Teaching Paper: Campaign Planning Tools – Structured Approaches for Effective International Fundraising Campaigns
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-intl-campaign-tools-2025
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About the Article
This Teaching Paper introduces three practical tools for international fundraising campaign planning: a campaign checklist, a campaign timeline, and a budget template. These low-cost, structured instruments help non-profits design clear and resource-efficient campaigns, ensuring systematic preparation and effective monitoring. A case study demonstrates their practical application, showing how structured planning leads to successful international fundraising outcomes.
Key Topics
- Campaign Planning Checklist
- Campaign Timeline Template
- Campaign Budget Template
- Practical case study from South Asia
- Common challenges and solutions
- Reflection questions for organizational learning
Academic Value
By operationalizing campaign planning literature into accessible tools, this paper bridges theory and practice in international fundraising. It offers value to scholars examining campaign management and to practitioners seeking replicable frameworks that enhance accountability, efficiency, and donor engagement in diverse global contexts.
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Campaign Planning Tools – Structured Approaches for Effective International Fundraising Campaigns. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-intl-campaign-tools-2025
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