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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.
2025 Philanthropic Landscape, 14th 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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How Donor-Advised Funds Shape Giving in Economic Downturns
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have proven to be remarkably resilient in turbulent markets, but not all nonprofits benefit equally.
Strategic Fundraising Planning Using a ‘Balcony and Front Row’ Framework
Discover a practical framework that turns strategic plans into focused, donor-ready priorities to strengthen alignment and accelerate fundraising success.
How to Create a Successful Giving Tuesday Campaign
Giving Tuesday can be an effective fundraising tool with the proper planning and strategic approach.
How 2025 Tax Reform Could Impact Philanthropy Going Forward
Learn how your nonprofit can adapt to the 2025 H.R.1 tax reforms to stay resilient and strategic in a shifting philanthropic landscape.
The Portrait of Jewish Giving Today
This report explores the motivations, expectations, and aspirations of next-generation Jewish philanthropists.
11 Tips for Retaining Fundraising Staff in Healthcare
You’ve hired excellent fundraising staff but are worried about retention. Learn how to ensure that your fundraising team thrives in the fast-paced and high-achieving work environment of your healthcare organization.
Do Donor-Advised Funds Respond to Nonprofit Financial Distress?
This report examines how donor-advised funds (DAFs) respond when nonprofits face financial strain with cutting-edge data from across the U.S.
The Future is #DAF: Donor-Advised Fund Growth and How Nonprofits Can Benefit
As donor-advised funds grow, nonprofits have an unprecedented opportunity to engage donors, accelerate giving, and connect intent with immediate impact.
5 High Holiday Donor Engagement Tips
Whether you’re a synagogue, summer camp, federation, or other Jewish organization, the High Holidays offer a time of thoughtful reflection and ripe opportunity for connection across the Jewish community.