Tuesday, June 23, 2026 1:00 – 2:15 PM EST
Join CCS Fundraising, in partnership with the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, for Perspectives on Philanthropy, our annual webinar exploring the findings from Giving USA 2026: The Annual Report on Philanthropy.
Giving USA 2026 is a publication of the Giving USA Foundation, researched and written by the School.
This 75-minute session will unpack the latest data on U.S. charitable giving and spotlight where momentum is building across the industry. Grounded in the most comprehensive philanthropic dataset available, the conversation will focus on what’s driving growth, where patterns are shifting, and how nonprofit leaders can turn insight into action.
We are pleased to welcome Jon Bergdoll, Interim Director of Data and Research Partnerships at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and long-time lead analyst for Giving USA, who will present this year’s findings and key takeaways. The session will be hosted by Peter Hoskow, President and Chief Operating Officer at CCS Fundraising, and will include perspectives from leaders across foundation, healthcare, and national nonprofit organizations.
Webinar Details
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM EST
Questions?
Email us at marketing@ccsfundraising.com.
Meet Our Speakers:
Peter Hoskow
President and Chief Operating Officer
Peter Hoskow is President and Chief Operating Officer of CCS Fundraising. Since joining the firm in 1999, he has been a principal driver of CCS’s growth, helping to expand its capabilities and geographic reach. He leads firm-wide operations, client service, and innovation. His work focuses on aligning strategy, people, and systems to support client success across sectors.
Jon Bergdoll
Interim Director of Data and Research Partnerships, Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Jon Bergdoll is Interim Director of Data and Research Partnerships at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. He joined the School’s research team in 2015 as an applied statistician. For the past decade, he has served as lead analyst for Giving USA. His work focuses on the measurement of philanthropic giving, data analytics, and policy analysis.
Dexter A. Bailey, Jr.
Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations, The California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
Dexter A. Bailey, Jr. Is Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). A fundraising leader with more than 30 years of experience, including nearly two decades in senior leadership roles, he has led fundraising efforts across higher education institutions. His work focuses on fundraising leadership, institutional strategy, and the role and experience of minorities in university advancement.
Brent Christopher
President, Children’s Medical Center Foundation
Brent Christopher is President of Children’s Medical Center Foundation, leading fundraising efforts for Children’s Health and its affiliated programs. He joined the organization in 2016 after serving as President and CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas. During his tenure there, he helped grow North Texas Giving Day into a major community-wide fundraising initiative. His experience spans community foundations, healthcare philanthropy, and large-scale fundraising efforts.
Rebecca Fishman Lipsey
President and CEO, The Miami Foundation
Rebecca Fishman Lipsey is President & CEO of The Miami Foundation, where she leads efforts to mobilize generosity and drive community impact across Greater Miami. Since 2020, she has grown the Foundation’s assets by over 50% while advancing equity and collective impact. A former education policymaker and founder of Radical Partners, she began her career as a public school teacher and later served on the Florida Board of Education. Rebecca is deeply committed to Miami—and most proud of raising two kind, grounded sons alongside her husband.