REAL Conversations with Major Donors – Recorded Webinar

Posted , by Victoria Dietz, Vice President. Topic: Donor Retention, High-Net-Worth Individuals, Webinars and Videos, Major Gifts Programs, Making the Ask, Donors, Donor Prospects, Gift Solicitation, Donor Communication, Donor Acknowledgement, Major Donors, Fundraising.

REAL Conversations with Major Donors Recorded Presentation Join Vice President Victoria Dietz and Client Manager Hilary Fulp as they share key points and practical tips to engage with your major donors. This webinar, recorded for you, was presented to 100 participants on May 20, 2020. Wondering what you could and should be doing today to… Read more »

How to Engage Your Volunteers During This Uncertain Time

Posted , by Abby Weber, Consultant. Topic: Crisis Fundraising, Board Development, Boards of Directors, Donor Communication, Donor Acknowledgement, Major Donors, Nonprofit Management, Donor Retention.

How to Engage Your Volunteers During This Uncertain Time By Abby Weber, Consultant Just as we have shared with you the ways that you should be building donor relationships, even in times of uncertainty, engaging your board and volunteers is equally important. But just how can you do that when you aren’t sitting across the… Read more »

Free Webinar – REAL Conversations with Major Donors

Posted , by Victoria Dietz, Vice President. Topic: Major Donors, Fundraising, Crisis Fundraising, High-Net-Worth Individuals, Major Gifts Programs, Making the Ask, Donors, Gift Solicitation.

REAL Conversations with Major Donors Wednesday, May 20 1 to 2 p.m. Wondering what you could and should be doing today to prepare for a stronger major gift program tomorrow? Even during times of uncertainty, the fundraising cycle works – cultivation, solicitation and stewardship – but what does this cycle look like in practice? How… Read more »

How to have REAL Conversations with Major Donors

Posted , by Victoria Dietz, Vice President. Topic: Donors, Donor Prospects, Donor Communication, Donor Acknowledgement, Major Donors, Fundraising, Major Gifts Programs, Making the Ask.

In case you missed it. Victoria’s webinar with Bloomerang on how to have REAL conversations with major donors is recorded. She shows you the proven steps to have meaningful conversations and build stronger relationships with your donors by keeping them engaged and properly setting expectations.  

Create an Inspiring Annual Report

Posted , by Wendy McGrady, Executive Vice President. Topic: Donors, Donor Communication, Donor Acknowledgement, Fundraising, Donor Retention, Webinars and Videos.

Create An Inspiring Annual Report from The Curtis Group on Vimeo. In 3 minutes, Executive Vice President Wendy McGrady and Vice President Victoria Dietz share practical insights and tips to help you create the best possible annual report for your nonprofit. An annual report should be concise and tell a story. How can you do those two things… Read more »

Fundraising Focus for the New Year

Posted , by Keith Curtis, President. Topic: Development Plan, Donor Advised Funds, High-Net-Worth Individuals, Making the Ask, Campaigns & Campaign Planning, Donors, Philanthropy Research & Events, Major Donors, Fundraising, Planned Giving.

5 Key Focus Areas to Make Sure Your Fundraising Vision is 2020 By Keith Curtis President and Founder After 30 years of experience partnering with nonprofits, spending time with philanthropists and serving on boards throughout the country, these are 5 fundraising tips we think you should focus on this year. Focus #1: Keep up the good… Read more »

Does Your 5-Year Plan Involve a New Job?

Posted , by Abbie Hacker, Consultant. Topic: Careers in Philanthropy, Professional Development, Philanthropy Research & Events, Nonprofit Management, Fundraising.

Before You Call It Quits, Try These 5 Tactics to Grow Job Satisfaction and Boost Fundraising Success By Abbie Hacker Consultant A new survey by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and The Chronicle of Philanthropy reports more than 80% of fundraisers are satisfied with many aspects of their job, yet half are likely to leave their position by 2021. At… Read more »

Four Ways to Engage Donors in the New Era of Philanthropy

Posted , by Marissa Monell, Client Manager. Topic: High-Net-Worth Individuals, Donors, Donor Prospects, Philanthropy Events, Donor Communication, Donor Acknowledgement, Major Donors.

Four Ways to Engage Donors in the New Era of Philanthropy Key Takeaways from this year’s Virginia Fund Raising Institute By Marissa Monell Client Manager Last week, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend this year’s Virginia Fund Raising Institute(VFRI) in Richmond, Virginia. Whether or not you were able to be there in person this… Read more »

Giving USA 2019: Giving reached $427 billion amid a complex year!

Posted , by Keith Curtis, President. Topic: Donor Retention, High-Net-Worth Individuals, Major Gifts Programs, Giving USA, Donors, Major Donors, Fundraising.

On the heels of a decade of unprecedented growth, we celebrate the year for what it was – a complex year with incredible generosity. I could spend hours talking to you (but I won’t) about studies, statistics, shifts in giving patterns, the impact of the economy, the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, public policy, and… Read more »

6 Fundraising Trends to Watch in the New Year

Posted , by Keith Curtis, Founder, President. Topic: High-Net-Worth Individuals, Campaigns & Campaign Planning, Funds and Funders, Fundraising.

As we celebrate The Curtis Group’s 30th anniversary, I could reflect and reminisce on the past, and maybe I will at a later date. But today, I would rather look to the future of fundraising and philanthropy. Below are six philanthropic trends that I think will impact fundraising in 2019. High-net-worth donors continue to give… Read more »