraising and donor development
because we believe they make a difference in the world. Our work is driven by a
commitment to professional ethics, excellence, and partnership. We belong to two
organizations to further promote fundraising ethics and values:
The Association of Philanthropic Counsel promotes best practices and upholds ethical standards in the delivery of professional philanthropic services to nonprofit organizations and enhances members’ business operations through professional development and interaction. Click on the logo to learn more.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals empowers individuals and organizations to practice ethical fundraising through professional education, networking, research and advocacy. Click on the logo to learn more.
How do we begin?
Contact Mark Davy & Associates today to learn how we can strengthen your church or nonprofit and realize a vision for a stronger future, as well as impact more lives through sound fundraising practices.