Associations
Philanthropy that
powers professional communities.
Associations provide valuable opportunities for member engagement, professional development, and sector-wide influence, all often with limited staff and competing priorities.
By guiding member-giving campaigns, securing corporate support, and raising awareness for grant awards, CCS expands the reach and strength of professional groups, helping associations advocate for and advance community-based priorities.
CCS has impacted the associations sector by…
… partnering with a client to expand their database by 134%.
… helping a client raise over $17 million to support high-impact projects.
… increasing a client’s annual donor base by 452%.
By connecting fundraising, member engagement, and foundation initiatives to mission-driven goals, we help associations strengthen philanthropic impact and advance professional development.
How we do it
CCS guides campaign planning, strengthens board involvement, and designs engagement strategies that expand reach and deliver value. Managing foundation programs and major campaigns, our approach empowers associations to lead with purpose to better serve their professional communities.
National Coast Guard Museum Association
“We benefited greatly from being able to turn to CCS for data-driven, evidence-based guidance and advice when we faced new opportunities/challenges. On occasion, CCS was the front-facing person for our organization with key volunteers and external partners. The level of professionalism with which they present never had us questioning that decision.”
The CCS perspective
on association philanthropy
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