Americans gave over $471 billion in 2020!

Posted , by Keith Curtis, President & Founder. Topic: Fundraising by Sector, Independent Schools, Higher Education, Human Services, Fundraising, High-Net-Worth Individuals, Crisis Fundraising, Giving USA, Webinars and Videos, Donors, Funds and Funders, Major Donors, Arts & Culture.

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 »

How Can You Build Your Personal Capacity?

Posted , by Victoria Dietz, Vice President. Topic: Fundraising, Webinars and Videos.

How should you be using your time today, so you can raise more dollars tomorrow? In this webinar, Victoria Dietz will explain how fundraisers can manage their time, set realistic goals and focus on building meaningful relationships.     Meet Your Expert Victoria Dietz is responsible for a variety of clients’ planning studies, trainings and campaign management,… Read more »

Watch and Learn How to Make the Virtual Ask in 2021

Posted , by Victoria Dietz, Vice President . Topic: Crisis Fundraising, Webinars and Videos, Making the Ask, Donors, Major Donors, Fundraising.

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 »

Blackbaud’s 2020 Charitable Giving Report – Let’s Talk Fundraising Video

Posted , by Steve MacLaughlin, Blackbaud Institute. Topic: Giving USA, Philanthropy Research & Events, Fundraising, Webinars and Videos.

“Let’s Talk Fundraising” Video with Steve MacLaughlin, Senior Advisor at the Blackbaud Institute     Download the full report    In today’s edition of Let’s Talk Fundraising, Vice President Victoria Dietz chats with Steve MacLaughlin, Senior Advisor at the Blackbaud Institute about their recent release of the 2020 Charitable Giving Report. Watch to learn… Did overall giving increase or… Read more »

Recorded Webinar: Launching a Successful Fundraising Campaign

Posted , by Keith Curtis, Founder & President. Topic: Campaigns & Campaign Planning, Fundraising, Webinars and Videos, Capital Campaigns, Preparing for a Campaign.

Launch Your Transformational Campaign A Checklist for Success… Even in Uncertain Times In case you missed it, The Curtis Group’s President & Founder Keith Curtis and Consultant Abby Weber provided an insightful and informative presentation. Watch the full presentation below:   Planning for a campaign in 2021? Thinking about a campaign a few years from… Read more »

Launching a Successful Fundraising Campaign – Let’s Talk Fundraising Video

Posted , by Keith Curtis, Founder & President. Topic: Capital Campaigns, Preparing for a Campaign, Campaigns & Campaign Planning, Boards of Directors, Fundraising, Webinars and Videos.

In today’s edition of Let’s Talk Fundraising, Victoria Dietz and Keith Curtis discuss some of their personal experiences and insights from working with nonprofits at various stages of a fundraising campaign during this past year of uncertainty. Keith will also tell you what you could be working on to prepare your organization for a campaign… Read more »

Leaving a Legacy – Let’s Talk Fundraising

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

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 »

Recorded Webinar: Making the VIRTUAL Ask

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

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 »

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 »