CCS is a strategic fundraising firm
that partners with nonprofits for transformational change.
In a world that was changing by the day, the steady and expert guidance from CCS was invaluable. CCS helped us launch—and pivot—the school’s most important campaign in its history. Not only that, they helped us develop a foundation on which we have built continued philanthropic success…
Matthew Troutman, Head of School, Thomas Jefferson School
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we help elevate causes and strengthen programs for long-term success using tried-and-true development strategies and innovative approaches. Learn more about how we help nonprofits take their fundraising to new heights.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington (CCDC)
Mid-Atlantic and Southeast U.S.
CCS has partnered with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington (CCDC) several times over the last decade and helped the organization secure over $175,000,000 in two campaigns for essential Agency priorities.
MLK Community Healthcare
Western U.S.
MLK Community Healthcare (MLKCH) partnered with CCS Fundraising to conduct a multi-phase Leadership Awareness Study, which produced a roadmap for refining and advancing MLKCH’s philanthropic impact through project-based partnerships in service of its strategic vision.
University of Windsor
Canada
CCS partnered with the University of Windsor on multiple engagements, including hands-on guidance for a nine-figure campaign.
Portland Art Museum
Western U.S.
The Portland Art Museum engaged CCS to provide a mid-campaign assessment, campaign management support, and additional capacity-building support. As a result, the $100 million Connection Campaign has become the largest and most successful campaign in the Museum’s 129-year history.
B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim (BJBE)
Central U.S.
CCS worked with BJBE for over two years on three projects: the development and implementation of a new membership model, a feasibility study, and a major gift effort focused on reducing the building mortgage.
Be The Match
Central U.S.
CCS worked shoulder-to-shoulder with the Be The Match team for more than three years to fund expanded availability of blood stem cell and marrow transplants to patients throughout the United States.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Mid-Atlantic and Southeast U.S.
CCS partnered with NMAAHC and its leadership on a landmark campaign, which exceeded its goal by raising more than $320 million in private philanthropic support for its historic opening in Washington, DC.
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Insights
Our fundraising experts share practical tools, guidance, resources, and reflections on the latest topics in the world of philanthropy.
5 Tips to Turn Volunteers into Donors
Volunteers can become invaluable donors with the right approach. Read our article to learn how to leverage these relationships.
Volunteer Fundraising in the Religious Sector
In this article, we outline our approach to recruiting top-notch volunteers for our parish partners. We also share a case study at a rural Ohio parish to illustrate the incredible impact that volunteers have on a successful campaign.
Make the Case for (Greater!) Investment in Your Planned Giving Program
Learn how to increase investment in your organization’s planned giving program through this CCS Gift Planning Practice Group webinar.
Communicating with Donors in Times of Heightened Antisemitism
At CCS, we support our clients through tumultuous times. Here we share tips for donor communication during incidences of antisemitism.
Fundraising Perspective After Nearly 40 Years of Economic Fluctuation
Here’s my perspective on fundraising during recessions and times of economic uncertainty after 40 years in the field.
