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2025 Philanthropy Pulse Webinar: Data-Driven Insights Shaping the Future of Giving

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Join us for an exclusive webinar, where we will unveil key insights from the 4th edition of our annual CCS Philanthropy Pulse Report.

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2024 Philanthropic Landscape, 13th Edition

September 9, 2024

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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2025 Philanthropy Pulse Webinar: Data-Driven Insights Shaping the Future of Giving

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Join us for an exclusive webinar, where we will unveil key insights from the 4th edition of our annual CCS Philanthropy Pulse Report.

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Maximizing Fundraising Opportunities in South Florida

December 18, 2024

South Florida is experiencing great philanthropic growth, and the momentum looks likely to continue well into the future. In this article, we help you understand the most important trends and components of the philanthropic landscape that will help you maximize fundraising opportunities in South Florida.

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Donor Cultivation Through Associate Boards

November 18, 2024

Seeking ideas for donor cultivation ahead of “the Great Wealth Transfer”? Learn how to establish and maintain an associate board to engage the next generation of donors.

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What Nonprofits Can Learn from Political Fundraising Campaigns

October 30, 2024

This election year, take some tips from the political fundraiser’s playbook and bolster your nonprofit’s advancement strategy.

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AI + Fundraising Webinar

October 16, 2024

Explore the transformational potential of artificial intelligence in modern fundraising practices in this video featuring leading experts and practitioners in the field.

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2024 Philanthropic Landscape, 13th Edition

September 9, 2024

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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Philanthropic Landscape Report Library

September 9, 2024

Explore CCS’s library of Philanthropic Landscape reports, going back to our first edition in 2012.

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Fundraising From Family Foundations: An Introduction

August 20, 2024

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.

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Charitable Giving in the UK: Fundraiser Considerations

July 9, 2024

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.

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