In the past year alone, we conducted over 300 planning and feasibility studies. Whether you are planning or refining a campaign, we can help. We assist you in asking the right questions, engaging the right people, and identifying the optimal path toward growth.
A well-designed and executed campaign planning and feasibility study will provide you with a roadmap to achieve your goals. Through a study, we help you conduct a deep dive into your organization, donors, and community. We collect both quantitative data and qualitative feedback and information.
Our planning and feasibility studies answer the following questions, among others:
Do the projects we want to fund resonate with our supporters?
Through strategic conversations and electronic surveys with your constituents, we help you test a case for support that excites your community.
What should my fundraising goal be?
Our experts use quantitative and qualitative data to determine an attainable yet ambitious fundraising goal.
Who will support the campaign? Where can I find our best prospective supporters?
We can do a deep dive into your donor database to identify potential and existing supporters with more capacity to give. Leveraging our Data Analytics expertise, we use your donor data and predictive modeling to analyze past donor behaviors. We examine giving histories and portfolios and assess fundraising trends to segment your existing donors and identify new prospects.
Who in our inner circle can play a leadership role in this campaign?
Strong leadership and a dedicated team of volunteers are essential to successful fundraising initiatives. We will work with you to identify and engage qualified and willing external volunteer leaders who will prioritize and champion your cause among their network.
We have identified our goal, our prospects, our case for support, and our campaign leadership. How do we get started?
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” Drawing from decades of successful campaign management, we provide a detailed plan. This plan includes guidance on milestones, a timeline, budget, staff resourcing, and other important details.
Interested in learning more?
Let’s discuss how we can help create a roadmap for you through a planning and feasibility study.
Featured Planning & Feasibility Studies
Potomac Conservancy
Mid-Atlantic and Southeast US
CCS partnered with the Potomac Conservancy to raise over $8 million to protect the Potomac River and ensure clean drinking water and healthier communities.
James Beard Foundation
Northeast US
CCS worked with the James Beard Foundation to launch their largest campaign to date, update their philanthropic model, and triple the size of their development team in four years.
The Viscardi Center
Northeast US
The Viscardi Center re-engaged CCS for a feasibility study and campaign. In just over one year of a five-year campaign, The Viscardi Center has raised the $7.5 million working goal, and is now aiming for an increased goal of $10 million.
Featured Planning & Feasibility Study Resources
CCS Philanthropy Pulse
Uncover the latest fundraising trends in the 2025 CCS Philanthropy Pulse report! Packed with data-rich insights from 600+ nonprofit organizations across diverse nonprofit sectors, this free report will help you plan for success in 2025.
Your Fundraising Forecast Template for 2024
Projecting fundraising revenue can always feel daunting, especially during economic and political uncertainty. CCS Fundraising is here to help you plan for 2024 and beyond with tactical guidance and a downloadable fundraising revenue forecast template.
Campaign Readiness: Is Your Organization Prepared?
Wondering what to prepare as you embark on a campaign? From volunteer leadership to data analytics, this article offers key considerations and advice from four former CCS client partners on how to get started.