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Testimonials

“I highly recommend ADS to any association seeking to maximize their fundraising returns. Having worked in the association community for more than 20 years, I can tell you ADS not only understands the association culture, but they also know how to strategically elevate organizations to the next level.”
Dean A. West
President
Association Laboratory
American Society of Association Executives Fellow
Past Board of Director for Association Forum of Chicagoland
"Even with corporations hemorrhaging and personal wealth in free-fall, ADS continues to help us secure six- and seven-figure corporate commitments as well as historic member pledges. If you are unsure where to turn, I encourage you to call ADS fundraising."
Becky Maron
Executive Director
Society for Vascular Surgery
“ADS helped the Society for Vascular Surgery’s Foundation have the most successful fund raising campaign in the history of our organization. Attention to detail, a good strategy and quality individuals were the keys to our success. Campaign material was targeted and professional. Management was understanding of our mission and goal which lead to an excellent working relationship. We give them our highest recommendation and gratitude.”
William H. Pearce, MD
Foundation Chairman
American Vascular Association
Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery
Northwestern University
"When considering your fundraising options I highly recommend ADS. In the past year, their conduct of a comprehensive assessment provided the road map for our campaign's success. The counsel and involvement of ADS was instrumental to achieving these results despite significant economic challenges facing our industry."
Steven Hacker, CAE
President
International Association of Exhibitions & Events
"Having worked with ADS professionals over the past year, it is very easy to see the tremendous value they bring to an association looking to enhance their fundraising abilities. ADS is highly professional and highly effective. I would recommend ADS professionals to any organization with fundraising needs".
Mike Cooke
Chairman
Exhibition Industry Foundation
Former CEO
DMG World Media
"When ACP leaders were deliberating the wisdom of a second capital campaign, the ADS feasibility study provided the insight and motivation we needed to move forward. Taking the recommendations from ADS enabled our Vision 2012 campaign to greatly exceed expectations."
Nancy “Deal” Chandler
Executive Director
American College of Prosthodontists
"The American College of Phlebology has used many of the services offered by ADS. The development audit they provided was extremely useful in the evaluation of internal and external leadership. As a result of the audit, our development program is more cost effective and efficient than ever. I highly recommend this service for any association in need of streamlining their fundraising efforts."
Bruce Sanders
Executive Director
American College of Phlebology
"Even though corporate marketing budgets are dwindling to a fraction of years past, and AHRA members are being more selective with their charitable giving, Association Development Solutions has helped our organization succeed. ADS has secured six- and seven-figure commitments from industry and has helped us generate unprecedented member pledges. If your organization seeks to establish itself as a leader in its marketplace, I highly recommend contacting Association Development Solutions."
Ed Cronin
Executive Director
AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management
"Having worked with ADS executives on two previous fundraising campaigns we engaged ADS to manage our third and most ambitious funding initiative. Their executives have helped shape our strategic approach to funding our organization. ADS' innovative methods have been instrumental in helping to develop partnerships with industry totaling nearly $8,000,000."
Daphne Bryant
Executive Director
GBTA Foundation
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