Leaving a Legacy – Let’s Talk Fundraising

Posted , by Keith Curtis, President. Topic: Fundraising, Planned Giving, Donor Advised Funds, Crisis Fundraising, Webinars and Videos, Making the Ask, Giving USA, Donors, Donor Prospects, Gift Solicitation, Major Donors.

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

Posted , by Abbie Hacker, Consultant. Topic: Fundraising, Development Plan, Crisis Fundraising, Year-End Giving, Donors, Gift Solicitation, Boards of Directors, Donor Acknowledgement, Major Donors.

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

Posted , by Victoria Dietz, Vice President. Topic: Major Donors, Fundraising, Crisis Fundraising, Webinars and Videos, High-Net-Worth Individuals, Major Gifts Programs, Making the Ask, Donors, Donor Prospects, Gift Solicitation.

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 »

Do Something to CHANGE Something!

Posted , by Logan Herring. Topic: Boards of Directors, Nonprofit Management, Fundraising, Professional Development, Crisis Fundraising, High-Net-Worth Individuals, Donors.

As our firm continues to think about and discuss the role of inclusion and diversity in fundraising, we wanted to share with you the thought-provoking and practical article that our client and friend Logan Herring wrote. Logan is the CEO of REACH Riverside, a nonprofit community development corporation created to revitalize the Riverside neighborhood in… Read more »

Giving USA – Environment and Animal Welfare

Posted , by . Topic: Donor Communication, Fundraising by Sector, Fundraising, Crisis Fundraising, Giving USA.

   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 »

Keith Curtis Featured in Inside Business

Posted , by Keith Curtis, Founder & President. Topic: Donors, Gift Solicitation, Boards of Directors, Donor Communication, Donor Acknowledgement, Major Donors, Fundraising, Donor Retention, High-Net-Worth Individuals, Crisis Fundraising, Major Gifts Programs, Making the Ask.

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 »

Creative Donor Stewardship Impacts Bottom Line

Posted , by Abby Weber, Consultant. Topic: Donors, Boards of Directors, Donor Communication, Donor Acknowledgement, Fundraising, Donor Retention, Crisis Fundraising, Webinars and Videos.

Let’s Talk Fundraising on Creative Donor Stewardship In today’s edition of Let’s Talk Fundraising, Vice President Victoria Dietz and Consultant Abby Weber discuss the importance of donor stewardship. The bottom line of donor stewardship is to build relationships and trust that ultimately will result in continued and increased support. They focus on three key areas:… Read more »

Need to Raise More This Year?

Posted , by Wendy McGrady, Executive Vice President. Topic: Donors, Fundraising, Development Plan, Crisis Fundraising.

Need to Raise More This Year? Check out our Targeted Development Assessment 2020 has certainly presented unique challenges. You may be confronted with programming changes, messaging shifts, and increased fundraising goals. Don’t let the current uncertainty impede your success in fundraising. Let us partner with you to determine: Where to focus your efforts How to… Read more »

Recorded Webinar – Giving USA 2020

Posted , by Keith Curtis, President. Topic: High-Net-Worth Individuals, Giving USA, Major Donors, Fundraising, Crisis Fundraising, Webinars and Videos.

Giving USA 2020: Using National Data to Advance Your Fundraising in Challenging Times   As we navigate these uncharted and uncertain waters in our world today and how it might impact giving, what can Giving USA 2020 do for you? This interactive presentation led by President Keith Curtis and Vice President Victoria Dietz of The Curtis… Read more »