President and COO Wendy McGrady was recently interviewed by The Chronicle of Philanthropy on the most recent philanthropic data and trends illuminated by Giving USA 2025. We’re proud to support and be a member institute of Giving USA Foundation | The Giving Institute, and are excited at the insights this report provides for nonprofits navigating… Read more »
New Data Available on Donor Trends: Giving USA 2025 Report Released
Giving USA: Charitable Giving Reached a New High in Current Dollars, Totaling $592.5 Billion in 2024 The numbers are in — and they tell a story of resilience, complexity and opportunity. According to Giving USA 2025, total charitable giving in the U.S. reached an estimated $592.5 billion in 2024 — up 6.3% in current dollars… Read more »
Western Tidewater Free Clinic hiring a Director of Development
Our client Western Tidewater Free Clinic (WTFC) is hiring for a Director of Development! WTFC is looking for a dynamic, mission-driven leader to join their incredible team as a full-time Director of Development. This provides the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated crew of staff and volunteers who are committed to changing lives every single… Read more »
Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation Hiring for Executive Director
The Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation has retained The Curtis Group, a leading national fundraising consulting firm, to conduct a search for a new Executive Director in partnership with the Foundation. The job description with more details can be found below. If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit the following materials:… Read more »
Wendy McGrady Quoted in Fortune Article on Gates Foundation’s Sunset
“Could this be the year that Americans rise up and say, ‘Philanthropy is the difference maker, and we’re going to give more this year’? Individuals are still the primary drivers of philanthropy in this country—so it’s going to have to be all of us.” -Wendy McGrady We’re excited to share that President and COO Wendy… Read more »
The Curtis Group Promotes Wendy McGrady to President and Chief Operating Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kaitlin Robb Vice President kaitlin@thecurtisgroup.com 757-496-2224 The Curtis Group Promotes Wendy McGrady to President and Chief Operating Officer May 7, 2025 VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (May 7, 2025) — The Curtis Group, a leading national fundraising consulting firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Wendy McGrady to President and Chief Operating… Read more »
New Blog Post: AI + Fundraising = More Time with Donors
New post up on our blog! Recently, our team sat down with Nathan Chappell, a leading AI expert within the fundraising industry, to learn about how AI’s power to support nonprofit fundraising strategy. In our most recent blog post, Lindsey Rosenthal discusses high-level takeaways from that conversation, focusing on how AI can be a tool… Read more »
The Curtis Group Hiring for a Consultant and Associate Consultant
The Curtis Group, a leading national fundraising consulting firm, is seeking experienced professionals to join our growing team. We are hiring for both a consultant and an associate consultant position; both will play a critical role in our firm, working directly with a portfolio of clients across the US to help them achieve fundraising success…. Read more »
Giving USA Releases Findings of “Giving by Generations” Report
As members of the Giving Institute and leaders of Giving USA, we are proud of the reports they provide that keep us up to date on the landscape of charitable giving in this country. We wanted to share a few of the findings from their recently released report on Giving by Generations. But be sure… Read more »
New Blog Post: The Unique Role of Women in Philanthropy
In our newest blog post, Consultant Kate Hildebrand discusses trends and data around women’s charitable giving and the important role they play in the philanthropic landscape, and how your nonprofit can strategically engage with female donors. Read it here.
