Our survey results provide a snapshot of how responding organizations are persevering amid challenges, evolving their fundraising tactics, and planning for 2021 and beyond.
KEY FINDINGS
- 21% of respondents reported an increase in fundraising due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020
- More than a third of respondents said they expect an increase in fundraising in 2021 from major gifts, annual appeals, and direct marketing
- Though only 39% of respondents reported conducting a virtual major gift solicitation during the pandemic, 74% of those who conducted virtual requests said they were as successful or more successful than typical in-person solicitations
To explore data from 1,000+ respondents across nonprofit sectors, check out our main fourth-edition report.
If you have any questions about this survey or about CCS in general, please contact marketing@ccsfundraising.com.
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Our survey results provide a snapshot of how responding organizations are persevering amid challenges, evolving their fundraising tactics, and planning for 2021 and beyond.
KEY FINDINGS
- 45% of respondents think their fundraising from major gifts and annual appeals will increase in 2021
- 77% of respondents who conducted virtual major gift solicitations amid the pandemic said they were either as successful or more successful than typical in-person solicitations
- 50% of respondents reported that their organization took steps to become a more diverse, equitable, and/or inclusive workplace in response to society’s renewed focus on racial equity and social justice
To explore data from 1,000+ respondents across nonprofit sectors, check out our main fourth-edition report.
If you have any questions about this survey or about CCS in general, please contact marketing@ccsfundraising.com.
More Insights
December 1, 2025
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have proven to be remarkably resilient in turbulent markets, but not all nonprofits benefit equally.
November 25, 2025
Discover a practical framework that turns strategic plans into focused, donor-ready priorities to strengthen alignment and accelerate fundraising success.
Our survey results provide a snapshot of how responding organizations are persevering amid challenges, evolving their fundraising tactics, and planning for 2021 and beyond.
KEY FINDINGS
- 49% of respondents said they think their fundraising from major gifts will increase in 2021
- 85% of respondents who conducted virtual major gift solicitations amid the pandemic said they were either as successful or more successful than typical in-person solicitations
- 89% of respondents said they may offer remote work options for fundraising staff after the COVID-19 pandemic has ended
To explore data from 1,000+ respondents across nonprofit sectors, check out our main fourth-edition report.
If you have any questions about this survey or about CCS in general, please contact marketing@ccsfundraising.com.
More Insights
December 1, 2025
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have proven to be remarkably resilient in turbulent markets, but not all nonprofits benefit equally.
November 25, 2025
Discover a practical framework that turns strategic plans into focused, donor-ready priorities to strengthen alignment and accelerate fundraising success.
Our survey results provide a snapshot of how responding organizations are persevering amid challenges, evolving their fundraising tactics, and planning for 2021 and beyond.
KEY FINDINGS
- 44% of respondents think their fundraising from major gifts will increase in 2021
- 74% of respondents have conducted a virtual major gift solicitation since the COVID-19 pandemic began
- 48% of respondents said they intend to offer hybrid virtual/in-person event options after the COVID-19 pandemic has ended
To explore data from 1,000+ respondents across nonprofit sectors, check out our main fourth-edition report.
If you have any questions about this survey or about CCS in general, please contact marketing@ccsfundraising.com.
More Insights
December 1, 2025
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have proven to be remarkably resilient in turbulent markets, but not all nonprofits benefit equally.
November 25, 2025
Discover a practical framework that turns strategic plans into focused, donor-ready priorities to strengthen alignment and accelerate fundraising success.
