Keith Curtis

Keith Curtis has more than 40 years of experience working on behalf of philanthropic organizations throughout the country. He is a sought-after advisor and speaker, presenting at a variety of national and state conferences and events. As president of The Curtis Group, founded 37 years ago, he and his team have developed strategies to raise over one billion dollars for more than 250 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. Keith is a past chair of the Giving USA Foundation, and has spoken on the annual Giving USA report in many national publications and broadcasts. 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. In recognition of his work in philanthropy, Keith was honored with the Alumni Service Award from Old Dominion University.

Ginny Badgett, PhD

As a consultant, Ginny partners with nonprofit leaders, board members, and development teams to build sustainable fundraising capacity, plan and execute successful campaigns and navigate complex transitions. Prior to joining The Curtis Group, Ginny built a decade-long career in museums beginning at the Detroit Institute of Arts. More recently, she served as an assistant curator at the Boston Athenaeum, where she secured major grants, supported donor engagement and led transformative curatorial initiatives. Ginny currently serves on the Giving USA Editorial Review Board, which provides oversight to the editor and authors of the Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy. She is an active member of the AFP Hampton Roads Chapter and the Virginia Association of Museums, where she is a regular conference speaker. Ginny holds a PhD in the History of Art and Architecture from the University of California, Santa Barbara; a MA in Museum Studies from the Cooperstown Graduate Program; and a BA in History from Centre College

Eric Rivers

Eric Rivers, born in Norfolk, VA, is Director of Advancement for Virginia Humanities, where his responsibilities include working with major donors and coordinating the advancement efforts for Virginia Humanities. Prior to joining Virginia Humanities, Eric was Director of Advancement for Don Bosco Cristo Rey in DC and Vice President for Advancement for St. Aloysius School in Harlem, NY. Eric studied Government at Georgetown University.

Adam Courville

Adam Courville is the Director of Grants and Fellowships at Virginia Humanities. In this role, he leads the strategic design and implementation of the organization’s grantmaking programs, advancing initiatives that foster scholarship, public engagement, and inclusive storytelling across Virginia. Prior to joining Virginia Humanities, he managed programs at several arts and education nonprofits and served as a grant reviewer for multiple state agencies. Adam holds a master’s degree in nonprofit management from Hamline University.