irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $111KOther program services include: CFRE credentialing, conference scholarship and awards, volunteer stewardship, and membership consultant.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Affinity Groups
Ten member-led groups focused on specialized areas within cancer fundraising, enabling targeted collaboration and knowledge exchange
Annual Conference
Three-day national conference bringing together over 500 cancer fundraising professionals for peer learning, networking, and sharing best practices; co-hosted with Cancer Marketing and Communications Association (CMCA)
Benchmarking Report
Annual review of giving trends at cancer centers across the U.S., providing members with data on national fundraising performance and trends
Cindy Eller Excellence in Mentorship Award
Annual award honoring leaders who have demonstrated outstanding mentorship and team development in cancer fundraising
Lisa Considine Service Award
Annual award recognizing a member who has demonstrated exceptional collegiality and service to the NACCDO community
Mentor Program
Structured mentoring initiative connecting experienced development professionals with newer staff to foster career growth and knowledge sharing
Patrick Mulvey Scholarship
Annual scholarship covering conference registration and up to $1,000 in travel costs for a first-time attendee from a member center
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Professional Conference Support 1 activity
- Awards scholarships and recognition to member professionalsProvides an annual scholarship covering conference registration and up to $1,000 in travel expenses for first-time attendees from member institutions, and presents annual service and mentorship awards to recognize outstanding contributions to collegiality, collaboration, and leadership in cancer center fundraising.
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Professional Development for Fundraising and Philanthropy Practitioners 1 activity
- Facilitates professional development and peer collaboration for cancer center development professionalsConducts an annual benchmarking survey, publishes quarterly newsletters, hosts webinars with Q&A components, operates a mentoring program, and facilitates 10 affinity groups to support skill development, knowledge sharing, and networking among fundraising professionals at NCI-designated or NCI-funded cancer centers.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Hosts annual conference for cancer center development professionalsOrganizes an annual conference that convenes over 400–500 development, marketing, communications, and public relations professionals from National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers for three days of educational programming, peer learning, networking, and leadership development, including specialized retreats for Chief Development Officers and sessions offering CFRE-approved continuing education credits.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Offers CFRE credentialing support and continuing educationProvides assistance with CFRE certification, including approved continuing education credits through conference sessions and webinars, to support professional development and credential maintenance for cancer center fundraising professionals.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Operates standing committees and organizational infrastructureRuns standing committees to support member engagement, governance, and organizational functions, while continuously evaluating and improving operations to enhance transparency, fairness, and effectiveness.
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Industry Research and Benchmarking 1 activity
- Produces annual benchmarking report on giving trends at U.S. cancer centersConducts research and publishes an annual benchmarking report that tracks fundraising performance and philanthropic trends across member institutions, providing data-driven insights to inform strategy at NCI-designated or NCI-funded cancer centers.
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Organizational DEI Capacity Building 1 activity
- Promotes equity and inclusion in professional development and leadershipEnsures equal access to professional development, leadership roles, and participation opportunities for members, board members, and committee members, promoting inclusive practices grounded in merit, initiative, and collaboration.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Provides membership management and consulting servicesManages a centralized membership database, handles renewals and onboarding through welcome packets, offers membership consulting, and supports strategic planning for development programs at member cancer centers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$272K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$263K97%
Investment income$9K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$186K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$488K
Cash$453K
Investments$0
Liabilities$132K
Net assets$356K
Liquid reserves29.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +89.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 25
- Allison Krebs — Member
- Amanda Hollis — Member
- Amber Senseny — Member
- Andrea Larson — Member
- Cindy Eller — Treasurer
- Danielle Mack — Assistant Secretary
- Jeff Richard — Member
- Jen Murano — Member
- Jennifer Hickok — Assistant Treasurer
- Jennifer McDonald — Member
- Jesse Rodriquez — Member
- Justine Weissenborn — Member
- Kate Kaming — Member
- Kris Davidson — Member
- Laura Rostock — Member
- Lisa Doyle — Member
- Loren Savage — Vice Chair
- Michael Hibler — Past Chair
- Michelle Adcock — Chair
- Mike Delzotti — Chair Emeritus
- Rebecca Gavin — Member
- Scott Larimore — Member
- Shannon Stuart — Member
- Stacey Maxon — Secretary
- Tricia Bruning — Chair Emeritus
relationships · 68
Who they work with
- 10 affinity groups Network — Coordinates and manages 10 affinity groups as part of member engagement and professional networking services.
- Abramson Cancer Center / University of Pennsylvania Partner — Hosted the 2009 NACCDO annual conference.
- Arizona Cancer Center Partner — Hosted the 1993 NACCDO annual conference.
- CFRE International Partner — NACCDO is a partner organization of CFRE International.
- Cancer Marketing & Communications Association Partner — Co-hosts the annual NACCDO-CMCA conference with NACCDO.
- Cancer Marketing and Communications Association Partner — Collaborates on the annual conference to integrate fundraising with communications, storytelling, and media strategies.
- Charitable Giving Coalition Network — NACCDO is a member of the Charitable Giving Coalition, a national group advocating for the Charitable Deduction.
- Chief Development Officers at member institutions Network — Participate in the CDO Affinity Group and leadership retreats as part of the NACCDO network.
- City of Hope Partner — Hosted the 2016 NACCDO annual conference.
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Partner — Hosted the 1991 NACCDO annual conference.
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Partner — Member organization with representation on the Conference Programming and Benchmarking subcommittees.
- Emory Partner — Member organization with representation on the Investor Relations & Sponsorship Committee.
- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute Partner — Hosted the 2023 NACCDO annual conference.
- Fox Chase Cancer Center Partner — Hosted the 1987 NACCDO annual conference.
- Fox Chase Cancer Center Partner — Member organization with representatives on the Communications and Webinars subcommittees.
- Fred Hutch Partner — Hosted the 1989 NACCDO annual conference.
- Fred Hutch Partner — Hosted the 2000 NACCDO annual conference.
- Fred Hutch Partner — Hosted the NACCDO annual conference in 2018 and 2000.
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Partner — Member organization participating in the Communications Committee.
- Georgetown Partner — Member organization represented on the Mentorship subcommittee.
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Partner — Hosted the 2010 NACCDO annual conference.
- Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Partner — Hosted the 2008 NACCDO annual conference.
- Huntsman Cancer Institute Partner — Hosted the 2024 NACCDO annual conference.
- IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center Partner — Partner cancer center hosting the 2027 NACCDO annual conference.
- IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center Partner — Will host the 2027 NACCDO-CMCA annual conference.
- Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center Partner — Member organization participating in the Member Engagement Committee.
- Johns Hopkins Partner — Hosted the 2003 NACCDO annual conference.
- Johns Hopkins–Fox Chase Partner — Co-hosted the 1998 NACCDO annual conference.
- Lineberger UNC Chapel Hill Partner — Hosted the 2011 NACCDO annual conference.
- MD Anderson Partner — Member organization with representation on the Conference Programming and Webinars subcommittees.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Culture Reinforced Through Recognition and Respectmethodology: culture_of_respectBy recognizing mentorship, service, and collaborative behaviors, the organization strengthens a culture of mutual respect and collective mission, because affirming values-aligned conduct motivates continued engagement and reinforces non-competitive, peer-supportive norms essential to sustained network cohesion.
- Leadership Development Through Member-Led Engagementmethodology: member_led_leadership_developmentBy involving members in leading affinity groups, organizing webinars, and hosting conferences, the organization builds leadership capacity and ownership within the network, because active participation in peer-driven initiatives reinforces professional growth, accountability, and sustained engagement.
- Peer Learning Network for Collective Fundraising Advancementmethodology: peer_learning_networkBy convening cancer center development professionals in a collaborative, non-competitive environment, the organization enables shared learning, dissemination of best practices, and collective strengthening of fundraising capacity, because peer-to-peer exchange among professionals facing similar challenges drives innovation and effectiveness more effectively than isolated efforts.
- Professional Development as a Catalyst for Fundraising Effectivenessmethodology: professional-development-supportBy providing targeted professional development—including mentorship access, credentialing support, and conference participation—the organization strengthens individual and institutional fundraising performance, because investing in the growth of development officers directly enhances their capacity to secure resources for cancer research and care.