Back to Insights

Human and Social Services Spotlight: CCS Philanthropic Climate Survey, 4th Edition

BY: CCS Fundraising
January 31, 2021

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

Human Services report cover

KEY FINDINGS

  • 49% of respondents said they think their fundraising from major gifts will increase in 2021
  • 85% of respondents who conducted virtual major gift solicitations amid the pandemic said they were either as successful or more successful than typical in-person solicitations
  • 89% of respondents said they may offer remote work options for fundraising staff after the COVID-19 pandemic has ended

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.

More Insights

Human Services Fundraising in Practice: Findings from the 2026 Pulse Survey 

Of 618 organizations participating in the 2026 Philanthropy Pulse survey in late 2025, 130 self-identified as belonging to the Human Services sector. Their responses provide insight into how organizations…

READ
Human Services Fundraising in Practice: Findings from the 2026 Pulse Survey 

CCS Fundraising Releases Fifth Annual Philanthropy Pulse Report on the Forces Shaping Nonprofit Fundraising in 2026

CCS Fundraising announces the release of its 2026 Philanthropy Pulse Report, highlighting key sector trends, nonprofit challenges, and actionable insights to guide fundraising strategy.

READ
CCS Fundraising Releases Fifth Annual Philanthropy Pulse Report on the Forces Shaping Nonprofit Fundraising in 2026

Philanthropy Pulse Report Library

Discover previous editions of CCS's Philanthropy Pulse report to understand how nonprofit fundraising practices have evolved over several years.

READ
Philanthropy Pulse Report Library