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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 country. Partnering with clients spanning the arts & cultural, educational, civic & public affairs, social service and healthcare sectors, we’ve conducted more than 200 planning studies, over 5,500 interviews and raised over $700 million 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

  • United Way of South Hampton Roads

      United Way of South Hampton Roads Turns Obstacles into Opportunities   When our team defines the elements of a successful campaign, there are three key factors always at the top: committed volunteers, highly effective staff and connected donors. Over the course of our nearly four years working with the United Way of South Hampton… Read more »

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  • 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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News & Events

November 21st, 2022
Giving and Nonprofits: Is There Anything New Under the Sun? Expert Column
Check out Keith's thoughtful remarks in this week's Inside Business article. "So, after years of constant change and uncertainty, I think it is wonderful that there is nothing new under the sun when it comes to philanthropy (at least nothing substantial). Yes, there are new nonprofits, new giving vehicles, new tax laws, but at the heart of it all, the truth remains: Our world would be a much darker place without generosity, without nonprofits."
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November 17th, 2022
The Intersection of Philanthropy and Policy - Let's Talk Fundraising with Sandra Swirski with Integer Policy
Victoria chats with Sandra Swirski Founder of Integer Policy about the intersection of policy and philanthropy. Watch as they discuss the top headlines on Capitol Hill and what nonprofits should be doing today. We promise it will be worth your time!
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November 29, 2022
FREE WEBINAR Trends Shaping the Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sector
Learn from President Keith Curtis and Executive Vice President Wendy McGrady as they dig into the latest fundraising and economic trends. This interactive session will include renowned national data, lessons learned, as well as an interactive Q&A portion. Leave with a better understanding of what your donors might be hearing and thinking, as well as clear action items on how to adjust your fundraising plans to maximize your success.
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October 31st, 2022
Welcome Lindsey - Our Newest Client Manager
We are thrilled to have Lindsey on our team as the newest client manager. In her role, she will be guiding our clients through the day-to-day processes of campaign planning studies, campaign management and fundraising capacity-building efforts. Lindsey works with organizations across different sectors and geographic regions as they build and strengthen their fundraising programs, work toward organizational goals, and enhance service to their communities.
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