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Peter Hoskow is Principal and Managing Director of CCS Fundraising’s Central United States Team which includes twenty states across the central and southern U.S. including Texas. He is a Senior Equity Holder serving on both the Board of Managers and Board of Directors at CCS. He leads over one hundred passionate and dedicated fundraising professionals and experts, guiding solutions‐oriented partnerships across the region. He has devoted his career to understanding nonprofits from every angle and partnering with them to develop sustainable solutions to solve complex funding needs. The privilege to work side‐by‐side with institutional leaders, committed philanthropists, and dedicated experts drives his passion for impactful work. He has helped design and implement hundreds of fundraising initiatives that have raised over $5 billion to make a positive impact.

Peter grounds his fundraising strategy with a prepared, personalized approach. His partnerships have deepened and sustained the impact of critical missions: feeding the hungry, enhancing education, increasing access to life‐saving healthcare, and broadening access to the arts. His clients appreciate the zeal, creativity, and responsiveness he brings to each of his engagements, as well as over 20 years’ experience in development, strategic planning, lead and principal gift programs, capital campaign planning and management, foundation and corporate giving, grassroots fundraising strategies, board development and engagement, and data utilization.

As part of Peter’s commitment to the philanthropic sector, he serves on the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s Board of Visitors as well as a member of the Higher Education and Philanthropy Initiative. He is a member of the Leadership Council of Loyola University’s Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility and serves as adjunct faculty at Loyola University Chicago, Quinlan School of Business. As a recognized expert in philanthropy his work has been featured with the Association of Fundraising Professions (AFP), the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS), and the International Catholic Stewardship Council (ICSC). In addition, he founded the Big East Advancement Consortium, and regularly partners in speaking engagements with CASE and Woodmark.

Peter resides in Chicago’s Roscoe Village neighborhood and holds a strong commitment to enhancing responsible social innovation in his home city. He is a proud graduate of Marquette University and has deep ties to the state; his favorite way to spend his free time is on a lake in Wisconsin, surrounded by his family.

Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, TN
MetroHealth Foundation, Cleveland, OH
Minnesota Public Radio, St. Paul, MN
Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
Northwestern Memorial Foundation, Chicago, IL
Obama Foundation, Chicago, IL
Partners in Health, Boston, MA
St. Ignatius College Prep, Chicago, IL
St. Paul Academy and Summit School, St. Paul, MN
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, WA
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, Evanston, IL
The University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas System, Austin
Vero Beach Museum of Art, FL
YMCA of the USA, Chicago, IL

Luke Driscoll has spent three decades at CCS Fundraising and works with clients mostly across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions of the U.S. He has worked in every sector of philanthropy with organizations across the country, as well as the UK and Bermuda. Luke oversees the CCS offices in Washington, DC while serving a myriad of client engagements.

The inquisitive nature that drew Luke to CCS still keeps him just as engaged and excited about his work today. Although he has significant experience in the faith-based, human services, and association sectors, Luke enjoys the variety of clients the firm serves. “On any day, I could be working with museum staff, engineers, physicians, clergy, or school parents,” he shares. “There aren’t many jobs where people can essentially ‘change channels’ and be in several different environments in the same day. That is one of the many reasons that make working at CCS so special.”

The people that Luke serves alongside every day inspire him to promote philanthropy and make a difference in communities across the country. In addition to his work at CCS, Luke is involved is many other related volunteer activities serving as a board member, mentor, and class agent.

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American College of Cardiology, Washington, DC
Audubon Florida, Tallahassee, FL
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA
Diocese of Charleston, Charleston, SC
Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, Raleigh, NC
Landscape Architecture Foundation, Washington, DC

recent resources

Promoting a Culture of Philanthropy Within Your School’s Volunteer Leadership

Managing Director Travis Carley has been privileged to help launch transformative fundraising initiatives across all sectors. “The opportunity to work hands-on with incredible organizations during what are the most important moments in their history is what initially drew me to CCS,” says Travis, who joined the firm shortly after graduating from the University of Michigan.

Since joining CCS in 2002, Travis has worked alongside organizations across all sectors, including national and international federated organizations and nonprofits of all sizes in the education, healthcare, human service, association, and religious sectors to help them realize some of the largest gifts in their histories. “CCS multiplies potential and builds capacity. We see that with clients on a daily basis where donors are making the largest gifts they’ve ever made to an organization,” says Travis.

A moment that stands out for Travis is the over goal announcement and campaign celebration at Lions Clubs International’s 91st International Convention in Bangkok, Thailand. The campaign exceeded its $200 million campaign goal and was celebrated among tens of thousands of Lions. “That spirit of celebrating getting the job done together is really at the heart of our work,” says Travis.

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Fundraiser’s Guide to Smart Data: The Big, The Bad, & The Ugly

Tim Nurvala joined CCS in 2008 bringing with him 20 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and international technology. He has worked in the education, healthcare, faith, environmental, and human services sectors. For Tim, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing clients successfully achieve their goals and make a long-lasting impact.

Before joining CCS, Tim started and ran a philanthropic foundation, managed fundraising and media campaigns, coordinated special events, and cultivated donors. Prior to CCS, Tim was President of the NVTC Foundation – a nonprofit organization created to help provide disadvantaged children with access to computers and technology after school.

Tim worked in the U.S. Department of Education as a Special Assistant to Secretary Lamar Alexander focusing on the AMERICA 2000 effort encouraging communities to get more involved with their school systems. Tim also worked in the White House Office of Public Liaison during the President George H.W. Bush Administration assisting in the planning of White House briefings, signing ceremonies, and official visits by foreign leaders.

Tim has a B.A. and M.A. from the University of Florida and a M.A., Ph.D. (ABD) from American University. He now resides in Gladwyne, PA and Jensen Beach, FL after living in the Washington, DC region for over 20 years, and serves on the board of the Finlandia Foundation National. Tim also previously served on the boards of the Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation, Celebrate Fairfax, Inc. as well as the Computer Learning Center Partnership.

Featured Projects

American Forests; Washington, DC
Botanical Gardens of the Piedmont; Charlottesville, VA
Children’s Museum of Naples; Naples, FL
City College of New York; New York, NY
Cleveland Clinic – Martin Health Foundation; Stuart, FL
Council on Competitiveness; Washington, DC
Crisis Management Initiative; Helsinki, Finland
Catholic Diocese of Richmond; Richmond, VA
Ethos Discovery; Washington, DC
Georgetown Day School; Washington, DC
Grounded Solutions Network; Washington, DC
Indian River Land Trust; Vero Beach, FL
Hagerstown Community College; Hagerstown, MD
Kennedy Krieger Institute; Baltimore, MD
Luminis Health – Anne Arundel Medical Center; Annapolis, MD
Michigan Technological University; Houghton, MI
Presbyterian Mission Agency; Louisville, KY
Prince George’s Community College; Largo, MD
Reading is Fundamental; Washington, DC
St. David’s Episcopal Church; Austin, TX
Temple Sinai; Washington, DC
The Arc of the United States; Washington, DC
United States Naval Academy Foundation; Annapolis, MD
United Way of Central Maryland; Baltimore, MD
University of Helsinki; Helsinki, Finland
University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore, MD
University of Miami; Miami, FL

recent resources

Land Trust Alliance RALLY 2021, “Campaign 101: Is Your Land Trust Ready?” (Webinar Recording) (Presentation Slides)

Conference on Community College Advancement 2022, “How to Conduct a Successful Campaign on an Accelerated Timeline”, October 27, 2022, Anaheim, CA

Jon Kane is president and CEO of CCS and also serves on the firm’s board of directors. As president and CEO, he has responsibility for all operating departments, and is charged with the development and execution of the company’s short-and long-term business strategies.

Jon joined CCS with over 25 years of broad-reaching business, management, and strategic consulting experience. He is proud of the work the firm is involved in every day.

“We are helping so many good organizations operate at a higher level. The change our clients are affecting is often profound, and to support those missions is immensely gratifying,” says Jon.

Prior to joining CCS, Jon was a managing director of Katz, Kane & Co., an advisory firm helping corporate clients navigate complex issues and realize opportunities. Jon co-founded Katz, Kane & Co. after developing broad business and finance experience through his time at GCA Savvian, Patriot Group, Warburg Pincus, and Goldman Sachs. Jon began his career at McKinsey & Company. Throughout his multifaceted career, he has worked with both private and Fortune 500 companies alike, in a variety of industries, advising them on general business strategies, merger and joint venture structures, capital raising, and other financial opportunities.

Jon received his BA from Brown University and his MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He and his wife Melissa currently reside with their two children, George and Lily, in Westport, Connecticut.

Explore Jon Kane’s interview with The Business of Giving’s host, Denver Frederick:

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As Managing Director, Lindsay Marciniak oversees CCS’s operations across the Central U.S., supporting career growth for CCS directors and fundraising efforts for client partners. Lindsay is an expert at designing and directing comprehensive campaigns, implementing major gifts programs, leading initiatives to build fundraising capacity, and developing strong relationships with senior leadership, staff, board members, and donors. Her efforts and leadership have resulted in more than $1 billion in philanthropic support secured for her clients.

Lindsay has spent her entire career working with nonprofit organizations to acquire the resources they need to fulfill their mission, realize their ambitions, and positively impact our communities – locally, nationally, and globally. Lindsay brings to every engagement a big-picture perspective and hands-on approach, immersing herself not only in the organization at large, but in the details – the facts, milestones, people – that make up each nonprofit and shape its unique approach.

This thorough immersion allows Lindsay to stay deeply connected to her clients’ respective mission, create actionable goals, and pave a strong path forward.

Within the greater philanthropic community, Lindsay regularly presents on fundraising topics to clients, board members, and development professionals both in the U.S. and internationally. She also shares insights, trends, and best practices as a presenter at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School Center for Nonprofit Management.

Lindsay resides in Chicago. She earned her MPA in Nonprofit Management at Indiana University and a BS in Psychology with honors from John Carroll University in Cleveland. She is a member of the 2021 Class of Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC) Fellows. She serves on the boards of Uptown United, her community development corporation, and Community Leadership Fellows, a leadership program for upcoming leaders on the West side of Chicago. In her spare time, Lindsay enjoys reading, hiking, kayaking, live performances, and spending time with her family.

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
United Way of Greater Cleveland / United Way of Metro Chicago
The Salvation Army
Feeding America
Greater Cleveland Food Bank
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Saint Mary’s College
Grinnell College
Cuyahoga Community College
Bronson Health Foundation
North Shore Country Day School
Kiwanis International

Bo Rice manages CCS’s Mid-Atlantic and Southeast operations. Throughout his 37 years with CCS, Bo has guided organizations in the U.S., Europe, and Middle East and across all non-profit sectors to secure billions of dollars in philanthropic support.

Bo has worked with the most devoted individuals who give their energy to non-profit organizations. His passion is helping them fulfill their missions and secure the philanthropic support to impact society.

Bo is past chair of the Boys’ Latin School of Maryland Board’s development committee and the Peace Players International Board’s development committee. He has also served on the volunteer boards of Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Maryland Chapter, Sandtown Habitat for Humanity, and ePhilanthropy Foundation. Bo is a frequent lecturer at international, national, and regional conferences including AFP, AHP, Blackbaud, APRA, CASE, NAIS, and Volunteers of America.

Bo graduated from Denison University. He resides in Lutherville, Maryland with his wife, Maryann and they are proud parents of their three sons, Nelson, Charles, and Robert.

National Parks Conservation Association
Peddie School
Seminary of the Southwest
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
Spelman College
The University of the South: Sewanee
United Negro College Fund
United States Naval Academy
University of Maryland Medical System
Virginia Theological Seminary
White House Fellows Foundation and Association

Chair Rick Happy joined CCS with plans to gain some business experience before applying to law school. More than three decades later, Rick has remained at the firm and established himself as a philanthropic leader in the US and abroad. Since 1998, Rick has led the firm’s work throughout the western United States and Canada.

Rick has led some of CCS’s most renowned campaigns and engagements for organizations such as UCSF Medical Center, Crocker Art Museum, Kent Denver School, Lions Clubs International, Baruch College, and National Jewish Health. These are just a handful of the challenging and rewarding experiences that Rick has experienced at CCS. Rick has also served on the Board of the Giving Institute.

“I’ve attended many groundbreakings, ceremonies, and campaign events throughout my career, and they always remind me of how gratifying it is to know that we’ve helped our clients and friends achieve their success,” says Rick. “When I describe the nature of our work to clients and new CCS staff, I like to say that we help organizations examine and analyze their potential and then manage and guide them toward that potential.”

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Bay Area Discovery Museum
College Preparatory School
Congregation Rodef Sholom
Denver Academy
EPACENTER
Fair Trade USA
French-American International School
Golden Gate Parks Conservancy/Presidio Trust Tunnel Tops Campaign
High Desert Museum
MarinHealth
Nature Conservancy in Montana
Notre Dame High School, San Jose
Portland Art Museum
Sierra Club
The Thacher School
Utah Symphony/Utah Opera

Tom Kissane is fortunate to have spent his 30-year professional fundraising career exclusively with CCS. During that time, he has partnered with hundreds of extraordinary organizations in designing, implementing, and providing strategic oversight to over 1,000 fundraising initiatives. The programs for which Tom has provided counsel have raised more than $3 billion on cumulative goals of $2.5 billion.

Tom’s areas of expertise include feasibility and planning studies, landscape analysis, development audits, philanthropic assessment programs, major capital campaigns, annual giving efforts, endowment fundraising, and board recruitment. He focuses on major gift identification and solicitation, campaign management, and client relations.

Tom currently serves on the Board of Trustees for St. Mary’s Children’s Healthcare System in Bayside as well as the De La Salle School in Freeport, and also serves on the Editorial Review Board of Giving USA. He resides in Douglaston, Queens with his wife Shalini and their daughters Leela and Priya.