The Future of Philanthropy
Where Giving Has Been, Where It’s Going, and What It Means for Your Organization
Philanthropy is at an inflection point. Shifting donor demographics, evolving tax policy, declining federal funding, and new giving behaviors are reshaping the landscape in real time, and nonprofit leaders need a clear-eyed view of what’s ahead to plan with confidence.
In this session, CCS Fundraising will draw on original research, sector-wide data, and current policy analysis to paint a picture of where charitable giving is heading and what it means for your fundraising strategy. From the rise of the broad-based donor to the pressures facing major and corporate giving, we’ll move from big-picture trends to practical, actionable steps your organization can take right now.
Our Presenters:
Sarah Levin – Senior Vice President, CCS Fundraising
Sarah is driven by a deep belief in the power of nonprofit organizations to strengthen communities and expand opportunity. She is committed to helping mission-centered institutions advance meaningful, measurable change through thoughtful, strategic philanthropy.
Since joining CCS in 2017, Sarah has partnered with dozens of nonprofits across sectors to secure the resources needed to drive their work. She has guided clients through transformational campaigns — from $5 million to $4.5 billion — and advised on major and principal gift strategy, compelling case development, annual giving programs, and the systems and structures that sustain long-term fundraising success.
Before her career in fundraising, Sarah taught elementary school in New York City, where she saw firsthand how philanthropic investment can change the trajectory of young learners. She holds a B.A. in History from Bowdoin College and a M.Ed. from Manhattanville University. A San Diego native, she now resides in New York City.
Shawn McKay – Senior Vice President at CCS Fundraising
Shawn McKay is a nonprofit leader with a lifelong commitment to service, inspired by his parents’ careers in healthcare and shaped by his education at the College of the Holy Cross. Shawn has dedicated his career to supporting educational, environmental, healthcare, arts, and faith-based organizations and began his professional journey in mental health and youth ministry before serving nearly eight years as Director of Admissions and Communications at Saint Raphael Academy in Rhode Island. Today, Shawn is a Senior Vice President at CCS Fundraising, where he leads capital campaigns, major gift strategies, and development planning for nonprofits nationwide. His work includes donor engagement, volunteer leadership development, and strategic fundraising initiatives. Shawn lives in West Orange, NJ, with his wife, Tracy, and their daughters, Sloane and Quinn.
Register today as events sell out quickly.
Thank you to Our Sponsor:
For 75 years, CCS Fundraising, a strategic fundraising firm, has empowered many of the world’s greatest organizations to advance some of the most important causes in history. As leading consulting experts in campaign and development strategy, we plan and implement fundraising initiatives to help nonprofit organizations make a bigger impact—locally, nationally, and globally.
Members of the CCS team are highly experienced and knowledgeable across sectors, disciplines, and regions. Our unique, customized approach provides each organization with dedicated professionals who help mission-driven organizations meet their most pressing challenges and achieve their most ambitious goals. While the results of our work are immediate, our impact is enduring.
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Details
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
12:30 PM Registration and Networking
1:00-2:30 PM Lunch and Program
Location: Oakhill Mansion – Located on the grounds of St. Philip Parish, 1 Father Conlon Pl, Norwalk, CT 06851
Luncheon Fee
AFP MEMBERS – $35
FUTURE MEMBERS & GUESTS – $40
