2025 cCS Philanthropy Pulse Report
CCS Fundraising is thrilled to share the 4th edition of our Philanthropy Pulse report! Unlock data-driven findings to guide your strategy for the year ahead by clicking on the widget.
The 2025 CCS Philanthropy Pulse report offers invaluable perspectives on the present and future state of philanthropy based on data CCS collected from over 600 organizations across nonprofit sectors in late 2024.
Key Findings:
- 62% of organizations saw revenue growth in 2024, indicating sustained optimism for 2025.
- 53% of organizations reported growth in donor acquisition, although fewer are acquiring new donors consistently year-over-year.
- 31% of organizations leveraging AI report improved donor engagement and targeted fundraising.
- 54% of organizations expect growth in major and mid-level gifts in 2025, and 57% are prioritizing expanding revenue streams to stay future-ready.
Philanthropy Pulse Sector Spotlights
Dive into our 2025 sector spotlights below for data specific to Arts & Culture, Health, Higher Education, Human Services, Primary & Secondary Schools, and Faith.
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