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that partners with nonprofits for transformational change.

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REHANA ABBAS, CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER, SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION

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we help elevate causes and strengthen programs for long-term success using tried-and-true development strategies and innovative approaches. Learn more about how we help nonprofits take their fundraising to new heights.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington (CCDC)

Mid-Atlantic and Southeast US

CCS has partnered with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington (CCDC) several times over the last decade and helped the organization secure over $175M in two campaigns for essential Agency priorities.

University of Windsor

Canada

CCS partnered with the University of Windsor on multiple engagements, including hands-on guidance for a nine-figure campaign.

Portland Art Museum

Western US

The Portland Art Museum engaged CCS to provide a mid-campaign assessment, campaign management support, and additional capacity-building support. As a result, the $141M Connection Campaign has become the largest and most successful campaign in the Museum’s 129-year history.

B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim (BJBE)

Central US

CCS worked with BJBE for over two years on three projects: the development and implementation of a new membership model, a feasibility study, and a major gift effort focused on reducing the building mortgage.

National Marrow Donor Program (formerly Be The Match)

Central US

CCS worked shoulder-to-shoulder with the National Marrow Donor Program team for more than three years to fund expanded availability of blood stem cell and marrow transplants to patients throughout the United States.

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Mid-Atlantic and Southeast US

CCS partnered with NMAAHC and its leadership on a landmark campaign, which exceeded its goal by raising more than $320M in private philanthropic support for its historic opening in Washington, DC.

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December 2, 2024

Learn how to go from vision to strategy at your arts and culture institution with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, focusing on diversity, digital engagement, and unprecedented philanthropy.

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Donor Cultivation Through Associate Boards

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Seeking ideas for donor cultivation ahead of “the Great Wealth Transfer”? Learn how to establish and maintain an associate board to engage the next generation of donors.

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The Influence of the 2024 Presidential Election on Higher Education Fundraising

November 1, 2024

This article explores how the election may influence higher education fundraising while offering actionable insights for navigating this season of change and uncertainty.

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