David Hoffman, MSML, CFRE

Expertise
David brings deep professional fundraising experience, with expertise in all phases of capital campaign planning and direction, creating and improving comprehensive fundraising plans and programs, donor analytics, and relationship database solutions. David’s ability to analyze complex nonprofit systems has enabled him to guide a variety of large institutional clients through the process of centralizing their development operations.

Focus at Carter
David provides project management and fundraising counsel. As the leader of Carter’s planning study and audit practice, David also has advanced skills in constituent surveying, evaluating development office infrastructure, and turning data into actionable recommendations for success.

My promise to our team and partners

“Drawing on more than three decades of experience with hundreds of nonprofits, I help organizations understand not just what to do, but why it works. I am a trusted partner who brings clarity to every conversation, creating a safe space where leaders, staff, and volunteers feel supported and empowered to excel in fundraising.”