The once-in-a-generation capital initiative. Sanctuary renovation. New educational wing. Parsonage. Parking. Capital giving is different from regular giving — multi-year commitments, milestone moments, a thermometer the whole congregation watches. Built right.
A capital initiative isn't paid in one check. Members commit over 3, 5, or 7 years with installment schedules. Reminders go out before each installment, lapse detection flags a commitment that's gone quiet, and fulfillment percentages are reported throughout.
Launch the initiative as a live giving event: the congregation enters a 4-character code or scans the QR from the pew, and commitments appear on screen in real time. Milestone moments the whole room celebrates together.
On the giving page and on the foyer kiosk's idle screen, the thermometer fills as commitments arrive and installments are paid. Lobby signage displays are available in early access.
Big capital projects unfold in phases. Phase 1: design + permitting. Phase 2: foundation. Phase 3: structure. Each phase has its own goal, its own milestone tracking, and its own celebration moment.
For givers who consent, recognition on a privacy-aware giver wall — on the giving page or your own website via the giving widget. Anonymity is always one click; nobody appears anywhere without saying yes.
Commitment fulfillment rates, recurring-revenue forecasts, initiative progress against goal, phase timelines — board-ready numbers for the monthly meeting, exportable for the treasurer.