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 

See the full group

Go Inside the Data

Join Turn Two and community foundation communications experts for virtual events that go beyond the data and offer practical insights designed to bolster your community foundation’s communications and marketing efforts.

Upcoming Events

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Sign up for email updates about the survey and our 2026 webinar calendar.

September 30

Webinar: Inside the Results
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November 19

Salary data release and webinar
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January 21

Webinar: Crisis and disaster communications
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