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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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The Keys to Managing a Successful Planning Study
A focused feasibility and planning study is an essential early step in campaign planning for higher education institutions. However, without thoroughly planning the study, there is the potential to waste time and resources, and miss opportunities to strengthen your campaign in the long run.
Your Emergency Fundraising Strategy: Aspects to Include and Questions to Consider for Faith-Based Organizations
As many organizations (re)start campaigns, parishes and dioceses are developing plans now to stay agile and maintain fundraising momentum during future emergencies. In this article, learn about key considerations for developing a plan for fundraising during emergencies at faith-based organizations.
What Fundraisers Can Learn from the Great Recession
Any nonprofit can take steps now to clarify the mission, expand outreach, and be transparent, in order to ensure greater success in any economic climate.
Thinking Strategically About Your School’s Annual Fund
The annual fund is the bedrock of all school fundraising. Independent schools can use these three tips to help their annual fund planning efforts every year.
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 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.
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.
How Donor-Advised Funds Work and Drive Philanthropic Revenue
Learning more about and strategizing around Donor Advised Funds can help position nonprofits for longterm fundraising success.
Trickle-Down Leadership: How Effective Leadership Ensures Successful Capital Campaigns
Leadership in a parish campaign starts with the Rector. If the Rector is supportive and engaged in the fundraising plan, there is a higher chance the campaign will be successful, and the likelihood of parishioner participation will increase.