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National Community Development Services

Advises chambers and EDOs on multi-year capital campaigns to raise funds and impact.

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National Community Development Services (NCDS) is a national fundraising and campaign advisory firm focused on helping chambers of commerce and economic development organizations secure the financial resources needed to advance community priorities. Serving leaders, boards, and staff, NCDS designs and manages multi-year capital campaigns that align strategy, messaging, and stakeholder engagement to build organizational capacity and measurable economic impact. With more than 45 years of experience, over 700 campaigns completed, and $1.8B raised, the firm brings proven methods that go beyond simply asking for donations by strengthening relevance, commitment, and accountability. Its insights and tools, including thought leadership such as “The Art of the Ask,” help communities improve fundraising performance, increase long-term support, and deliver stronger outcomes for residents and businesses.

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