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The Philanthropy Outlook 2024 and 2025

March 13, 2024

Strengthen your fundraising strategy this year and next with this data-driven publication, revealing predictive insights for the philanthropic sector in the years ahead.

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CCS Philanthropy Pulse

February 15, 2024

The 2024 CCS Philanthropy Pulse report serves as a guide for fundraisers, offering insights into the modern strategies nonprofits employ for development and highlighting avenues for fundraising success.

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Proposals That Stand Out: Adding Financial Illustrations to Blended Gift Requests

April 25, 2024 | 1PM ET / 10AM PT

Seeking gift strategies and tips for building effective proposals? Join CCS Fundraising’s upcoming webinar!

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CCS Philanthropy Pulse

February 15, 2024

The 2024 CCS Philanthropy Pulse report serves as a guide for fundraisers, offering insights into the modern strategies nonprofits employ for development and highlighting avenues for fundraising success.

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DEI in Advancement Services: Q&A With CCS’s Felecia McCree and Vered Siegel

February 9, 2024

Learn why and how DEI principles should be integrated in advancement services through our conversation with CCS Fundraising’s own Vered Siegel, Senior Director, and Felecia McCree, Senior Director, Systems.

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DEI Communication Strategies for Independent School Fundraising

February 5, 2024

Discover how to reach donors authentically and successfully through school fundraising communications including events, messaging, and digital outreach.

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Everyday Donors of Color: Giving Trends

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Gain valuable insights on engaging donors of color and adapting strategies for a more inclusive approach.

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2023 Philanthropic Landscape, 12th Edition

August 29th, 2023

Featuring essential philanthropic research from all major sources in the industry, this exclusive report examines key themes in American philanthropy and the latest data on giving by US individuals, foundations, and corporations.

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Data Integrity & Inclusion: Considerations for Intentional Data Collection

June 14, 2023

Our world exists beyond binaries. Learn from CCS Fundraising Systems Director Maz King how to ensure that your data honors your donors through data integrity and inclusion.

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Innovation Powered by Fundraising With Ability Beyond

February 23, 2023

Learn how you can apply one organization’s forward-thinking approaches and expert fundraising strategies to your team’s operations.

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Perspectives on Philanthropy: Giving USA 2022 Release Webinar

June 21, 2022

CCS Fundraising is proud to partner with the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy on this webinar marking the June 21 release of Giving USA 2022: The Annual Report on Philanthropy.

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Perspectives on Philanthropy — Giving USA 2022

Wednesday, October 12th, 2022

CCS fostered discussion about the philanthropic trends revealed by the Giving USA 2022 report at a number of events.

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