Explore our case studies to gain insight into the challenges we helped our partners address, the solutions we developed and implemented, and the impact of our work.
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Miami City Ballet
Mid-Atlantic and Southeast US
Founded in 1985, Miami City Ballet features an international ensemble and world-class ballet school. Following CCS’s engagement, MCB grew its irrevocable and revocable gifts by more than $10M, surpassed its campaign goal by 18%, and increased legacy society membership by 50%.
National Coast Guard Museum Association
Northeast US
The National Coast Guard Museum Association (NCGMA) was founded in 2001 to raise the funds necessary to build the National Coast Guard Museum. NCGMA partnered with CCS Fundraising to complete a rapid mid-campaign assessment and for campaign support including data analytics & research.
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.
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.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Mid-Atlantic and Southeast US
CCS partnered with NMAAHC and its leadership on a landmark campaign, which exceeded its goal by raising more than $320M in private philanthropic support for its historic opening in Washington, DC.
Utah Symphony and Opera
Western US
USUO sought to maintain its status as the premiere local provider of orchestral and operatic art forms. CCS worked with the institution to raise more than $30M on a $25M goal, allowing them to attract high-caliber talent and ensure its success for decades to come.
Crocker Art Museum
Western US
With CCS, Crocker Art Museum raised over $100M for a large expansion to accommodate growing popularity and exhibit more traveling shows.
Nashville Symphony
Central US
CCS has partnered with the Nashville Symphony on two successful campaign management engagements cumulatively raising more than $145M and is now helping the organization plot its next initiative in a world changed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Portland Art Museum
Western US
The Portland Art Museum engaged CCS to provide a mid-campaign assessment, campaign management support, and additional capacity-building support. As a result, the $141M Connection Campaign has become the largest and most successful campaign in the Museum’s 129-year history.
Kansas City Symphony
Central US
CCS assisted Kansas City Symphony as it embarked on its most ambitious fundraising effort ever—a $55M endowment campaign—to strengthen its commitment to education and the community, assert its position as a civic asset, and deepen its artistic excellence.
