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Peter Hoskow
President and Chief Operating Officer
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Peter Hoskow is President and Chief Operating Officer at CCS Fundraising. Since joining the firm in 1999, Pete has helped shape and scale a team of more than 140 professionals who partner with organizations across sectors to advance ambitious missions and strengthen community impact. Under his leadership, CCS has designed and implemented philanthropic strategies that have collectively raised more than $5 billion.
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Peter’s leadership reflects a deep commitment to social innovation and responsible organizational stewardship. Over the course of his CCS career, he has guided the firm through significant growth, expanding its capacity, diversifying its expertise, and strengthening its ability to support nonprofits across the country, leading to his appointment as President and Chief Operating Officer in 2025. His work emphasizes clarity, collaboration, and a long-term view of what strong philanthropic partnerships make possible.
Beyond CCS, Peter contributes to the broader social impact ecosystem through extensive board and advisory service. He serves on the Board of Visitors at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago, and the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility. He also sits on the President’s Advisory Council at his alma mater Marquette University. His engagement with leading industry associations—AFP, AHP, CASE, and The Giving Institute—further reflects his dedication to advancing the field.
Peter resides in Chicago’s Roscoe Village neighborhood, where he is deeply involved in community life. He’s an avid basketball fan andenjoys time outdoors with his family, especially at Wisconsin lakes.
We are afforded this unbelievable chance to work side-by-side with individuals who have devoted their careers to making the world a better place. It is energizing to serve as a trusted advisor to organizations on how to enhance and deepen their impact on the communities and causes they serve.