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AI in Fundraising
Elevate your nonprofit’s fundraising strategies with artificial intelligence (AI)! CCS’s newest thought leadership provides valuable insights, strategies, and tools to propel your organization and achieve unprecedented mission success.
CCS Philanthropy Pulse
The 2024 CCS Philanthropy Pulse report serves as a guide for fundraisers, offering insights into the modern strategies nonprofits employ for development and highlighting avenues for fundraising success.
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.
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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.
Philanthropic Landscape Report Library
Explore CCS’s library of Philanthropic Landscape reports, going back to our first edition in 2012.
Jewish Philanthropy Since October 7
Explore our report on how philanthropy in the Jewish sector was impacted since the events of October 7, 2023.
Fundraising From Family Foundations: An Introduction
Family foundations are an excellent source of nonprofit support. Read this article to learn about their goals, concerns, and how to connect to maximize impact for your nonprofit.
Charitable Giving in the UK: Fundraiser Considerations
The US and UK are bastions of charitable giving. However, fundraising is not “one-size-fits-all,” and geography influences best practices. Learn factors that differentiate philanthropic trends and donor motivations in the UK from those in the US to tailor your fundraising strategy to UK donors and achieve the best results.
Perspectives on Philanthropy | Giving USA 2024
Explore this webinar marking the release of Giving USA 2024: The Annual Report on Philanthropy, presented by CCS Fundraising in partnership with the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy!
How to Get Alumni to Donate Through Effective Internal Partnerships
Learn how to get alumni to donate for fundraising success with effective internal partnerships at your education institution.
Custom GPTs for Fundraising: A Nonprofit Guide
Learn about Custom Generative Pre-Trained Transformers (GPTs), their application in fundraising, and how you can harness their capabilities to streamline your fundraising efforts and forge deeper connections with donors.
Optimize Major Gift Portfolios Using Predictive Modeling Scores
Major gift portfolios determine where relationship managers will spend their time and energy. So, how can nonprofits ensure they’re focusing on the right donors?
