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Focus on Philanthropy
A blog by the staff of The Curtis Group
The Importance of Engaging (and Retaining) Volunteers
Posted February 01, 2012 by Wesley Stanley, Marketing Director.
Last week, the Richmond Times-Dispatch interviewed Keith for an article addressing the surprisingly low volunteer rate in the Richmond,Virginia area. The article juxtaposes this reality against the fact that 2010 actually showed the highest growth rate in U.S. volunteerism since 2005, climbing to 63 million.
Building a Strong Board: Tips From a Seasoned Veteran
Posted January 23, 2012 by Erin Phillips, Campaign Consultant.
Last week we attended the first of the 2012 AFP-Hampton Roads luncheon series. Susan Hirschbiel, philanthropist, community volunteer, and recipient of the National Philanthropy Day 2011 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser, spoke on the topic of building a strong board. It’s not often that nonprofit professionals have the opportunity to hear about board service from an actual board member, not to mention one who is so passionate and renowned in the community. Susan provided insightful ideas based on her fifteen years of serving as a board member, fundraiser, and patron of arts and education in Hampton Roads.
Growing Philathropy
Posted January 18, 2012 by Wesley Stanley, Marketing Director.
A recent article in The Nonprofit Quarterly posed the question, “How can we grow philanthropy in the United States?” It’s one that deserves some thought, especially in light of the fact that giving in this country has remained flat (approximately 2% of household income) over the past 40 years. As we highlighted in a post last month, the U.S. remains the world’s most generous country, as well as the wealthiest, which one could argue morally obligates us to also serve as an international leader in charitable giving. This could be measured in a variety of ways, including total dollars donated, percentage of household income given to charitable organizations, and hours spent volunteering.
