Insights and Events

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 […]

  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 […]

Congratulations to our client, Dix Park Conservancy as it names its next board chair, Bill Ross.

Recently 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.

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