Fundraising and Advancement
Discover the leader your organization needs with our unmatched combination of resources and expertise.
Contact UsIncrease the impact of your organization
An organization’s ability to fulfill its mission relies heavily on the strength of its fundraising and advancement team — and that’s where we come in. With decades of experience conducting fundraising and advancement searches across diverse industries and regions, our team is uniquely positioned to navigate the complexities and opportunities of identifying top-tier fundraising talent.
We partner closely with clients to thoughtfully engage key constituents, ensuring a comprehensive and strategic search process. Our proven track record includes successfully placing Chief Development Officers, Chief Advancement Officers, Vice Presidents of Development, and their direct reports within the nonprofit, healthcare, and education sectors.“
A specialized team
We’ve diversified the talent on our team to provide first-hand insight into how to build yours.
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Gerard F. Cattie, Jr.
Managing Director, Practice Founder and Leader, Fundraising & Advancement
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Molly Brennan
Global Managing Partner and Practice Leader, Nonprofit and Social Impact
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Susan VanGilder
Global Managing Partner and Practice Leader, Education
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Ian McCray
Managing Director
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Cassie Scarano
Managing Director
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Marissa Delgado
Managing Director
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Denielle Pemberton-Heard, Esq.
Managing Director and Chief Legal Officer
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Beth Reeves
Vice President and Senior Search Associate
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Manuel A. Gongon, Jr.
Vice President and Senior Search Associate
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Ian McCray
Managing Director
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Susan VanGilder
Global Managing Partner and Practice Leader, Education
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Cassie Scarano
Managing Director
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Marissa Delgado
Managing Director
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Denielle Pemberton-Heard, Esq.
Managing Director and Chief Legal Officer
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Gerard F. Cattie, Jr.
Managing Director, Practice Founder and Leader, Fundraising & Advancement
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Beth Reeves
Vice President and Senior Search Associate
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Manuel A. Gongon, Jr.
Vice President and Senior Search Associate
Diversified expertise
across industries
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Aviation, Logistics, and Transportation
Whether your business is in hardware, technology, or logistics, we find leaders to help you navigate the evolving landscape in the aviation, logistics, and transportation sector.
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Consumer
Uncover the leaders your organization needs to survive and thrive in this ever-changing industry.
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Cybersecurity and AI
Stack your organization with rarefied leaders who will keep your business safe — and successful — in a digital-first world.
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Education
Defined by excellence and informed by experience, we provide the best value in the education market—because the costs of hiring the wrong leader and benefits of finding the right one are both enormous.
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Financial Services
Discover leaders with a strategic edge who have the expertise to succeed in a dynamic, fast-moving industry.
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Healthcare
Shape the future of high-quality care with high-quality leaders.
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Industrial
Operational excellence in the midst of globalized competition and new tech innovations require the right leader — we’ll help you find them.
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Insurance
Leading insurance institutions need bright, motivated, and diverse professionals to succeed in this competitive industry — we help you find them.
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Life Sciences
We fuel growth for companies driving innovation and transformation in the life sciences and beyond.
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Media, Entertainment, and Sports
The media, entertainment, and sports sectors have converged in a dynamic business landscape. Let us find your next transformational leader.
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Nonprofit and Social Impact
DSG Koya believes that the right person in the right place can change the world. This belief guides their work with leading social impact organizations.
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Private Capital
We have an outstanding track record serving leading private equity firms at both the fund and portfolio company level.
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Technology
Achieve business results in a fast-moving technology landscape with the need for evolved leadership, measured risk, and excellence across culture.
Functional roles and expertise
Attract and recruit inspiring executives of every background with exceptional talent and vision.