When Communities In Schools Charlotte-Mecklenburg (CIS-CM) set out to host its annual fundraising campaign, #AllinforKids – A Week of Giving, they engaged The Bogues Group to revitalize their campaign approach. Their goals: deepen donor engagement, attract new supporters, maximize fundraising in a hybrid/virtual environment, and ensure board member involvement.
The Challenge
- Donor fatigue and online event fatigue during the COVID-19 pandemic meant people were less responsive to digital campaigns.
- It was essential to keep existing donors motivated while also drawing in new supporters.
- Board members needed to be more than just endorsers; they needed to actively participate (peer-to-peer fundraising).
- Ensuring high standards of campaign execution (timeliness, creative content, messaging) under pandemic constraints and with digital tools.
The Bogues Group Approach
- Designed a hybrid campaign: combining digital fundraising drives, social media content, and digital events to reach both remote supporters and those more locally engaged.
- Developed a custom giving platform to streamline donations and make peer-to-peer fundraising more accessible for board members and individual fundraisers alike.
- Produced engaging content (sponsor videos, storytelling pieces) to show the mission in action—how CIS supports students by surrounding them with community of support so they stay in school and succeed in life.
- Managed social media strategy with content designed to build momentum, maintain urgency, and highlight impact.
- Provided comprehensive project management to keep timelines, deliverables, and goals visible and met.
Results
- The campaign raised over $85,000, which exceeded the net profit of their 2020 campaign by approximately 2%.
- Almost 70% participation from board members in the peer-to-peer fundraising component — a very high engagement level from their leadership.
- The workflow & event support from Bogues allowed CIS staff to focus on other strategic tasks, reducing internal burden.
- CIS-CM strengthened donor relations and built greater momentum among board leadership, thanks to active involvement in peer fundraising.
- The hybrid format proved effective even amidst digital fatigue — strong fundraising was possible with well-crafted messaging, immersive experiences, and consistent execution.
- The campaign set a new baseline for expectations and performance going forward: for digital/hybrid giving, video content, board involvement, and project management.
A Week of Giving campaign marked a turning point for Communities In Schools Charlotte-Mecklenburg. With The Bogues Group’s strategic leadership, the initiative overcame pandemic-driven donor fatigue through a hybrid model that blended engaging storytelling, digital tools, and authentic board participation. The results spoke volumes: over $85,000 raised, 70% board engagement, and strengthened donor relationships. Beyond the numbers, the campaign redefined how CIS-CM approaches digital and hybrid fundraising — setting a new standard for creativity, collaboration, and community-driven impact.


