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Keeping Near, Dear & Clear with Major Supporters

Keeping Near, Dear & Clear with Major Supporters

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.

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A Tale of Two Leaders

A Tale of Two Leaders

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 […]

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CapDev Announces New Senior Counsel

CapDev Announces New Senior Counsel

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 […]

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One Search Leads to Another…

One Search Leads to Another…

When a long-time CapDev campaign client turned to us for a retained executive search, little did we know it would happen in the middle of a pandemic… and lead to more searches.

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When a Challenge Sparks Success

When a Challenge Sparks Success

Even the smallest nonprofit can grow its impact exponentially with a successful endowment campaign, and a challenge gift is a great starting point. See how this one worked.

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