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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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Announcing the New CCS Magazine: Perspectives on Healthcare Fundraising
CCS is pleased to present the first edition of Perspectives on Healthcare Fundraising, a magazine for philanthropic executives, development officers, and anyone navigating the current healthcare philanthropic terrain.
CCS Survey Reveals Successful Virtual Donor Engagement Results and Positive Signs for Nonprofit Fundraising in 2021
Findings from the 1,000+ responses to our January 2021 survey provide some encouraging news for nonprofit leaders and development professionals.
Hybrid Fundraising for Easter: A Four-Week Plan for Parishes
Situate your parish for success this spring with this four-week plan to help you prepare for digital and in-person fundraising this Easter.
The Case for Endowment at Independent Schools
Tune into this video to learn how to make the case for an endowment at your school.
When to Make Your Campaign Public
Going public causes many school leaders, board members, and fundraising professionals to experience anxiety. However, by focusing on a few key elements of the campaign, beyond the amount of money raised, most campaigns will be prepared and well positioned for a successful public launch.
Re-Energizing Your School’s Annual Fund
The summer term is an ideal time to plan for annual fundraising efforts. As we head into spring, learn how independent schools can re-energize their annual fund in five steps.
How Your Independent School Can Collaborate for Annual Fund Success
Learn how to collaborate across your independent school’s campus to drive institutional alignment and maximize annual fund performance.
Enhance Your Year-End Fundraising With Gift Planning
Year-end fundraising campaigns are an opportunity to provide donors with every possible option to support your mission.
Announcing the New CCS Magazine: Perspectives on Catholic Fundraising
CCS is pleased to present the third edition of Perspectives on Catholic Fundraising, a magazine for executives, development officers, and anyone navigating the current healthcare philanthropic terrain.