Mission Statement
Our business is to provide donor-centered, comprehensive fund-raising services. We achieve this by communicating our clients' values and mission to their family base, making each individual contacted on behalf of our clients feel good about the experience. We are committed to building lasting and supportive relationships for and with select not-for-profit organizations whose work, we believe, supports the common good. Clear, compelling values - integrity, quality, taste and stewardship - guide our counsel and conduct. We observe all appropriate laws, ethical standards and codes of professional conduct.

The IDC Story
Although the core values that guide IDC have changed little in the three decades since our founding-in the application of technology, the design of communications strategies and the delivery of service to our clients - IDC has become known as a leader in fund-raising innovation.

IDC began as a major-gift consulting firm. The techniques of cultivating major gift prospects with a focus on the individual, not the process - continue to guide our work today. As our Founder, William Freyd, put it - "We do what's right, not what's easy." Similarly, IDC's core values of integrity, quality, taste and stewardship remain the benchmarks of our service delivery.

IDC gained national recognition for innovation in 1977 when Yale University called our founder to ask for help with its capital campaign. IDC developed the first personalized methodology for the public/community phase of a capital campaign. We combined the use of letters and phone calls to simulate the steps and relationships used in major gift cultivation and solicitation. It was the beginning of IDC's trademarked PHONE/MAIL® telecommunications program. Today, IDC partners with many universities to maximize their student calling programs.

To also enable other organizations without ready access to a cadre of callers to benefit from the PHONE/MAIL® telecommunications program, IDC's Chair Emeritus, Diane Carlson, created an offsite option - The IDC Phone Centre. Our initial client was the New York City Public Library. Today, the firm's Phone Center raises tens of millions annually for scores of clients.

Other innovations followed as the firm applied the PHONE/MAIL® program to help community hospitals, cancer centers, independent schools, military academies, zoos and aquariums, performing arts organizations, museums, libraries, public broadcasting stations, and others. To serve the firm's faith-based clients, IDC created a team of self-selected communicators sensitive to these client's unique vocabulary and needs.

At the same time, IDC expanded its original PHONE/MAIL® methodology to ensure our clients would have the appropriate communication strategy - matching soliciting strategy with each prospect's potential - maximizing the potential of each of our client's prospect segments.

IDC has pioneered the application of new technology in our communications with prospects. The Association of Fund-Raising Professionals (AFP) recognized the firm's Virtual VolunteerSM for exemplary use of the Internet and e-mail communication. IDC developed the first web-based training program for student callers. We created a web-based prospect management system to give manual calling programs the reporting and evaluation benefits of an automated system. IDC created the first pledge fulfillment program that accommodates multi-payment, multi-year pledges. Personalized caller identification is another innovation, with calls from the IDC Centre carrying each client's unique Caller ID.

These innovations in technique, strategy and service support a central philosophy - honor and respect the individual prospect. Ensure that each prospect - pledge or not - feels good about the solicitation experience. Realize people give generously when they are educated about an organization's need and have the opportunity to carefully consider their giving.

Organizations partner with IDC when they, too, believe their donors deserve the best.

WHO WE ARE

L. Gregg Carlson, Chairman & CEO
As Chairman & CEO of IDC, Gregg Carlson draws from more than two decades of fund-raising experience. Believing technology should only enhance the personalization of the message; Gregg ensures the donor is prioritized over the process in all that IDC offers.

"Having started my career applying the art of major gift face to face solicitation, I believe stewardship to the donor comes first. That's why every step of the IDC process is fine-tuned to assure we deliver each aspect of our service in good taste."

Bradley S. Carlson, President
As President of IDC, Brad Carlson's primary responsibilities pertain to overview of all internal operations of the company, including service delivery of programs through design, communication and evaluation.

"As a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and then an officer, I came to understand the importance of approaching each opportunity with integrity. In my 10+ years at IDC, my position has come from leading a team utterly dedicated to delivering the very best in quality service."

Sharon Carlson, Vice President of Finance and Administration
As Vice President of Finance and Administration, Sharon Carlson draws upon over a decades worth of experience in fund raising, development, planned giving, and special events coordination. Within IDC, Sharon oversees Human Resources, Accounting, and Administration.

Bruce Wenger, Vice President of Client Services and Senior Consultant
As Vice President of Client Services and Senior Consultant, Bruce Wenger applies his nearly 15 years of experience at IDC to anticipate and meet a client's particular needs. In his tenure with IDC, Bruce has partnered with hundreds of clients to help them realize their development goals. Through careful analysis and personal communication, Bruce works with clients to devise a fund-raising program that will best suit their organization.

Clark Gafke, Vice President of Client Services and Senior Consultant
Clark Gafke joined IDC as an on-site TeleMaxSM program director in 1992. Since that time, Clark has helped colleges, universities, and independent schools raise money for their annual and capital needs through both on-site and off-site PHONE/MAIL® programs. Clark is past president of the NSFRE/AFP Las Vegas Chapter and has served as chair of the chapter's education committee and every member campaign.

Thomas Kovach, Vice President of Client Services and Senior Consultant
As a member of the IDC family for over a decade, Tom Kovach has contributed his skills and talents in several capacities. Beginning as an on-site TeleMaxSM program director, Tom went on to serve more than 100 clients as an Account Executive and Senior Account Executive before being named a Vice President of Client Services and Senior Consultant. Tom is an active member of AHP and often represents IDC in the healthcare field.

Brad Stith, Vice President of Client Services
Brad Stith joined IDC in May of 2007. Brad has extensive fundraising experience, most recently as a Vice President of Ketchum - one of the leading major gift counsel firms in the country. Further, Brad was Executive Director for the Nevada Ballet Theatre as well as Interim President of St. Rose Dominican Health Foundation. Brad actively volunteers with Safe Nest here in the local Las Vegas Valley.

William Freyd, Founder
As Founder of IDC, Bill Freyd revolutionized fund raising by pioneering the innovative PHONE/MAIL® Telecommunications Program. With more than 40 years of fund-raising experience, Bill is committed to helping clients achieve their goals. Bill has served on the boards of top fund-raising organizations nationwide and has been recognized with numerous awards for his accomplishments and contributions.

Diane M. Carlson, Chair Emeritus
As Chair Emeritus of IDC, Diane Carlson has a history in the fund-raising arena that spans more than three decades. Diane served as the first female volunteer chair of the American Association of Fund Raising Counsel (AAFRC) - now known as the Giving Institute.