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FundraisingNorth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees
CapDev, founded in 1984, is a mid-sized nonprofit advisory firm based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, specializing in fundraising and philanthropy. The firm operates through two groups: a Campaign Group that supports major campaign planning and related activities, from feasibility studies and staff training to donor development and grant writing; and an Executive Search Group that assists nonprofits in recruiting senior development and executive leadership. It serves a broad range of nonprofit sectors across the Southeast, including educational, cultural, health and human services, arts, environmental, social, and religious organizations, with an emphasis on planning and capacity-building. CapDev positions itself as a trusted advisor focused on building personalized, sustainable fund development programs and partnering with nonprofits to recruit leadership. Its history includes publishing directories on philanthropic giving beginning in 1988, which became a widely referenced resource on foundation giving. The firm is recognized for its reliable knowledge base and connections to community leaders, contributing to long-term philanthropy.