We Partner With Nonprofits for Transformational Change
We partner with over 700 organizations annually in big cities and small towns across the U.S. and around the world. From local food banks to global charities, our work spans across nonprofit sectors. Explore our case studies below for a snapshot of how we implement bespoke solutions to our nonprofit partner’s most pressing challenges.
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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.
Park Hill United Methodist Church: A New Culture of Philanthropy
Western US
PHUMC, which had not embarked on a capital campaign in 40 years, engaged CCS for a feasibility study. Our work converted to campaign strategy and activation for the Celebrating Our Legacy, Embracing Our Future campaign, which raised over $1M (30% of goal) during its planning phase.
USA for IOM: Serving Emergent and Long-Term Global Needs
Northeast US
USA for IOM partnered with CCS in three formal engagements over 28 months and four months of pro bono support implementing good stewardship practices, enhancing prospect cultivation and management, building HNWI relationships and the private sector, and boosting board engagement.
Vero Beach Museum of Art: World-Class Exhibits and Cultural Leadership
Mid-Atlantic and Southeast US
The Vero Beach Museum of Art’s facilities are insufficient to support its expanding program and membership. The local population is growing, but VBMA lacks the physical integrity to survive in its current state. VBMA engaged CCS to provide a feasibility study and campaign management.
Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas: A Roadmap to Sustainability
Central US
Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas engaged CCS to perform a gift planning assessment, which uncovered donor prospects and approximately $43-92M in undocumented gifts.
India Basin Waterfront Park: A Beautiful Space to Unite the Community
Western US
The India Basin Waterfront Park campaign is a collaborative effort between CCS Fundraising, San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department, Trust for Public Land, San Francisco Parks Alliance, the A. Philip Randolph Institute, and the Bayview-Hunters Point Community to raise $75M.
National Women’s Hall of Fame: Celebrating and Empowering American Women
Northeast US
The NWFH engaged CCS to run a feasibility study, help hire leadership, reengage past inductees, and enhance exposure to support NWHF’s ongoing work to empower women since 1969.
University of Southern Maine: $50M Raised in Just 3 Years
Northeast US
In partnership with CCS Fundraising, the University of Southern Maine raised $50 million in three years, the largest raised in any campaign of the university’s history and with an unprecedented 2,300 first-time donors.