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This report provides a comprehensive look at the current state of U.S. philanthropy, compiling and analyzing annual data from Giving USA and other prominent research...
Uncover the latest fundraising trends in the 2026 CCS Philanthropy Pulse report! Packed with data-rich insights from 600+ nonprofit organizations across diverse nonprofit sectors, this...
Discover previous editions of CCS's Philanthropy Pulse report to understand how nonprofit fundraising practices have evolved over several years.
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have proven to be remarkably resilient in turbulent markets, but not all nonprofits benefit equally.
Discover a practical framework that turns strategic plans into focused, donor-ready priorities to strengthen alignment and accelerate fundraising success.
Giving Tuesday can be an effective fundraising tool with the proper planning and strategic approach.
Unlock the potential of your organization's CRM and data management techniques to secure long-term fundraising success.
In this article, learn how to apply the Faster Funnel Process to your organization to support major gift fundraising, save...
Major gift portfolios determine where relationship managers will spend their time and energy. So, how can nonprofits ensure they're focusing...
CCS's Senior Data Scientist John Sammis explains how your nonprofit can use predictive AI to unearth new major giving potential...
Prospecting allows you to develop the most fundamental component of successful fundraising: a broad pool of prospective donors.
Trying to get new supporters for your school but not sure where to start? Donor acquisition is doable with these...
