Focus on Philanthropy

A blog by the staff of The Curtis Group

Keep Your Funders in the Know

Posted May 25, 2010 by Jamie Stump.

In our second post about last week’s Funders Forum, learn what panel members advise about communication and stewardship.

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Funders Point Out Red Flags at Forum

Posted May 21, 2010 by Jamie Stump.

Plenty of helpful insights were shared at yesterday’s Funders Forum, which was produced by Volunteer Hampton Roads, moderated by Keith, and well-attended by nonprofit professionals and board members.

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Our Noble Profession, Part 2

Posted May 14, 2010 by Wendy McGrady.

It’s about something bigger than the next task on the To Do list.

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Hunkering Down Is Not the Answer

Posted May 11, 2010 by Keith Curtis.

This time of economic challenge provides a unique opportunity for nonprofits to look to the future and determine what their vision will be.

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Grant-Making Up Among Smaller Foundations

Posted May 07, 2010 by Keith Curtis.

A new study by Foundation Source reports that the number and size of grants of less than $1 million increased by 15 percent in 2009.

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Percentage-Based Compensation: Why Not?

Posted May 06, 2010 by Wendy McGrady.

Three times in the last month I’ve been asked this question by nonprofit board members and leaders: Can we bring on a fundraising consultant and pay him or her a percentage of what’s raised?

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