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CCS Philanthropy Pulse
Uncover the latest fundraising trends in the 2025 CCS Philanthropy Pulse report! Packed with data-rich insights from 600+ nonprofit organizations across diverse nonprofit sectors, this free report will help you plan for success in 2025.
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
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Nonprofit Communications Strategy: A Generational Guide
Leverage the latest research on donor communication preferences to support your personalized nonprofit communications strategy.
How to Strengthen Your Donor Portfolio With Data Analytics
Learn how to effectively analyze, refine, and refresh your donor portfolio to secure long-term fundraising success.
How to Analyze CRM Data: The Hidden Power of Your Database
Unlock the potential of your organization’s CRM and data management techniques to secure long-term fundraising success.
Nonprofit Data Management: How to Turn Messy Data into Quality Insights
Learn simple steps you can take to manage your nonprofit’s data no matter where you are in your data health journey.
Elevate Your Major Gifts Fundraising Training with These Three Tactics
Strengthen major gifts fundraising training at your organization through sustainable, capacity-building learning practices.
Association Foundation Fundraising: Eight Fundamental Tips
Discover how your association foundation can effectively engage and mobilize its members.
Stalled Fundraising Campaign? Reignite It With These Four Steps
Learn how to reinvigorate a stalled fundraising campaign with intentional strategies that reignite donor engagement and investment.
Catholic Fundraising: Tips for Success From the Diocese of Helena’s Campaign
In this article, we explore five key Catholic diocese fundraising campaign strategies that helped make this campaign a success.
CCS Philanthropy Pulse: Arts and Culture Spotlight
This Arts and Culture Sector Spotlight is adapted from CCS’s 2025 Philanthropy Pulse report to provide an in-depth look at the data provided by 104 survey respondents from that sector.