Insights and Events

The SPCA of Wake County (SPCA Wake) has received $5 million in what’s the largest single gift in the organization’s history, as reported today by WRAL. SPCA Wake said Susan Ward donated the once-in-a-lifetime gift. Ward is an established SPCA Wake supporter, an animal rights advocate and serves on the Board of Directors for NC […]

Weeding out jargon and developing compelling stories requires stepping out of bubbles where social-sector lingo predominates. It means engaging thought partners — both digital and human.

How strategic capacity building and trust-based philanthropy can work in concert.

The North Carolina Zoo Society engaged CapDev in 2019 to begin planning a significant campaign to fund the expansion of two new continents: Asia and Australia. In addition to securing Connect NC bond funding, this public-private partnership brought key statewide leaders together to build a major campaign for this iconic state treasure. With the dedication […]

Birthdays and anniversaries are dates that should be part of your monthly donor stewardship plan.

Experts in nonprofits share what’s on trend in 2023.

The following article, based on an interview with CapDev VP, Clare Jordan, was published in “Successful Fundraising” in April 2023, written by Kim Pawlak: Even though there is much evidence about the benefits of good stewardship, so few organizations do it really well, says Clare Jordan, vice president of Capital Development Services (Winston-Salem, NC). “It […]

Let’s look at four effective ways to optimize your fundraising results.

MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving will provide 250 $1 million unrestricted operating gifts to small nonprofits. The application process is now open, with awardees expected to be announced early next year.