CCS Fundraising Brochure

CCS Fundraising

A STRATEGIC CONSULTING FIRM

CCS Fundraising's Snapshot of the 2024 Philanthropic Landscape provides an engaging, interactive overview of the data and trends provided in the full 2024 Philanthropic Landscape Report.Contents

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Your Partner for Transformational Change

Since 1947, our strategic consultants have partnered with nonprofits worldwide to advance some of the most important causes in history. No matter where your organization is along the fundraising journey, we assist in solving your most pressing challenges while never losing sight of the people and passions that make your impact so extraordinary.

Over 75 years of philanthropic expertise + your mission = a changed world

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What We Do

Our fundraising consultants guide you along every step of the fundraising process with knowledge in campaign support, strategic planning, research, development, data analytics, systems and change management, and planned giving. Our experience spans all sectors, disciplines, and regions, offering a perspective that helps us uncover breakthrough insights and build custom solutions for your organization. While the results of our work are immediate, the impact of the strategies, tools, and tactics we develop with clients is enduring.

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CCS served as a trusted partner in our campaign, helping us uncover new fundraising prospects, drive activity forward, and build our team’s capacity. The on-site director worked seamlessly with our team, provided excellent support, and allowed us to spend time where it had the greatest impact: with our donors.

Arkansas Children’s Foundation | Little Rock, Arkansas

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Our Integrated Team Approach

When you partner with CCS, you get a dedicated team of experts exclusively focused on your success. Our embedded services approach—backed by the expertise of over 600 team members—ensures we are ready to integrate seamlessly into your organization and create real-time, lasting impact. The CCS team has fundraisers, strategists, sector leaders, and data scientists with decades of experience whose unparalleled expertise allows for best-in-class support for your nonprofit.

Your Mission
is Our Mission

We are proud of our long history working with leading organizations world-wide. Our team aims to elevate your fundraising potential and reach new heights in philanthropy by leveraging insights from a diverse range of nonprofit missions. Our experience spans across sectors, including the following:

• Advocacy
• Arts & Culture
• Associations
• Environment & Animal Welfare
• Faith

• Foundations
• Health
• Higher Education
• Human Services
• Primary & Secondary Education

• Advocacy
• Arts & Culture
• Associations
• Environment & Animal Welfare
• Faith
• Foundations
• Health
• Higher Education
• Human Services
• Primary & Secondary Education

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CCS identified untapped philanthropic potential that made our ambitious campaign goal possible and provided the necessary insights to help us deploy campaign budget resources for maximum impact, inspiring confidence and consensus among our staff, leadership, and board of trustees.

University of San Diego | San Diego, California

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Leverage Our
Industry-Leading Expertise

With over $23 billion in annual campaign goals, CCS is the premier philanthropic solutions firm. Our consultants excel at helping nonprofits maximize their fundraising potential at every stage, from developing a unique and compelling case for support to creating strategic fundraising plans to working in tandem with our partners during the implementation phase. With your organization’s unique goals in mind, our full-time professional staff designs and implements fast-paced, tactical campaign plans. Our data-driven method sets achievable milestones and gives you a clear path to success.

Our Custom Services

DATA ANALYTICS

Our team of data scientists uncover patterns, trends, and opportunities in your data so your team can focus on donor acquisition and retention.

SYSTEMS & CHANGE MANAGEMENT

We evaluate and optimize your systems, processes, and workflows while modernizing your data and systems to reduce your spend and maximize revenue.

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PLANNING & FEASIBILITY STUDIES

Whether you are planning or refining a campaign, we can help you ask the right questions, engage the right people, and identify the optimal path toward growth.

CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT

From developing your case for support to implementation, we offer ongoing counsel and tailor our level of support and service offerings to your nonprofit’s unique needs.

180+

Campaigns Managed in 2024

70+

Planning & Studies Conducted in 2024

Our Custom Services

AUDITS & ASSESSMENTS

We evaluate your current operations, identify potential opportunities for improvement, and provide guidance on implementing successful fundraising programs.

STRATEGIC PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Our bespoke solutions align resources, activities, and decision-making processes to help you reach your annual fund, board, gift planning, and major gift goals.

Our Custom Services

INTERIM DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT

When you need to fill a short-term fundraising staff position, our experienced and talented development professionals can step in regardless of your organization’s size or sector.

TRAINING & LEADERSHIP

Our fundraising consultants are skilled in working alongside nonprofit leaders. Our training and leadership development services are flexible, scalable, and fully customized for you.

20+

Interim Development Roles Filled Annually

A Culture That Benefits You

CCS Fundraising fosters an equitable company culture through our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging initiatives, Employee Resource Groups, and comprehensive benefits package. We emphasize collaboration and uphold our values of Excellence, Inclusion, and Innovation.

CCS abides by our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), and we are proud to put values into action with the CCS Pro Bono program to support BIPOC-led organizations. We actively assist our clients in advancing DEIB efforts in their organizations, community partnerships, and fundraising practices.

We hold ourselves to the highest industry standards for our people and the organizations we serve. That commitment is evident in the quality of our work and the longevity of our client partnerships.

A Culture That Benefits You

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Within our culture, our leadership and our colleagues foster a sense of community and support that is unparalleled in my experience in the work world.

Caroline Chick
Managing Director, CCS Fundraising

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Our partnership with CCS has been transformative. Through their expertise, we successfully expanded our brand visibility, identified and cultivated high-value prospects, and raised millions to support critical initiatives. Thanks to CCS, we are well-positioned to continue raising the funds necessary to support migrants and displaced persons worldwide.

USA for IOM | Washington, DC

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Our Work Advances the Industry

We provide philanthropic solutions for our clients and strive to be a resource for all nonprofits by shaping industry discourse, setting the standard in thought leadership, and pioneering engaging philanthropy-focused conversations.

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Nationwide Webinars

Where We Work

CCS has a global presence, serving clients in 250 cities worldwide with offices in 17 major cities and counting. No matter your location, we are ready to help you achieve your goals!