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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Insights
Our fundraising experts share practical tools, guidance, resources, and reflections on the latest topics in the world of philanthropy.
Thinking Strategically About Your School’s Annual Fund
The annual fund is the bedrock of all school fundraising. Independent schools can use these three tips to help their annual fund planning efforts every year.
CCS Philanthropy Pulse
The CCS Philanthropy Pulse survey report provides a window into the fundraising practices of 877 organizations based on data collected in late 2021.
Your Emergency Fundraising Strategy: Aspects to Include and Questions to Consider for Faith-Based Organizations
As many organizations (re)start campaigns, parishes and dioceses are developing plans now to stay agile and maintain fundraising momentum during future emergencies. In this article, learn about key considerations for developing a plan for fundraising during emergencies at faith-based organizations.
How and Why to Develop a Board Benchmarking Report
Benchmarking is a data-driven management tool that can be particularly valuable to nonprofits that seek to compare current trends to historical or peer data. Read this article to learn how to perform a board benchmarking exercise and why it can be useful for making decisions concerning the board of directors.
5 Essential Strategies for #GivingTuesday Follow-Up
Following up with donors after #GivingTuesday is essential. So where should you start? These five simple but powerful principles can help.
