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Perspectives on Philanthropy | Giving USA 2025

June 24, 2025

Explore this on-demand video presented by CCS Fundraising in partnership with the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, which reveals and discusses the key findings from Giving USA 2025: The Annual Report on Philanthropy.

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CCS Philanthropy Pulse

February 13, 2025

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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Donor Acquisition and Retention Strategies for 2025

February 11, 2025

Read this article to learn how to develop an effective donor acquisition and retention plan in 2025.

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How to Analyze CRM Data: The Hidden Power of Your Database

April 30, 2025

Unlock the potential of your organization’s CRM and data management techniques to secure long-term fundraising success.

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Nonprofit Data Management: How to Turn Messy Data into Quality Insights

March 31, 2025

Learn simple steps you can take to manage your nonprofit’s data no matter where you are in your data health journey.

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Elevate Your Major Gifts Fundraising Training with These Three Tactics

March 14, 2025

Strengthen major gifts fundraising training at your organization through sustainable, capacity-building learning practices.

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How to Get Alumni to Donate Through Effective Internal Partnerships

June 21, 2024

Learn how to get alumni to donate for fundraising success with effective internal partnerships at your education institution.

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10 Tips for Retaining Fundraising Staff in Healthcare

December 7, 2023

You’ve hired excellent fundraising staff but are worried about retention. Learn how to ensure that your fundraising team thrives in the fast-paced and high-achieving work environment of your healthcare organization.

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Fundraising Considerations for Heads of School: Q&A With John Green

December 6, 2023

This interview explores the changing attitudes of heads of school toward fundraising, addressing shifts over time, collaborations with advancement, and essential elements for an ideal partnership with consultants.

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How to Balance Staff Ratios to Increase Fundraising Efficiency

September 6, 2023

Are you interested in raising more income, increasing fundraising efficiency, creating a happier workforce, and retaining your talented staff? Consider this high-impact, low-cost approach: optimise your ratio of frontline fundraisers to support staff.

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How to Create a Thriving Nonprofit Culture in the “New Normal”

August 22, 2023

New ways of working can lead to burnout, but building a healthy environment with strong leadership, people, and culture is the key to a thriving team.

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6 Steps for Smooth Leadership Transition in Higher Education

July 5, 2023

As the dust settles on the tumult of the last few years, one trend appears consistent: leadership reshuffling is underway.

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