Founded in 1977 by Howard Benson, NCDS is the leading, most established provider
of fundraising campaigns for chambers of commerce and economic and community
development groups all over North America. NCDS pioneered the multi-year Strategic
Initiative funding model for Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development Councils.
Our in-house Economic Strategy Center produces compelling Return-on-Investment
data and analysis for all NCDS campaigns.Our MaxFund® methodology significantly shortens the typical campaign timeline, and is preferred by volunteers and staff for its strategic (but limited) use of their time and effort.
NCDS' approach and effectiveness in its core market has led to stimulated demand from business and community leaders to manage campaigns for other community non-profits. As a result, approximately 30% of NCDS' campaigns benefit non-profits with missions in education, youth development, arts and culture, social services, and community development. Almost 100% of NCDS' projects are for local or regional organizations (or local affiliates of national organizations) and the campaigns assemble local leaders in securing support from corporate, individual, foundation, and public sources within the community/region.