We Partner With Nonprofits for Transformational Change
We partner with over 700 organizations annually in big cities and small towns across the U.S. and around the world. From local food banks to global charities, our work spans across nonprofit sectors. Explore our case studies below for a snapshot of how we implement bespoke solutions to our nonprofit partner’s most pressing challenges.
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Howard Brown Health
Central US
Howard Brown Health (HBH) engaged CCS to strengthen its fundraising infrastructure in preparation for a $19 million comprehensive campaign. CCS’s strategic counsel and training helped HBH secure six-figure gifts and develop a major gift program.
Park Hill United Methodist Church: A New Culture of Philanthropy
Western US
PHUMC, which had not embarked on a capital campaign in 40 years, engaged CCS for a feasibility study. Our work converted to campaign strategy and activation for the Celebrating Our Legacy, Embracing Our Future campaign, which raised over $1M (30% of goal) during its planning phase.
USA for IOM: Serving Emergent and Long-Term Global Needs
Northeast US
USA for IOM partnered with CCS in three formal engagements over 28 months and four months of pro bono support implementing good stewardship practices, enhancing prospect cultivation and management, building HNWI relationships and the private sector, and boosting board engagement.
India Basin Waterfront Park: A Beautiful Space to Unite the Community
Western US
The India Basin Waterfront Park campaign is a collaborative effort between CCS Fundraising, San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department, Trust for Public Land, San Francisco Parks Alliance, the A. Philip Randolph Institute, and the Bayview-Hunters Point Community to raise $75M.
National Women’s Hall of Fame: Celebrating and Empowering American Women
Northeast US
The NWFH engaged CCS to run a feasibility study, help hire leadership, reengage past inductees, and enhance exposure to support NWHF’s ongoing work to empower women since 1969.
RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Health
Northeast US
RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Health created an unprecedented partnership to build the first freestanding cancer hospital in New Jersey. CCS helped position both organizations for a successful statewide joint fundraising initiative.
National Museum of Bermuda
Outlying Countries
The National Museum of Bermuda, founded in 1974 as a maritime museum, now an essential education resource and center of cultural and community life, engaged CCS Fundraising for its “The Future of History” effort, leading to Museum leaders and volunteers raising over $9.8M.
Catholic Charities of Buffalo
Northeast US
CCS Fundraising helped Catholic Charities of Buffalo reinvigorate their 2022 Appeal and inspire increased donor involvement by launching a Major Gifts Program. As a result, they met their goal for the first time since 2018, grew targeted major gifts, and built fundraising resiliency.
Lake Forest College
Central US
Lake Forest College experienced its most successful Forester Day in history after CCS Fundraising helped enhance the school’s strategies for matching gift opportunities and elevate the use of their digital fundraising platforms.
Navy Pier
Central US
CCS partnered with Navy Pier to further their impact through a critical bridge campaign and develop a plan to expand and diversify Navy Pier’s philanthropic funding sources.