CCS Fundraising

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Our survey results provide a snapshot of how responding organizations are persevering amid challenges, evolving their fundraising tactics, and planning for 2021 and beyond.

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KEY FINDINGS

  • 49% of respondents said they think their fundraising from major gifts will increase in 2021
  • 85% of respondents who conducted virtual major gift solicitations amid the pandemic said they were either as successful or more successful than typical in-person solicitations
  • 89% of respondents said they may offer remote work options for fundraising staff after the COVID-19 pandemic has ended
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To explore data from 1,000+ respondents across nonprofit sectors, check out our main fourth-edition report.

If you have any questions about this survey or about CCS in general, please contact marketing@ccsfundraising.com.

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Our survey results provide a snapshot of how responding organizations are persevering amid challenges, evolving their fundraising tactics, and planning for 2021 and beyond.

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KEY FINDINGS

  • 44% of respondents think their fundraising from major gifts will increase in 2021
  • 74% of respondents have conducted a virtual major gift solicitation since the COVID-19 pandemic began
  • 48% of respondents said they intend to offer hybrid virtual/in-person event options after the COVID-19 pandemic has ended
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This Human Services Sector Spotlight is adapted from CCS’s 2025 Philanthropy Pulse report to provide an in-depth look at the data provided by 135 survey respondents from that sector.

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SECTOR SPOTLIGHT REPORTS

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Health
Higher Education
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Human and Social Services
Religion

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This report provides a comprehensive look at the current state of US philanthropy, compiling and analyzing annual data from Giving USA and other prominent research to ensure your organization stays up-to-date on the most significant industry trends.
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CCS Survey Reveals Successful Virtual Donor Engagement Results and Positive Signs for Nonprofit Fundraising in 2021

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This report details the results of CCS’s third Philanthropic Climate Survey installment, which collected data from nearly 1,400 individuals representing nonprofits of all sectors.

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SECTOR SPOTLIGHT REPORTS

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In the second installment of the Philanthropic Climate Survey, CCS Fundraising surveyed over 1,000 individuals from nonprofits across the country to measure the current progress, challenges, and areas of need.

The results of the survey, detailed in this report, provide a picture of the state of nonprofit organizations across all philanthropic sectors and the evolution of their activities during COVID-19.

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This report provides a comprehensive look at the current state of US philanthropy, compiling and analyzing annual data from Giving USA and other prominent research to ensure your organization stays up-to-date on the most significant industry trends.
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The future of philanthropy revolves around engaging our next generation of donors—Generation Z and Millennials. Understanding how to attract, retain, and grow your young professional pipeline will ensure long-term sustainability for your organization.

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The results of the survey, detailed in this report, provide a picture of the state of nonprofit organizations across all philanthropic sectors, and their activities. This installment of the Philanthropic Climate Survey – the first in a four-part series – focuses primarily on the behaviors of nonprofits in the first two months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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If you have any questions about this survey or about CCS in general, please contact marketing@ccsfundraising.com.

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Download CCS’s fourth-edition Philanthropic Climate Survey report here.

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This report provides a comprehensive look at the current state of US philanthropy, compiling and analyzing annual data from Giving USA and other prominent research to ensure your organization stays up-to-date on the most significant industry trends.
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May 13, 2024

The future of philanthropy revolves around engaging our next generation of donors—Generation Z and Millennials. Understanding how to attract, retain, and grow your young professional pipeline will ensure long-term sustainability for your organization.

FULL INSIGHTS LIBRARY

Interested in our services?

CCS plans and implements fundraising initiatives to help nonprofit organizations make a bigger impact.

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