COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS SURVEY
2025 Survey Report
We are excited to share the results of the first-ever Communications Benchmarking Survey for Community Foundations. The report offers an unprecedented look into the state of community foundation communications — providing teams and leaders with tangible data to help inform strategies and improve results.
About the Survey
More than 100 community foundations — representing organizations of all sizes and from every corner of the U.S. — completed the survey.
Range of Asset Sizes
Survey Highlights
Of the key takeaways, a few were noteworthy:
Strained Resources
Artificial Intelligence
Community foundations are using AI to assist with:
A Muddy Message
When asked to identify their biggest challenges one obstacle stood above the rest:
What’s Included?
In-depth results
Timely recommendations
Benchmarking data
The report includes the following:
Expert advice
Budget and staffing info
Planning checklist
Designed by the Field
The Communications Benchmarking Survey for Community Foundations was developed in partnership with a volunteer steering committee of more than 30 leaders from community foundations and experts from the field.
The Co-Chairs
Katrina Crocker
Central New York Community Foundation
Nicole Paquette
Communities Foundation of Texas
Kelly Walberg
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
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