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GRANT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (GDS) Grant Development Services (GDS) is the fundraising consulting division of Metasoft Systems and offers a full portfolio of fundraising services, support and strategic planning advice to non-profit and charitable organizations throughout North America.
Toll free: 1 888 638 2763 Local: 604 683 6711 Fax: 604 699 0071 Email: gds@foundationsearch.com ABOUT GDS Formed in January of 2001, GDS is a division of Metasoft Systems, developers of the market leading FoundationSearch and BIG Online donor prospecting databases. Since its formation GDS has advised and assisted more than 100 clients from every sector of the North American charitable and non-profit marketplace and been instrumental in the success of several capital and program funding campaigns that have raised more than $10 million. Working primarily over low-cost channels such as teleconferencing and email, GDS has developed a ‘virtual’ service philosophy that enables it to deliver a fundraising consulting service that is relevant, immediate and competitively priced. As a result of its work with a diverse group of clients, GDS also has an up to date understanding of industry best practices and significant insight into the most effective fundraising techniques and strategies. To develop and execute complex fundraising campaigns on a local and regional basis, GDS has assembled a consulting team with a diverse range of skill sets and experience. Strategic alliances with a select group of consulting partners enable GDS to meet every major fundraising service requirements, including major gift development, planned giving and endowment campaigns. SERVICES Recognizing the needs and requirements of the broadest range of charities and non-profits, GDS has structured its service portfolio in a manner that avoids unnecessary program and project expenses – and which enables clients to maximize every aspect of their fundraising investment. The GDS virtual consulting approach enables it to serve a diverse range of clients, operating from within North America – and throughout the world.
GDS serves clients from every sector of the North American philanthropic marketplace, including:
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In addition to identifying high-value donors or reviewing a client's existing prospect lists, GDS produces the finest quality fundraising documents and support materials. GDS consultants are also available to review client-written fundraising support materials and deliver objective, third-party assessments where required.