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2024 Philanthropic Landscape, 13th Edition
This report provides a comprehensive look at the current state of US philanthropy, compiling and analyzing annual data from Giving USA and other prominent research to ensure your organization stays up-to-date on the most significant industry trends.
AI in Fundraising
Elevate your nonprofit’s fundraising strategies with artificial intelligence (AI)! CCS’s newest thought leadership provides valuable insights, strategies, and tools to propel your organization and achieve unprecedented mission success.
The Philanthropy Outlook 2024 and 2025
Strengthen your fundraising strategy this year and next with this data-driven publication, revealing predictive insights for the philanthropic sector in the years ahead.
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Grateful Patient Fundraising: Leveraging Data for Donor Cultivation
In this article about grateful patient fundraising, we explore using data to curate a communication journey that best cultivates grateful patients, converts them to donors, and creates a pathway for annual and consistent future giving.
5 High Holiday Donor Engagement Tips
Whether you’re a synagogue, summer camp, federation, or other Jewish organization, the High Holidays offer a time of thoughtful reflection and ripe opportunity for connection across the Jewish community.
The 2024 National Diocesan Report
This comprehensive survey report of stewardship and development practices across 75 Catholic dioceses and archdioceses in the United States was produced by CCS and ICSC.
2024 Philanthropic Landscape, 13th Edition
This report provides a comprehensive look at the current state of US philanthropy, compiling and analyzing annual data from Giving USA and other prominent research to ensure your organization stays up-to-date on the most significant industry trends.
Philanthropic Landscape Report Library
Explore CCS’s library of Philanthropic Landscape reports, going back to our first edition in 2012.
Jewish Philanthropy Since October 7
Explore our report on how philanthropy in the Jewish sector was impacted since the events of October 7, 2023.
Fundraising From Family Foundations: An Introduction
Family foundations are an excellent source of nonprofit support. Read this article to learn about their goals, concerns, and how to connect to maximize impact for your nonprofit.
Charitable Giving in the UK: Fundraiser Considerations
The US and UK are bastions of charitable giving. However, fundraising is not “one-size-fits-all,” and geography influences best practices. Learn factors that differentiate philanthropic trends and donor motivations in the UK from those in the US to tailor your fundraising strategy to UK donors and achieve the best results.
How to Get Alumni to Donate Through Effective Internal Partnerships
Learn how to get alumni to donate for fundraising success with effective internal partnerships at your education institution.
