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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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8 Virtual Strategies to Spark Community this Hanukkah
CCS compiled eight lessons from Jewish clients across the country who have navigated fundraising during the COVID-19 pandemic in noteworthy ways.
3 Reasons C-Suite Leadership at Health Organizations Should Invest in Philanthropy
The return on investment for philanthropic activity is unparalleled for healthcare organizations. Learn how to make a case for investment in philanthropy to your C-suite executive leadership.
Dos and Don’ts of Healthcare Collaborations and Mergers
Healthcare mergers are undertaken to create synergies and economies of scale among hospitals and foundations alike by expanding operations and cutting costs. Managing the process effectively can expand the donor pool, attract prominent philanthropic leaders, and encourage larger gifts. Navigating the process to avoid the pitfalls of poor planning, muddled communications, and competitive leadership is the key to success.
Storytelling with Faculty for Fundraising
Learn how you can engage faculty as key storytellers to convey your school’s mission and value for fundraising.
Establishing Major Gift Campaign Success: 3 Early Steps Every Religious Organization Should Take
Take initial steps to identify major donors and secure early major gifts in your faith organization’s capital campaign.
How to Balance Staff Ratios to Increase Fundraising Efficiency
Are you interested in raising more dollars, increasing fundraising efficiency, creating a happier workforce, and retaining your talented staff? Consider this high-impact, low-cost approach: optimize your ratio of frontline fundraisers to support staff.
6 Steps for Smooth Leadership Transition in Higher Education
As the dust settles on the tumult of the last few years, one trend appears consistent: leadership reshuffling is underway.
How to Create a Thriving Nonprofit Culture in the “New Normal”
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.