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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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2025 Philanthropic Landscape, 14th 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.
Do Donor-Advised Funds Respond to Nonprofit Financial Distress?
This report examines how donor-advised funds (DAFs) respond when nonprofits face financial strain with cutting-edge data from across the U.S.
Donor Lifetime Value Webinar
Learn how to drive fundraising growth with the power of data in this conversation between CCS Data Analytics and Fundraising experts and Peter Fader, Co-Founder and Director of Theta.
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.
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Transitioning Crisis-Based Donors to Mission-Based Donors
Nonprofit institutions across the country received an influx of donors in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. How might these organizations encourage donors to offer long-term mission support after making short-term crisis donations?
“If You Can’t Measure It, You Can’t Manage It” – Using Metrics to Strengthen Your Fundraising Program
Growing your fundraising program is not just about feeding your prospect pipeline or hiring more fundraisers. In today’s uncertain economy, a hospital foundation’s use of metrics is the key to increasing success.
Effective Communications During COVID-19: Mastering Your Digital Strategy
Having a robust digital marketing strategy has never been more important. Digital is an ideal way to distribute communications—especially crisis messaging—both quickly and cost-effectively, while keeping your audience actively engaged with your organization.
Independent School Fundraising Strategy: Making the Most of Your Summer Months
For most nonprofit organizations, the future of fundraising remains uncertain. This is especially true of educational institutions. However, these institutions also have a summer break that can allow them some time to plan ahead for any contingency.
The Future is #DAF: Donor-Advised Fund Growth and How Nonprofits Can Benefit
As donor-advised funds grow, nonprofits have an unprecedented opportunity to engage donors, accelerate giving, and connect intent with immediate impact.
Developing an International Fundraising Program
Nonprofit organizations with missions and activities that connect them with an international community should consider whether pursuing international donors is a viable strategy in their annual fundraising plans. This article lays out four key areas for nonprofits to consider before launching an international fundraising program.
Fundraising in Uncertain Economic and Social Times
In this webinar in partnership with AFP Massachusetts, Senior Vice Presidents Sarah Krasin and Kate Villa explore lessons learned from previous economic cycles and how your organization can turn a time of uncertainty into a time of fundraising opportunity.
Perspectives on Philanthropy — Giving USA 2022
CCS fostered discussion about the philanthropic trends revealed by the Giving USA 2022 report at a number of events.
How to Leverage Leadership Annual Giving to Build Your Major Gifts Pipeline
Bridge the gap between annual and major giving by building and stewarding personal relationships with existing donors.