For nearly 80 years, CCS Fundraising has empowered nonprofit organizations to advance transformational missions through strategic fundraising counsel and hands-on implementation support. As a fundraising consulting firm, we partner with organizations across sectors, from local food banks to global charities, to design and execute customized solutions that align with each client’s goals, timeline, and internal capacity. We support nearly 800 organizations annually across more than 250 cities worldwide.
In Texas, CCS has partnered with more than 230 organizations, helping them raise billions of dollars in support of transformative initiatives and reflecting the depth of our work across health systems, universities, faith communities, arts institutions and human services organizations statewide. We help organizations secure the philanthropic support needed to advance ambitious priorities, including initiatives driven by public-private partnerships and cross-sector collaboration. Through our Dallas-based office in Energy Square and a team deeply connected to the North Texas philanthropic community, we combine global expertise with local insight to help nonprofits achieve lasting impact, ambitious fundraising goals, and long-term success.
Our consultants bring deep expertise in strategic planning, campaign strategy, development counsel, research, planned giving and on-site support, providing the structure, perspective and hands-on partnership needed at every stage of the fundraising journey. Whether an organization is building fundraising capacity, developing a roadmap for sustainable growth, preparing for a campaign or navigating a pivotal fundraising opportunity, CCS helps clients move from vision to execution and deliver lasting results.
CCS’s Services:
- Development Audits & Assessments
- Growth Plans
- Campaign Management
- Corporate and Foundation Giving Strategy
- Data Analytics
- Interim Development Management
- Planning & Feasibility Studies
- Strategic Planning & Development Projects
- Systems & Change Management
- Training & Leadership
- Advocacy Support
We partner with nonprofit organizations across all sectors:
- Arts & Culture
- Associations
- Environment & Animals
- Faith
- Corporate and Private Foundations
- Health
- Higher Education
- Human Services
- Primary & Secondary Education
How does CCS Fundraising help its clients build value?
CCS helps clients build value by aligning fundraising strategy with mission, leadership priorities and long-term goals. Drawing on donor analysis, sector expertise and decades of fundraising experience, we develop customized strategies that strengthen donor engagement, enhance development operations and build sustainable fundraising capacity. Our full suite of services supports organizations from planning and assessment through campaign execution and leadership development, resulting in stronger outcomes, more resilient systems and greater confidence for the future.
What differentiates CCS Fundraising within your industry?
What sets CCS apart is the combination of nearly eight decades of experience, a customized high-touch approach and deep cross-sector expertise. We do not offer one-size-fits-all solutions; instead, we serve as strategic partners from planning through implementation, with a strong emphasis on practical execution and lasting impact. This work is informed by decades of experience supporting some of the sector’s most ambitious initiatives, including more than $32.4 billion in cumulative campaign goals managed.
CCS also differentiates itself through proprietary market intelligence. We publish annual philanthropic landscape reports for markets across the country, including Dallas, providing clients with a data-driven understanding of funding opportunities, donor trends and market dynamics. In Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) alone, our research tracks more than 44,650 nonprofits, 3,300 foundations with over $21 billion in assets, and a giving market that generates more than $7 billion annually in individual charitable contributions. This intelligence helps ensure our strategies are grounded in real-time market data and local insight.
Beyond client engagements, CCS strengthens the philanthropic sector through educational programming, executive roundtables and regional convenings. By convening nonprofit leaders, funders and community stakeholders, we foster the exchange of ideas, share emerging trends and help organizations navigate challenges and opportunities across an evolving philanthropic landscape.
What benefits does CCS Fundraising enjoy by doing business in the Dallas Region?
The Dallas Region offers a vibrant environment where philanthropic, civic and business leadership come together to advance meaningful progress. Through our Dallas-based office and team, CCS works closely with organizations committed to strengthening institutions, expanding opportunity and creating lasting community impact. This local presence enabled us to partner with 40 organizations across Texas in 2025 alone. What makes the region particularly valuable is the depth of its philanthropic and economic ecosystem. DFW is home to one of the nation’s largest concentrations of corporate headquarters, a growing population of high-net-worth individuals and a robust network of foundations and community leaders. Combined with a strong culture of charitable giving, these assets create significant opportunities for nonprofits to build support and advance ambitious goals. By operating within this environment, CCS is able to stay closely connected to emerging trends, donor priorities and community needs, allowing us to better serve our clients and contribute to the region’s continued success.
Why did CCS Fundraising become a member of the Dallas Regional Chamber?
CCS joined the DRC because our work is deeply aligned with the organization’s commitment to strengthening the Dallas Region. Every day, we partner with mission-driven organizations to build the capacity, resources and leadership needed to create stronger, more vibrant communities. Many of our client partners are active members of the DRC as well, and we see firsthand the value of connection, shared learning and collaboration across the region. We believe organizations are stronger when they work together, and that collective progress is accelerated through trusted partnerships across sectors. Our Dallas-based team is deeply invested in the North Texas community, both professionally and personally, and we are proud to contribute our expertise alongside other DRC members who are equally committed to the region’s long-term success. Our membership reflects a shared belief in collaboration, civic engagement and sustained regional growth.
How has CCS Fundraising changed in the last five years?
Over the last five years, CCS has deepened its presence in the Dallas Region. While we have partnered with organizations across North Texas for decades, the establishment and growth of our Dallas office in Energy Square has strengthened our ability to serve clients locally and engage more closely with the region’s vibrant philanthropic community. We have also expanded our North Texas team, with professionals based throughout Dallas, Denton, Carrollton and the surrounding metro area who are deeply connected to the local philanthropic landscape. Supported by a firm-wide network of specialists in data analytics, prospect research, gift planning, and communications, this growing local presence allows us to bring both regional insight and national expertise to our client partnerships. This growth reflects both the strength and momentum of philanthropy across North Texas and the increasing demand for strategic fundraising support as organizations navigate new opportunities and challenges.
At the same time, CCS has continued to invest in new capabilities, including data-driven strategy, expanded implementation support and practical tools that help organizations navigate an increasingly complex fundraising environment. Through this growth, our commitment to partnership, trust and customized client service has remained unchanged. This balance of innovation and continuity has helped us serve clients with greater confidence while staying grounded in the values that have defined CCS for decades. As the philanthropic landscape continues to evolve, we remain focused on helping organizations adapt, lead and achieve lasting impact.
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