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Wendy was recently interviewed by Julia Campbell from the Nonprofit Nation Podcast about what the new Giving USA Foundation | The Giving Institute 2025 annual report means for frontline fundraisers. They discuss why fundraisers should be optimistic, and strategies they can utilize to create strong relationships with donors. It’s a very insightful episode! Listen to… Read more »

Chairman and CEO Keith Curtis was recently featured in an opinion piece in the Virginian Pilot, “Nonprofits can’t fill all the gaps of a shrinking safety net.” In it, he discusses the challenges facing nonprofits lately, and highlights a few of our clients and local Hampton Roads-based organizations who are stepping up to meet our community’s… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kaitlin Robb Vice President – Marketing kaitlin@thecurtisgroup.com 757-496-2224 The Curtis Group Promotes Rachel Kimble to Senior Consultant August 21, 2025 RICHMOND, Virginia — The Curtis Group, a national leader in nonprofit fundraising consulting, is pleased to announce the promotion of Rachel Kimble to senior consultant. In her new role, Kimble will… Read more »

Wendy was interviewed by Sheela Mahajan of the Nonprofit Science Podcast about Giving USA data and the evolving state of philanthropy. Her episode insightfully explains what the recently-released Giving USA 2025 report means for nonprofits and provides a roadmap for making evidence-based decisions in an uncertain fundraising landscape. Listen to the full episode here. You… 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 »