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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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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.
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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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 capacity-building, sustainable learning practices.
Stalled Fundraising Campaign? Reignite It With These Four Steps
Learn how to reinvigorate a stalled fundraising campaign with intentional strategies that reignite donor engagement and investment.
CCS Philanthropy Pulse: Arts and Culture Spotlight
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.
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.
Philanthropy Pulse Report Library
Discover previous editions of CCS’s Philanthropy Pulse report to understand how nonprofit fundraising practices have evolved over several years.
Major Gift Fundraising: The Revolutionary “Faster Funnel Process”
In this article, learn how to apply the Faster Funnel Process to your organization to support major gift fundraising, save time, and ensure that development officers can focus on your most promising leads.
California Wildfires Crisis Response Guide
This California wildfires crisis response guide offers simple but impactful steps your nonprofit can take during this immediate response phase.
2025 Philanthropy Pulse Webinar: Data-Driven Insights Shaping the Future of Giving
Explore key insights from the 4th edition of our annual CCS Philanthropy Pulse Report.