The year 2020 was a year like none other. So, how did the economic, social and political landscape impact charitable giving in our country last year? How does this compare with what you are experiencing? And how can you put the data and trends into action? This interactive presentation will answer these questions and provide you with:
- Just released data and trends from Giving USA 2021 and other key sector reports.
- Discussion about the differences in giving between the primary donor sources including individuals, corporations and foundations and bequests.
- Analysis with recommendations on how the data can be applied to your fundraising strategy.
- Practical ideas and resources to keep you moving forward even in the midst of ongoing challenges.
Join AFP Central VA for Giving USA 2021: Advance Your Fundraising Using National Data and Key Trends, presented by President Keith Curtis and Consultant Abby Weber with The Curtis Group. This webinar is approved for 1 CFRE credit point.
Though 2020 was a roller coaster, there are countless lessons to be learned. In this session, we'll explore the newly released data and dive deep into how you and your board can put it to work to drive your organization’s fundraising success.
More About the Presenters:
Keith Curtis, Founder and President, The Curtis Group
Keith Curtis has more than 35 years of experience working on behalf of philanthropic organizations across Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region. Over that time, Keith has become recognized as an expert in all aspects of fundraising and nonprofit management. He is also a sought-after advisor and speaker, making up to 30 presentations a year to the nonprofit industry, including venues such as: National Blackbaud Conference for Nonprofits; keynote address at the Virginia Fundraising Institute’s annual conference; multiple Association of Fundraising Professionals chapter presentations in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and New York; the Center for Nonprofit Excellence; the Association of Zoos & Aquariums conference; and a variety of other national and state conferences.
As president of The Curtis Group, founded 32 years ago, Keith and his team have developed strategies to raise hundreds of millions of dollars for nearly 200 clients. But equally important, his guidance has helped those nonprofits raise awareness, raise their standards of operation and their expectations of what they can accomplish. Clients include the large and visible, such as one of the largest YMCAs in the country, a multi-billion-dollar health care system, and arts, cultural and educational organizations, as well as smaller nonprofits such as free clinics, animal shelters and hospices.
Keith is the past chair of the Giving USA Foundation and is the past chair of the Advisory Council on Methodology. He is also a board member of the Giving Institute, a membership organization dedicated to advancing philanthropy and promoting ethical practices in fundraising; and past president of the Hampton Roads Gift Planning Council. He also teaches an annual course at Tidewater Community College’s Academy for Nonprofit Excellence.
Keith has also served on the Dean of the Strome College of Business’ Executive Advisory Council at Old Dominion University. In recognition of his work in philanthropy, Keith was honored with the 2012 Alumni Service Award from Old Dominion University.
Abby Weber, Consultant, The Curtis Group
The chance to bring about positive change and help others experience the fulfillment of giving are why Abby Weber is excited to come to work each day. Abby is skilled at creating and cultivating partnerships and has proven herself an innovative problem solver and effective communicator as a consultant on The Curtis Group team.
Before joining The Curtis Group, Abby spent five years with the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, where she expanded the capacity of the organization’s operations, community outreach, volunteer engagement and events. She also worked previously at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank while serving with AmeriCorps VISTA.
Abby graduated with distinction from Pennsylvania State University, earning a B.S. in business management. She currently serves on the board for the Association of Fundraising Professionals Central Virginia Chapter and on the Virginia Association of Fundraising Executive’s (VAFRE) Awards Selection Committee and is a past board member of AFP Hampton Roads Chapter. She is an active member of the Virginia Association of Fundraising Executives and has conducted trainings through the Tidewater Community College Academy of Nonprofit Excellence, Central Virginia Academy of Nonprofit Excellence, and the Hampton Roads Community Foundation. In 2020, Abby was selected by Inside Business as a top “40 Under 40” honoree, recognized for her career and community accomplishments. Outside of work, Abby enjoys staying active, volunteering, cheering on the Nittany Lions and spending time with her partner, Doug and dog, Herman.