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
Together with our partners
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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We turn insights into actions, challenges into opportunities, and fundraising goals into mission impact.
Insights
Our fundraising experts share practical tools, guidance, resources, and reflections on the latest topics in the world of philanthropy.
RFM and Wealth Screening for Major Gift Strategy
Learn how to perform an RFM analysis, the simplest tool to start narrowing your prospect list to your most impactful donors. This article contains background information and a video to lead you step-by-step into meaningful engagement.
Instilling Confidence in Your Fundraising
Throughout today’s ever-changing times, how do you “stay the course” and continue to garner support for your organisation’s unique mission? This upcoming webinar focuses on guidance for nonprofits to maintain confidence in their fundraising efforts.
Meeting the Moment: A Case Study on Building a Successful Planned Giving Program for an Arts & Culture Institution in the Jewish Sector
CCS’s partnership with Holocaust Museum LA (HMLA) serves as a helpful example of how to design an effective planned giving program.
Perspectives on Philanthropy: Giving USA 2022 Release Webinar
CCS Fundraising is proud to partner with the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy on this webinar marking the June 21 release of Giving USA 2022: The Annual Report on Philanthropy.
The CCS Philanthropy Pulse: What Does the Data Say and What Does it Mean for Arts and Culture Organizations?
How are arts and culture institutions approaching fundraising this year? And how does it differ from years past? View this webinar recording to discover key findings from a recent survey of 100 arts and culture organizations.
