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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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CCS Philanthropy Pulse

February 13, 2025

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.

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Donor Acquisition and Retention Strategies for 2025

February 11, 2025

Read this article to learn how to develop an effective donor acquisition and retention plan in 2025.

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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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How to Strengthen Your Donor Portfolio With Data Analytics

May 19, 2025

Learn how to effectively analyze, refine, and refresh your donor portfolio to secure long-term fundraising success.

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How to Analyze CRM Data: The Hidden Power of Your Database

April 30, 2025

Unlock the potential of your organization’s CRM and data management techniques to secure long-term fundraising success.

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Nonprofit Data Management: How to Turn Messy Data into Quality Insights

March 31, 2025

Learn simple steps you can take to manage your nonprofit’s data no matter where you are in your data health journey.

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Elevate Your Major Gifts Fundraising Training with These Three Tactics

March 14, 2025

Strengthen major gifts fundraising training at your organization through sustainable, capacity-building learning practices.

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Stalled Fundraising Campaign? Reignite It With These Four Steps

March 7, 2025

Learn how to reinvigorate a stalled fundraising campaign with intentional strategies that reignite donor engagement and investment.

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CCS Philanthropy Pulse: Arts and Culture Spotlight

February 2025

This Arts and Culture Sector Spotlight is adapted from CCS’s 2025 Philanthropy Pulse report to provide an in-depth look at the data provided by 104 survey respondents from that sector.

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CCS Philanthropy Pulse

February 13, 2025

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.

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