Privilege is a loaded word, especially when it comes to securing and stewarding major gifts from companies and individuals. Donor relationships are rife with power dynamics that almost always put the fundraiser in a position of weakness. Working from this
We might all be eager to put 2020 behind us. But before we do, we’ll take a moment to reflect on the impact of social, political, and economic turmoil on charitable giving. We’ll unpack the emerging data, consider past crises,
This 45-minute presentation explores how your nonprofit can move forward with its capital campaign in the current environment. We discuss how to assess your fundraising potential, plan for new challenges, and expand your definition of campaign success. As 2020 began,
In this live, virtual presentation you will learn how to survive and thrive in these extremely challenging times. By creating a 90-day Development Plan using a step-by-step template, the entire organization knows their roles. Regardless of your position—researcher, fundraiser, executive director, or
In this webinar, CCS Fundraising will discuss practical tips that can be gleaned from analyzing the firm’s latest survey data and other industry research so that you can create informed development strategies for your organization. Join us on Wednesday, October
This year, the nonprofit landscape has been influenced by sudden shifts caused by working from home, massive data breaches and social unrest. If you’re running off of disparate systems, this disconnect can limit your ability to collaborate, innovate, and streamline
For many nonprofit organizations, events are not only an important method of raising funds, but also an opportunity to cultivate close donors, identify new prospects, and educate the community in a unique way. Amid current limitations on in-person gatherings, nonprofits
Are you in a campaign? Starting to plan your next campaign? Looking to learn more about how campaigns work? Learn from the experiences of those who have served on a campaign’s “front lines” and hear what they wish they had
In this webinar, our speaker, Jennifer Filla, goes beyond the technical aspects of donor advised funds. She examines the backlash against the use of DAFs, how this has been an object of focus during the current economic turmoil, and what
There is an egregious assumption that Black people are not philanthropic. In fact, the opposite is true. Research continues to prove that African Americans are the most charitable group of people in the country. Yet, our prospect lists and donor