The Curtis Group

05/28/2026

Join us on Thurs, June 25th from 2-3pm EST for a free webinar unpacking Giving USA 2026!

Philanthropy continues to shape the pace of change within the nonprofit sector—but the dynamics behind that change are shifting. While overall giving remains strong, fewer donors are participating, and expectations for engagement and trust continue to rise.

In this timely session, we’ll explore the latest national fundraising and economic trends, unpacking key findings from Giving USA 2026. Led by Chairman and CEO Keith Curtis and President and COO Wendy McGrady, we will move beyond the data, sharing perspectives on how these shifts are influencing donor behavior—and what they mean for fundraising in practice.

This engaging presentation will provide you with:
-Key findings from the just-released data and trends on nationwide charitable giving from Giving USA 2026
-Analysis of giving by primary donor sources, including individuals, corporations, foundations and bequests
-Comparison of giving across major nonprofit sectors
-Practical recommendations for applying these insights to your fundraising strategy

Grounded in experience working with nonprofits across a range of sectors and communities, this webinar will focus on how organizations can interpret these trends and apply them with greater focus and intentionality.

Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3917798958868/WN__zAujnG3TS6gIT4S7N4m8A

05/18/2026

We're excited to announce the expansion of our national consulting team with two senior-level additions, Timothy McCue and Deborah Breen!

Both join our team as Senior Consultants. Together, Timothy and Deborah bring more than five decades of combined experience spanning nonprofit leadership, foundation work, strategic planning, fundraising and organizational development. Their addition reflects The Curtis Group’s continued growth and expanding work throughout the Mid-Atlantic and beyond.

“Both Timothy and Deborah bring exceptional experience, thoughtful leadership and a deep commitment to helping organizations strengthen their impact,” said Keith Curtis, CEO and Chairman. “They each understand philanthropy from multiple perspectives and share our firm’s belief that strong relationships, candid counsel and thoughtful planning are essential to long-term success.”

Read the full press release and learn more here: https://curtisgroupconsultants.com/news/the-curtis-group-welcomes-two-new-senior-consultants-timothy-mccue-and-deborah-breen/

05/11/2026

Help us give a warm welcome to our two newest team members, Timothy McCue and Deborah Breen!

Timothy and Deborah both join our team as Senior Consultants, bringing a wealth of philanthropic fundraising experience and knowledge that will help our nonprofit clients achieve new heights. We are so excited to have them join our growing team!

05/08/2026

🚨 Hiring alert 🚨

Our client TheSteward School is looking for a Campaign Coordinator for a two- to three-year fixed-term position to support an upcoming capital campaign. This role will serve as a central operational partner for Steward, managing donor databases, tracking gifts, and documenting campaign milestones. Ultimately, the Coordinator ensures the campaign’s success through rigorous administrative oversight and effective communication. This is a twelve-month, 30-hour-a-week position reporting to the Director of Development.

Learn more and apply here:

Contract Term 23 Years Hours 30 hours per week Start Date August 18 2026 Reports to Director of Development About The Steward School The Steward School is an independent JK12 school in Richmond Virginia dedicated to preparing students for college an

05/01/2026

Rachel attended Healing Hands Health's ribbon cutting yesterday for their Medical/Behavioral Health Center. This new building allows them to integrate behavioral health and medical services to provide physical, mental, and social care under one roof. We're proud to be supporting them as they centralize and expand their important work across their community!

04/23/2026

Wendy always loves attending the Virginia's Community Colleges Chancellor‘s award for philanthropy luncheon, which was held yesterday in Richmond. She said it’s one of her favorite events of the year because it’s such a lovely celebration of philanthropic investment in Virginia’s Community Colleges and because she gets to see so many current and past clients, friends, and colleagues in one room.

Pictured are leaders and honorees of Reynolds Community College, Eastern Shore Community College, Piedmont Virginia Community College, Blue Ridge Community College, and Tidewater Community College. Not pictured are many other friends like Paul D. Camp Community College who honored another client of ours, Obici Healthcare Foundation for their transformational investments in the college.

04/17/2026

Hunton YMCA celebrated an exciting milestone today with the land for its new home being transferred from the City of Norfolk to Hunton. This is a key step in their journey to return to St. Paul’s.

04/17/2026

We’re grateful for the opportunity to partner with the Virginia Association of Museums and Virginia Humanities on "Funding Your Mission: Practical Strategies and Perspectives." The workshop brought together museum leaders, funders and development professionals from across the Commonwealth for a practical, focused conversation on strengthening philanthropy in a changing landscape.

We appreciate VAM’s leadership in creating space for candid dialogue, shared perspective and real-world learning—all in service of advancing the important work of museums and cultural and humanities organizations.

A highlight of the workshop was the panel conversation moderated by Keith Curtis that explored fundraising from multiple perspectives—development leadership, executive leadership, board members and funders. We’re grateful to the panelists for sharing their perspectives with candor and thoughtfulness, and to the Virginia Association of Museums for creating a setting where those insights could be openly explored. Conversations like these are an important reminder that while the landscape continues to evolve, the core work remains deeply human and relationship-driven.

Pictured in the first photo is The Curtis Group CEO and Chairman Keith Curtis with panelists Eric Lamar Rivers, Amy Nisenson, Alyson Ramsey, and Shawn Puller. Pictured in second photo are Keith Curtis with TCG Consultant Virginia Reynolds Badgett and VAM Exec Director, Casey Jenkins.

04/02/2026

Museums and cultural organizations are navigating a more complex fundraising landscape—shifting donor expectations, increased competition for funding and growing expectations for community impact.

We’re proud to partner with the Virginia Association of Museums and Virginia Humanities for an upcoming workshop designed to meet that moment.

On April 15, we’ll join museum leaders, funders and development professionals at James Monroe's Highland for a practical, working session focused on:

• Strengthening donor cultivation and stewardship
• Understanding how funders assess readiness, impact and project design
• Learning from real-world experiences across Virginia’s cultural community

This is not a theoretical conversation. It’s a focused opportunity to step back, share perspective and leave with clear, actionable approaches you can apply right away.

If you’re leading or supporting fundraising efforts for a museum or cultural institution, we hope you’ll join us.

Register today! https://www.vamuseums.org/events/funding-your-mission-fundraising-grants-and-donor-perspectives

03/19/2026

We are pleased to welcome Lacey Dabbs to our team as an Associate Consultant!

Lacey brings more than a decade of nonprofit leadership and fundraising experience, with a strong focus on donor relationships, strategic partnerships and organizational effectiveness. In her role as Associate Consultant, she will partner with nonprofit organizations on campaign planning and assessments, helping to strengthen fundraising capacity and position organizations for long-term success.

Chairman and CEO Keith Curtis says: “Lacey brings valuable leadership experience and a deep understanding of relationship-based fundraising. She understands what it takes to build trust, strengthen organizations, and position them for long-term success—and she does it in a way that reflects how we work alongside our clients every day.”

Learn more about Lacey's background here: https://curtisgroupconsultants.com/news/the-curtis-group-welcomes-lacey-dabbs-as-associate-consultant/