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New post up on our blog! Guest contributor Ali Iqbal from TIAA Kaspick explores a demographic your nonprofit may be missing out on engaging with: middle donors. He provides thoughtful insight into how to reach these individuals, and provides helpful tips and tricks for connecting with them and ensuring long-term sustainability for your organization. Read… Read more »

Wendy had a very exciting Giving Tuesday this year – she was on TV! She was interviewed by ABC7 News Bay Area to discuss trends in donor giving and why it’s important to support your local nonprofits this holiday season. We’re proud to see her making such waves to support our nonprofit community and encourage… Read more »

New post up on our blog! Giving trends among affluent households are changing; is your fundraising strategy keeping up? Keith Curtis examines the recently released data from Bank of America and the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy on affluent households’ charitable giving, and provides six takeaways for fundraisers to strengthen their relationships with… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kaitlin Robb Vice President and Director of Marketing kaitlin@thecurtisgroup.com 757-496-2224 The Curtis Group Welcomes Alissa Platz to Growing Consulting Team Oct. 24, 2025 — The Curtis Group, a national leader in nonprofit fundraising consulting, is pleased to announce that Alissa Platz has joined the firm as an Associate Consultant. In this… Read more »

Rethinking Donor Retention: Building Connections in a Changing Landscape Current fundraising trends reveal a challenging paradox: charitable giving is up, but donor counts are down. That means more dollars are coming from fewer donors—raising the stakes for building lasting, trust-based relationships. So how can your organization remain relationship-focused in an increasingly transactional giving environment? Join us… Read more »

Upcoming Webinar: Real Conversations with Major Donors Thursday, November 21, 2024 1-2pm EST   Register Now!   Wondering what you could and should be doing today to prepare for a stronger major gift program tomorrow? During these constantly changing times, relationships matter. Following the fundraising cycle (cultivation-solicitation-stewardship) leads to strong donor relationships, but what does… Read more »

Donor Cultivation and Stewardship: Building Lasting Relationships to Maximize Impact   This insightful session will deepen your understanding of donor engagement. Learn best practices for cultivating meaningful relationships, effective stewardship strategies and how to communicate your organization’s mission to inspire sustained support. Our team of experts will share: Real—world examples of donor cultivation and stewardship… Read more »

The Curtis Group invites you to join us for a free webinar covering insights on Giving USA 2024 Jun 27, 2024 at 1:00 PM EST! Philanthropy drives the pace of change within the nonprofit sector. Learn from The Curtis Group as they delve into the latest national fundraising and economic trends and their implications for… Read more »