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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lorry DiCecco Director of Marketing Lorry@thecurtisgroup.com 757-496-2224 The Curtis Group Names Lorry DiCecco Director of Marketing January 28, 2026 — The Curtis Group, a national leader in nonprofit fundraising consulting, is pleased to announce that Lorry DiCecco has joined the firm as Marketing Director. In this role, DiCecco will lead the… Read more »

The Curtis Group is hiring! We’re looking to grow our team with the addition of two roles, a Senior Consultant located in the DMV area, and an Associate Consultant located in Hampton Roads/Central Virginia. Job descriptions for each role are below; Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to those received… Read more »

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 »

Strategic AI Adoption: Guardrails, Trust and Responsibility in this New Era of Fundraising Tuesday, February 12 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST Register Today   AI is already showing up across nonprofits—often quietly, inconsistently and without clear guidance. The real challenge isn’t whether to adopt AI, but how to do so responsibly, strategically and without… 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 »

Free Webinar: Giving USA 2025 – Trends to Watch, Moves to Make   The philanthropic landscape is undergoing rapid change. The release of Giving USA 2025 provides fresh insights into donor behavior and giving trends — but this year, it arrives against the backdrop of significant policy shifts and growing economic uncertainty that are reshaping… Read more »

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 »