Insights and Events

The process of securing a major gift is somewhat delicate.

10 pragmatic ways that nonprofit leaders can more effectively ask for and secure gifts that will fuel their noble missions that touch, improve and save lives.

Future-proofing your fundraising by diversifying your donor pool should be the No. 1 thing on your priority list.

We are often asked about how we are advising our clients during this time of pandemic, so we have pulled together several examples of ongoing CapDev client work, and subsequent advice that can help nonprofits keep “near, dear & clear” with major supporters.

Here are the biggest takeaways from the latest FEP report, which shows year-over-year trends by comparing the first three quarters.

FEP report found that new donors were down by 19.2 percent and newly retained donors — those who gave for the first time in 2021 and gave again in 2022 — were down by 24.7 percent.

by Allan Burrows, CapDev CEO Key questions we pose with clients initiating an executive search are about leadership. “What are the key leadership traits?” or “How do you determine who makes a great manager?” Early in my nonprofit career, I had two bosses that clearly defined for me what type of leader I aspired to […]

We are excited to announce that Jennifer Hanes Sullivan has joined the CapDev team as a Senior Counsel. We got to know Jennifer when she served as Director of Advancement for Cape Fear Academy and successfully completed a $4 million comprehensive campaign. Having served in that role for seven years, Jennifer was ready for her […]

Before heading into the busiest season for online donations, explore what 1,000 U.S. donors say are their charitable giving plans, loyalty to organizations, and motivations.