Our survey results provide a snapshot of how responding organizations are persevering amid challenges, evolving their fundraising tactics, and planning for 2021 and beyond.

KEY FINDINGS
- 54% of respondents said that they believe their fundraising from annual appeals will increase in 2021
- 64% of respondents who conducted virtual major gift solicitations amid the pandemic reported that their virtual solicitations were either as successful or more successful than typical in-person solicitations
- 36% of respondents reported that their organization anticipates adding fundraising staff in 2021
To explore data from 1,000+ respondents across nonprofit sectors, check out our main fourth-edition report.
If you have any questions about this survey or about CCS in general, please contact marketing@ccsfundraising.com.
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