PHILADELPHIA, PA — DSG Global has announced the launch of DSG Fundraising & Advancement, a new practice dedicated to executive search in philanthropy and development. The initiative formalizes the firm’s 25 years of experience recruiting fundraising leaders and comes at a time when mission-driven organizations face increasing reliance on charitable giving.
The practice is led by Global Managing Partner and Founder Gerard F. Cattie, Jr., who has guided more than 1,000 successful fundraising leadership searches across nonprofit, academic, healthcare, arts, and human services sectors. The move underscores DSG’s commitment to advancing leadership in philanthropy as U.S. charitable giving continues to grow—reaching $592.50 billion in 2024, according to Giving USA.
“Fundraising and Advancement has long been a strength for our firm, and the launch of DSG Fundraising & Advancement highlights our commitment to this critical function,” said Aileen K. Alexander, Chief Executive Officer of DSG Global. “With mission-driven organizations more reliant than ever on fundraising, the recruitment of exceptional leadership remains a top priority. Gerard is an exceptional partner to many such leaders, and I am pleased to see the team lead this new chapter for the firm.”
Cattie, who first established the firm’s development and fundraising capabilities in 1999, emphasized the growing strategic importance of fundraising roles. “Fundraising leadership determines the success of mission-driven organizations today,” he said. “These key positions require experienced and exceptionally innovative leaders who understand both the art and science behind making an impact.”
The new practice combines decades of frontline fundraising and executive search experience with DSG’s global network and institutional expertise. Supported by DSG Founder and Chair Emeritus Judith M. von Seldeneck, the firm remains one of the only top 10 executive search firms offering a dedicated fundraising and advancement practice—positioning it to help nonprofits, universities, and healthcare institutions build high-impact teams that drive their missions forward.
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