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Trusted Advisors in Philanthropy
& Executive Search Since 1984
Philanthropy
Delivering relational philanthropy that achieves campaign success and builds long-term sustainable fund development.
Search Services
Discovering and attracting tomorrow's dynamic leaders for the institutions of today.
Client Successes
Hammond School
In the midst of campaign planning, Hammond School acted on a CapDev recommendation to create a new position, and contracted with CapDev to conduct the search for the Director of Institutional Advancement - now successfully filled.
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Hammond SchoolTransitions LifeCare
A long-time CapDev client, Transitions LifeCare, founded as Hospice of Wake County, exemplifies the process of building a "culture of philanthropy," truly engaging in the capacity-building for long-term, sustainable fund development.
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Transitions LifeCareNC Aquarium Society
Capital Development Services' longtime client, the North Carolina Aquarium Society, received a major honor this week as it was named to this year's "Highest Rated Charity" list for the Zoos and Aquariums category.
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NC Aquarium SocietyBattleship NORTH CAROLINA
A state icon received a $3 million gift and major recognition at the opening of the SECU Memorial Walkway in Wilmington NC, dedicated to honoring veterans.
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Battleship NORTH CAROLINADix Park Conservancy
CapDev conducted the executive search that brought an exciting new CEO hire to Raleigh for Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy, a major new project set to "inspire the country," according to local media reports.
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Dix Park ConservancyGreensboro Science Center
GSC's campaign - Think BIG Together - truly inspired donors to think big, and delivered big results.
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Greensboro Science CenterMeredith College
Meredith College's campaign boosted philanthropy to its highest levels ever, and drew high accolades for CapDev
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Meredith CollegeYork Technical College
York Tech celebrated a campaign milestone with a ribbon-cutting for a newly renamed building.
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York Technical CollegeWorkshops, Conferences & Podcasts
CapDev REfresh Workshop
CapDev's popular campaign planning workshops are a well-respected training tool for anyone considering, or in the early stages of, campaign planning. Our 2019-2020 season, "REfresh & REady for Campaign Prep" is dedicated to refreshing nonprofits and leaders to ready for campaign preparations.
Learn More & Register Generously Speaking Podcast
The theme of "Generously Speaking" is generosity. Listen to our podcast to join in some of CapDev's conversations with philanthropic leaders. Hear directly from leading philanthropists, foundation executives, corporate leaders and others who share their experience, insights, and ideas on the nature of generosity and philanthropy.
View Episodes AFP SC Lowcountry
January 21, 2021 - Charleston, SCLearn MoreTopic TBA
UNC Advancement Symposium
May 18, 2021 - UNC Chapel HillLearn MoreMay 17-19, 2021
NC CORD
September 23, 2021 - AshevilleLearn MoreNC Community Colleges Conference on Resource Development
Topic TBA; Clare Jordan and Allan Burrows