By Abbie Hacker Consultant For the most part, we can’t even begin to predict what the fall will look like. In the nonprofit community, this uncertainty plays out in numerous ways… should you move forward with your in-person event? Will you be able to meet face-to-face with your donors? Can you offer tours of your new… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Major Donors
Considering a campaign? Where should you start?
Five Steps To Do Now to Prepare For Your Campaign By Wendy McGrady Executive Vice President Are you moving out of the pandemic seeing an opportunity to grow your nonprofit? Did you realize a need for more diversified funding or a more robust reserve fund? Did you benefit from an influx of new donors and want… Read more »
Americans gave over $471 billion in 2020!
Challenging and complex year inspires record growth in giving: $471.44 billion contributed! Today is the release of Giving USA 2021, the longest running and most comprehensive analysis of charitable giving in this country. Take 5 minutes to learn from Keith Curtis and Victoria Dietz as they give an overview of the results and how… Read more »
The Good, Bad and Opportunity from the 2020 FEP
What the 2020 Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report Tells Us About 2021 and Beyond We are honored to be sharing an article penned by our colleague, friend and nonprofit research guru, Steven Shattuck, chief engagement officer, Bloomerang. The Fundraising Effectiveness Project recently released their 2020 Fourth Quarter Report, which examined giving trends for the entire… Read more »
Making the Ask – Even Virtually
Victoria Dietz was recently published in The Giving Institute Member Insights. We are re-publishing her article below: Can you ask for a major gift via phone or over a video chat? Just over a year ago, this would not have been a strategy recommended by a seasoned fundraiser. However, the shutdown has rewritten the… Read more »
Watch and Learn How to Make the Virtual Ask in 2021
Victoria Dietz and Hilary Fulp lead an engaging presentation about the ins and outs of making “the ask.” Hear 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. They will share key points such as: How do I make… Read more »
Leaving a Legacy – Let’s Talk Fundraising
Welcome to “Let’s Talk Fundraising”. Vice President Victoria Dietz chats with President and Founder Keith Curtis about planned giving. He recently presented to the Hampton Roads Gift Planning Council about this topic and the results of a national study of planned giving donors conducted by the Giving USA Foundation entitled Leaving a Legacy: A New… Read more »
Two Months Until Year End: Do These 5 Things to Make it Successful
By Abbie Hacker While the principles of fundraising remain the same even in the midst of this challenging year, the application might look a little different right now. In the nonprofit sector, the end of the calendar year is an important time for fundraising. With only two months until the end of 2020, make sure… Read more »
Recorded Webinar: Making the VIRTUAL Ask
Can you ask for a major gift via phone or over a video chat? YES – if done thoughtfully! In case you missed it, The Curtis Group’s Vice President Victoria Dietz provided an insightful and informative presentation. Watch the full presentation below: The fundraising rules have changed for 2020, but we are here… Read more »
Keith Curtis Featured in Inside Business
Keith Curtis recently ran an article in the Expert column in Inside Business. Debunking the myth: Are we tired of giving? “The problem isn’t that donors are tired of giving. The problem is that they are tired of being repeatedly asked for support without being engaged, informed and educated about the impact of their previous… Read more »
