Are You Eligible for Community Project Funding/Earmarks? By Hilary Fulp, Senior Consultant The U.S. House of Representatives recently released guidance on Community Project Funding (also called earmarks) for FY24. With the constantly changing political landscape, our goal is to provide you with a brief overview of where things stand with earmarks as well as what you… Read more »

The Curtis Group Promotes Hilary Fulp to Senior Consultant VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia — The Curtis Group, consultants to nonprofits, is pleased to announce the promotion of Hilary Fulp to senior consultant. Fulp will be responsible for managing nonprofit campaigns, leading capacity-building efforts and conducting campaign planning studies for clients across the country. Since first joining… Read more »

Abby Weber Promoted to Vice President   The Curtis Group, fundraising consultants to nonprofits, announced the promotion of Abby Weber to Vice President. As a Richmond resident, she will have the primary responsibility of spearheading the firm’s work in Richmond, while managing nonprofit clients and campaigns throughout the country. “Abby has been a key part… Read more »

  Wondering what you could and should be doing today to prepare for a stronger major gift program tomorrow? Even during these constantly changing times, the fundraising cycle works- cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship- but what does this cycle look like in practice? This practical presentation will show you the proven steps to have meaningful conversations and build stronger relationships… Read more »

The Curtis Group – Client Coordinator The Curtis Group, a leading fundraising consulting firm, is seeking a Client Coordinator to join our growing team. The Client Coordinator position offers a rare opportunity for an individual with a demonstrated interest in and passion for nonprofit development to assist our clients and team members in building fundraising… Read more »

Congrats to our vice president Victoria Dietz for being asked to join the board of AFP DC Chapter. She is looking forward to serving with this group of fundraisers.

Welcome Emily Ruble We are thrilled to welcome Emily Ruble as our newest client manager. She joins us from St. Luke’s Historic Church and Museum in Virginia. She holds a master’s degree in arts administration from the University of Kentucky and a bachelor’s degree in political science with a concentration in nonprofit management from the… Read more »

The Foodbank is Hiring a Chief Development Officer   Want to take on a new role with an incredible nonprofit? The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore is looking for a Chief Development Officer to join their team. Learn more and apply today. https://foodbankonline.org/about-us/careers/    

Giving and nonprofits: Is there anything new under the sun? Check out Keith’s thoughtful remarks in this week’s Inside Business article. “So, after years of constant change and uncertainty, I think it is wonderful that there is nothing new under the sun when it comes to philanthropy (at least nothing substantial). Yes, there are new… Read more »

The Intersection of Philanthropy and Policy Victoria chats with Sandra Swirski Founder of Integer Policy about the intersection of policy and philanthropy. Watch as they discuss the top headlines on Capitol Hill and what nonprofits should be doing today. We promise it will be worth your time!