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At Carter we believe in doing things the right way, not the easy way.
In the competitive world of fundraising, we bring creativity and passion to every project and the expertise needed to bring your vision to life.
Our team has over 1,000 years of combined experience advancing philanthropy in the arts, conservation, healthcare, education, human services, humanitarian aid and international sectors. We know the challenges you face, and together we’ll find the right solution.
At Carter we believe in doing things the right way, not the easy way.
In the competitive world of fundraising, we bring creativity and passion to every project and the expertise needed to bring your vision to life.
Our team has over 1,000 years of combined experience advancing philanthropy in the arts, conservation, healthcare, education, human services, humanitarian aid and international sectors. We know the challenges you face, and together we’ll find the right solution.
Latest News
Podcast: Improving Volunteer Experiences & Raising More Funds with Kristina Carlson
Tune in to hear from Carter Managing Director Kristina Joy Carlson, CFRE, on the Volunteer Nation podcast as she offers practical strategies for deepening your connection with volunteers and donors through the power of the KIND method.
Bob Carter’s Crystal Ball: Predictions for Philanthropy in 2024
In this blog post, Bob Carter, CFRE, Chairman of Carter, shares his predictions for the world of philanthropy in 2024 based on his decades-long and prominent career working alongside hundreds of nonprofits around the globe.
Steve Higgins’ New Year’s Resolutions for Nonprofit Professionals
Making manageable and attainable New Year’s resolutions is hard. In fact, if you keep and follow your New Year’s resolution the whole year through, you are among the estimated 9% of Americans who do, and you likely have other superpowers! With this in mind and based on his experience working alongside and learning from hundreds of organizations and sector leaders, President & CEO Steve Higgins, CFRE, compiled his recommended resolutions for nonprofit professionals.
Want Your Board to Be More Productive? Connect More!
Learn more about the ways you can maximize your board’s efficiency in this blog post that includes 10 simple, non-invasive, and effective ways to create meaningful connections among your organization’s leadership.
Need a Strategic Plan? Don’t Skip the Planning!
Having a strategic plan in place is great and often necessary, but if you don’t engage in an inclusive planning process to co-create a shared vision, you’re missing the point of creating a strategic plan in the first place, and your organization is more likely to struggle in achieving impact. If your organization is getting ready to develop a strategic plan, consider weaving these key essentials into your approach to maximize the work of the process and resulting plan.
Lessons from Global Philanthropy: Charity vs. Philanthropy
Our experience working with international NGOs, domestic organizations fundraising for global causes, and grassroots start-ups shows that the steps we take to build a successful resource development program can vary from country to country.
In this series, “Lessons from Global Philanthropy,” we’ll be sharing fundamental truths we have learned from our work in global philanthropy that can improve your organization, no matter the shape, size or location.
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