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2025 Philanthropy Pulse Webinar: Data-Driven Insights Shaping the Future of Giving

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Join us for an exclusive webinar, where we will unveil key insights from the 4th edition of our annual CCS Philanthropy Pulse Report.

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2024 Philanthropic Landscape, 13th Edition

September 9, 2024

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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2025 Philanthropy Pulse Webinar: Data-Driven Insights Shaping the Future of Giving

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Join us for an exclusive webinar, where we will unveil key insights from the 4th edition of our annual CCS Philanthropy Pulse Report.

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Maximizing Fundraising Opportunities in South Florida

December 18, 2024

South Florida is experiencing great philanthropic growth, and the momentum looks likely to continue well into the future. In this article, we help you understand the most important trends and components of the philanthropic landscape that will help you maximize fundraising opportunities in South Florida.

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Vision to Strategy at Arts and Culture Institutions | Q&A Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

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

November 18, 2024

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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What Nonprofits Can Learn from Political Fundraising Campaigns

October 30, 2024

This election year, take some tips from the political fundraiser’s playbook and bolster your nonprofit’s advancement strategy.

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AI + Fundraising Webinar

October 16, 2024

Explore the transformational potential of artificial intelligence in modern fundraising practices in this video featuring leading experts and practitioners in the field.

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Grateful Patient Fundraising: Leveraging Data for Donor Cultivation

September 30, 2024

In this article about grateful patient fundraising, we explore using data to curate a communication journey that best cultivates grateful patients, converts them to donors, and creates a pathway for annual and consistent future giving.

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5 High Holiday Donor Engagement Tips

September 30, 2024

Whether you’re a synagogue, summer camp, federation, or other Jewish organization, the High Holidays offer a time of thoughtful reflection and ripe opportunity for connection across the Jewish community.

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