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Why You Need a Philanthropic Consultant

Why You Need a Philanthropic Consultant

So why would a social impact organization part with funds from its hard-earned budget to hire consultants? Consider the key areas where philanthropic strategies are most needed and their value to donors.

To help, we offer this Guide to Philanthropy Advisory Services:

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Why Engage a Fundraising Consultant?

Why Engage a Fundraising Consultant?

Seeking counsel in uncharted territory is essentially the reason nonprofits engage consultants for help with fundraising, planning, staffing, and a myriad of issues. When a major campaign is looming, smart nonprofits recognize the value of calling on a professional fundraising consultant for strategic advice, counsel, guidance, and direction. Here are some key questions to consider in seeking a fundraising consultant for your nonprofit

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Think like an Olympian: A Job Seeker’s Guide to Standing Out in a Search

Think like an Olympian: A Job Seeker’s Guide to Standing Out in a Search

By Stephanie Flores de Valgaz The Olympics have just kicked off and we can’t help but think about the correlation between the actions and attitudes of a gold-medal athlete and a champion candidate. Through our experience of interviewing hundreds of candidates for executive searches on behalf of our nonprofit clients, we believe the dedication, perseverance, […]

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Uplifting Lasso Lessons for Campaign Leadership

Uplifting Lasso Lessons for Campaign Leadership

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, […]

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Client Spotlight: Creative Corridors Coalition to Launch the Peter Oliver Pavilion Gallery

Client Spotlight: Creative Corridors Coalition to Launch the Peter Oliver Pavilion Gallery

Peter 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 […]

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Campaign Client Spotlight: Grymes School Reaches Groundbreaking $10M

Campaign Client Spotlight: Grymes School Reaches Groundbreaking $10M

  Grymes 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 […]

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