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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.

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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

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Perspectives on Philanthropy | Giving USA 2025

June 24, 2025

Explore this on-demand video presented by CCS Fundraising in partnership with the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, which reveals and discusses the key findings from Giving USA 2025: The Annual Report on Philanthropy.

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Nonprofit Communications Strategy: A Generational Guide

June 6, 2025

Leverage the latest research on donor communication preferences to support your personalized nonprofit communications strategy.

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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

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

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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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Video

Perspectives on Philanthropy | Giving USA 2025

June 24, 2025

Article

Nonprofit Communications Strategy: A Generational Guide

June 6, 2025

Leverage the latest research on donor communication preferences to support your personalized nonprofit communications strategy.

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Human and Social Services

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Everyday Donors of Color: Uncovering the Latest Research

August 27, 2021

CCS is proud to partner with the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy on the release of the Everyday Donors of Color report, funded by the Gates Foundation.

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2024 Philanthropic Landscape, 13th Edition

September 9, 2024

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.

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CCS Survey Reveals Successful Virtual Donor Engagement Results and Positive Signs for Nonprofit Fundraising in 2021

February 3, 2021

Findings from the 1,000+ responses to our January 2021 survey provide some encouraging news for nonprofit leaders and development professionals.

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Your Guide to Finding, Engaging, and Retaining the Next Donor Generation

May 13, 2024

The future of philanthropy revolves around engaging our next generation of donors—Generation Z and Millennials. Understanding how to attract, retain, and grow your young professional pipeline will ensure long-term sustainability for your organization.

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This report details the results of CCS’s third Philanthropic Climate Survey installment, which collected data from nearly 1,400 individuals representing nonprofits of all sectors.

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Health

Education

Human and Social Services

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In the second installment of the Philanthropic Climate Survey, CCS Fundraising surveyed over 1,000 individuals from nonprofits across the country to measure the current progress, challenges, and areas of need.

The results of the survey, detailed in this report, provide a picture of the state of nonprofit organizations across all philanthropic sectors and the evolution of their activities during COVID-19.

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CCS plans and implements fundraising initiatives to help nonprofit organizations make a bigger impact.

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The results of the survey, detailed in this report, provide a picture of the state of nonprofit organizations across all philanthropic sectors, and their activities. This installment of the Philanthropic Climate Survey – the first in a four-part series – focuses primarily on the behaviors of nonprofits in the first two months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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