Giving USA 2021: Advance Your Fundraising Using National Data and Key Trends The year 2020 was a year like none other. So, how did the economic, social and political landscape impact charitable giving in our country last year? How does this compare with what you are experiencing? And how can you put the data… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Fundraising by Sector
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 »
NEW Info on the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
We value our ability to help nonprofits stay informed about the latest news and policy developments. Thursday, the Senate joined the House of Representatives in clearing a two-month extension of the PPP, which was set to expire on March 31. This legislation now goes to the President, who is expected to sign it. Also, some… Read more »
Giving USA – Environment and Animal Welfare
Giving USA Environment and Animals – Let’s Talk Fundraising from The Curtis Group on Vimeo. This was a record breaking year for giving to the environment and animal welfare sector on the heels of five years of growth. Watch our latest edition of Let’s Talk Fundraising as Victoria Dietz and Abby Weber chat… Read more »
How to Build Donor Relationships During Crisis
A Day in the Life of an Executive Director During These Uncertain Times How Shawn Puller Keeps Garth Newel Music Center Moving Forward By Marissa Monell, Client Manager, The Curtis Group, and Shawn Puller, Executive Director of Garth Newel Music Center in Warm Springs, VA We are excited to continue “A Day in the Life… Read more »
The NEA and NEH Received Additional Allocations… Do You Qualify?
By Wendy McGrady Executive Vice President Are you curious to know how the CARES Act impacts your museum or cultural institution? In addition to the loans, tax credits, universal charitable deduction, suspended adjusted gross income limits, individual financial support and payroll tax extension that I mentioned in my last blogpost, the National Endowment for the… Read more »
Positive trends seen in giving to community colleges
Good news for higher-ed advancement professionals—your hard work and investments in your fundraising program are paying off! As institutional budgets continue to shrink and the role of private philanthropy becomes more important than ever, it appears that your efforts are showing results. Last month, our president Keith Curtis, immediate past chair of Giving USA Foundation, shared with you the overall… Read more »
Positive trends seen in giving to arts, culture & humanities
With a banner year for giving to arts, culture and humanities, these organizations have employed a variety of innovative tactics to engage donors and increase the contributed revenue that supports their missions. This investment in arts fundraising has resulted in a measurable boost in success. As immediate past chair of Giving USA Foundation, last month I shared with you the overall… Read more »
Key takeaways from our client who just raised $8.5 million
While mistakes can be valuable learning opportunities, this is a case where the client did everything right. Blue Ridge Community College followed our advice to the letter—and the results speak for themselves. Founded in 1967, Blue Ridge Community College offers comprehensive programs of instruction including associate degrees, diplomas and certificates in occupational/technical and college/university transfer… Read more »
Key giving trends for arts & culture institutions: A sector-specific look at GIVING USA
It’s a good time to work in the arts. Charitable donations to this sector reached their highest level ever—an estimated $17.07 billion—last year, thumb according to Giving USA 2016: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2015, which was released June 14. Last month, our president Keith Curtis, immediate past chair of Giving USA… Read more »