Description
CapDev conducted a first-of-its-kind statewide survey of nonprofits and funders in 2024 and has summarized its key findings in the Compass Report, released at the annual NC Center for Nonprofits Conference. Having gathered input on the results from major NC foundations, CapDev is now sharing key takeaways from the report with the nonprofit sector as a spark to engage deepened communications and to ignite opportunities, furthering their work of constantly making our world better. Join us on March 6, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m. for a Lunch & Learn (lunch to be provided) where presenters from CapDev will explore the report’s findings.
The four main points to discuss center around these topics:
- Reimagine governance structure
- Educate and empower future workforce
- Mobilize collaboration for transformative impact
- Build stronger philanthropic relationships
More information can be found in the full report here: www.capdev.com/compassreport2024.
Presenters:
Clare Jordan, Vice President, Capital Development Services
In her 18 years with CapDev, Clare’s role has grown to include the primary responsibility
for the company’s business development as well as philanthropic research and trend tracking to enhance understanding of the social sector among our clients and the nonprofits throughout our region. Clare has given hundreds of presentations, sharing expertise in teaching philanthropy. Having held positions in nonprofit management since the early 1990s, she has served in staff and volunteer roles in marketing and development with several nonprofits and provided consulting services to elevate the work of nonprofits for over 30 years. Her introduction to the nonprofit sector began as a student at North Carolina State University when she founded the Campus Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. A Winston-Salem native, Clare is a graduate of N.C. State University and is an avid volunteer, including serving as Chair of N.C. State University’s Institute for Nonprofits Advisory Board; Chair of UNC School of the Arts Board of Visitors; Chair of Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship at N.C. State University; and a current board member of N.C. State University’s College of Humanities & Social Sciences; as well as service on local boards including Habitat for Humanity, Crisis Control Ministries, Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community, YMCA Camp Hanes, AFP Triad Chapter, the Vestry of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, and as an ordained Elder at First Presbyterian Church, Hickory. Clare was named to the Triad Business Journal’s “40 Leaders Under 40” in 2008 and was awarded Distinguished Alumna of the Year for the College of Humanities at NC State University in 2021.
Allan Burrows, Partner & CEO, Capital Development Services
Allan Burrows has been with Capital Development Services since 1994, and president since 2006. He manages the company’s marketing, operations, campaign and search divisions, and presents to dozens of conferences and board sessions every year. Allan is a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, and began his development career at the Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina and at the North Carolina Child Advocacy Institute. In his 30+ years of fundraising experience, Allan has led campaigns and development work throughout the Southeast for a broad array of nonprofits, and is experienced at working with leadership on all aspects of philanthropy. He is passionate about engaging clients and people in realizing that philanthropy is more than just “fundraising.” He is a frequently requested and dynamic speaker, known for sharing relevant and interesting stories from his own experience with CapDev clients. A North Carolina native, Allan has served on numerous nonprofit boards over the years, including two terms with the N.C. Center for Nonprofits, and was awarded the Triad AFP Lifetime Achievement for Fundraiser of the Year in 2011.
The cost to attend is $10 for AFP Triangle Members and $20 for non-members. There is no cost to attend the social event. If this cost is a hinderance to you, please reach out to connect@afptriangle.org.
