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Fundraising Strategists. Philanthropic Partners.

We understand the day-to-day demands of running a nonprofit. With the added strain of a major fundraising effort, you need more than a consultant—you need a strategic partner. That’s why we’ll be there for you. With you. Working alongside you, every step of the way.

Since 1989, The Curtis Group has provided personalized fundraising counsel to over 200 nonprofits across the region. Partnering with clients spanning the arts & cultural, educational, civic & public affairs, social service and healthcare sectors, we’ve conducted more than 175 planning studies, over 5,000 interviews and raised hundreds of millions of dollars.

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What We Do

Campaign Planning & Management

Your campaign readiness and feasibility are only the beginning. Our extensive planning study will serve as a blueprint for your campaign, offering customized strategies to help you meet—and often exceed—your fundraising goal. We’ll continue this personalized approach in helping execute your campaign, through our fundraising campaign management and consulting services.

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Program Assessment & Capacity Building

By assessing your fundraising program’s strengths, weaknesses, and effectiveness, we can pinpoint areas of challenge and opportunity. Whether you need a development audit or capacity-building consultants, we’ll provide customized recommendations that will enhance the effectiveness and the results of your fundraising efforts.

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Board & Staff Development

Through our staff and board training services, The Curtis Group can educate your leaders on topics that are crucial to reaching your fundraising goals. Topics will be customized for your organization and your board and may include “The Role of the Board in Fundraising” to “How to Make a Major Gift Ask.”

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Clients & Case Studies

  • Virginia Aquarium
    Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

    How Our Team Helped Leverage a Successful Campaign to Transform a Fundraising Program   A Blueprint for the Future The only aquarium in Virginia, the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center in Virginia Beach is committed to the guest experience, creating inspiring exhibits and nature paths, and supporting research and conservation. When we began our… Read more »

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  • Norfolk Botanical Garden

    Norfolk Botanical Garden Surpasses Campaign Goal With Support From Our Team PLANS FOR SUCCESS Celebrating their 80th anniversary under the new leadership of a highly acclaimed executive director was the ideal time for the Norfolk Botanical Garden (NBG) to launch a major campaign to transform their 175 acres into the Garden of Tomorrow. With visions… Read more »

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    Bridgewater Retirement Community

    Passion & Leadership Foster Successful Fundraising How we helped Bridgewater Retirement Community Surpass Their Campaign Goal   PLANS FOR SUCCESS Located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Bridgewater Retirement Community provides a vibrant, friendly and safe environment to age gracefully. Recognizing a need to continue to improve their facilities as well as create a second memory… Read more »

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  • Outer Banks Relief Foundation

    Outer Banks Relief Foundation’s Campaign Advances the Entire Organization Experiencing personal tragedy is accompanied all too often by financial stress. This stressor is where the Outer Banks Relief Foundation (OBRF) steps in for its neighboring families in North Carolina ensuring that families have housing, food and dependable care. Recognizing an ever-increasing need for their assistance,… Read more »

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  • Hampton Roads Academy

    The Power of Being Challenged NAVIGATING THEIR COURSE At Hampton Roads Academy, an award-winning independent college-preparatory school on the Virginia Peninsula, there is a strong sense of community as well as intellectual rigor. Looking at the future of education and the needs of their school, Hampton Roads Academy (HRA) fine-tuned their vision and identified several… Read more »

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News & Events

April 29th, 2021
Choosing the Right Consultant: New Blog Post
Moving forward doesn’t have to be as overwhelming as it might feel. We typically share this FAQ sheet with potential clients. BUT after the challenges of this past year, we thought sharing might help remove some of your stress and guess work. Check out Wendy's latest post for your tips to choosing the right consultant.  
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April 15th, 2021
Watch and Learn How to Make the Virtual Ask
Victoria Dietz and Hilary Fulp lead an engaging presentation about the ins and outs of making "the ask."  Consider inviting your team and board to benefit from practical tips that will help conquer potential fears surrounding the ask, especially virtual asks, so you can confidently approach prospects and successfully close a gift.
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April 12th, 2021
Welcome New Client Manager Jillian Talley
We are excited to welcome Jillian Talley as the newest client manager and member of growing team.
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April 8th, 2021
Latest Blog - 6 Tips to Adapt to the New Fundraising Norm
Find applicable tips from our clients who have successfully addressed the challenging fundraising environment while remembering the importance of the tried and true fundraising process: Cultivate; Ask; Steward.
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