Uplifting Lasso Lessons for Campaign Leadership By Clare Jordan June 2024 There’s an old mantra we occasionally recite at CapDev: “There’s no pain like a campaign.” You know who else has lots of mantras? Ted Lasso. Whether you watched the show or not, his character has plenty of wise words to offer, […]
Read MorePeter Oliver was a remarkable man, and Creative Corridors Coalition is working to ensure Oliver’s life and legacy are celebrated. In close collaboration with historians, Oliver’s descendants, and other stakeholders, Creative Corridors Coalition has developed plans to create the Peter Oliver Pavilion Gallery. On Monday, June 17th, the City Council of Winston-Salem unanimously approved the […]
Read MoreGrymes Memorial School has broken ground! With the leadership of a superb campaign cabinet, the guidance of CapDev Senior Counsel Kevin Jacques, and the generous support of donors, Grymes has reached over 80% of their $12M campaign goal, allowing the construction of The Penny Work Center for the Arts and a first fully dedicated […]
Read MoreCongratulations to our client, Dix Park Conservancy as it names its next board chair, Bill Ross.
Read MoreCrossnore Communities for Children is one significant step closer to making the “Promise of Home” campaign a reality with a record-breaking $5 million pledge from an anonymous donor.
Read MoreRecently I attended a screening of Dan Pallotta’s film, “Uncharitable.” If you haven’t seen the film, you’ve likely seen his TED Talk or maybe read his book by the same title on the subject of “changing our system of charity,” as he puts it.
Pallotta argues that we need to call into question our basic beliefs about charity if we stand any chance of eradicating the massive social problems our world faces. He makes a bold comparison of nonprofit to for-profit sectors in persuading audiences of the disadvantages of the nonprofit sector.
Read MoreThe Dozoretz Hospice House of Hampton Roads opened its doors on April 23rd, 2024 in Virginia Beach – the first freestanding inpatient hospice facility serving the region. The facility is the vision of many area leaders, but none greater than the late Dr. Ronald Dozoretz and his family who helped found and finance its construction. […]
Read Moreby Stephanie Flores de Valgaz Have you ever stopped to consider the value of volunteers in economic terms? It is estimated that the value of their time alone is over $200 billion annually. The reasons individuals volunteer vary, but no matter the reason, they are giving their most precious non-renewable resource, their time. So how can nonprofits show their […]
Read MoreRaleigh, NC- CapDev has treasured working with the Friends of the Museum, the museum leadership team, and philanthropic partners on this visionary campaign. We are excited to see this exhibit come to life and know audiences of all ages will love it, too. Read more about the new exhibit, including why it’s called “Dueling Dinosaurs” HERE
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