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Whether you are a nonprofit leader or a frontline fundraiser at your organization, our fundraising insights will equip you with the knowledge and resources you need to succeed in your role.
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Perspectives on Philanthropy | Giving USA 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.
CCS Philanthropy Pulse
Uncover the latest fundraising trends in the 2025 CCS Philanthropy Pulse report! Packed with data-rich insights from 600+ nonprofit organizations across diverse nonprofit sectors, this free report will help you plan for success in 2025.
Donor Acquisition and Retention Strategies for 2025
Read this article to learn how to develop an effective donor acquisition and retention plan in 2025.
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How to Strengthen Your Donor Portfolio With Data Analytics
Learn how to effectively analyze, refine, and refresh your donor portfolio to secure long-term fundraising success.
How to Analyze CRM Data: The Hidden Power of Your Database
Unlock the potential of your organization’s CRM and data management techniques to secure long-term fundraising success.
Nonprofit Data Management: How to Turn Messy Data into Quality Insights
Learn simple steps you can take to manage your nonprofit’s data no matter where you are in your data health journey.
Elevate Your Major Gifts Fundraising Training with These Three Tactics
Strengthen major gifts fundraising training at your organization through sustainable, capacity-building learning practices.
CCS Philanthropy Pulse
Uncover the latest fundraising trends in the 2025 CCS Philanthropy Pulse report! Packed with data-rich insights from 600+ nonprofit organizations across diverse nonprofit sectors, this free report will help you plan for success in 2025.
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?
Major Donor Fundraising: Finding New Prospects With Predictive AI
CCS’s Senior Data Scientist John Sammis explains how your nonprofit can use predictive AI to unearth new major giving potential in your donor database.
Your Fundraising Forecast Template for 2024
Projecting fundraising revenue can always feel daunting, especially during economic and political uncertainty. CCS Fundraising is here to help you plan for 2024 and beyond with tactical guidance and a downloadable fundraising revenue forecast template.