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DickersonBakker Launches its Catholic Services Division at the National Eucharistic Congress

Written by Virginia Grant | Jul 30, 2024 7:47:39 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RALEIGH, N.C., July 30, 2024 - DickersonBakker, a leading nonprofit consulting firm, announced today the launch of its new Catholic Services division at the National Eucharistic Congress where nearly 60,000 attendees were sent out with “a great commissioning”.

With this new division, DickersonBakker is committed to supporting Catholic organizations in its  mission and growth, placing the Eucharist and renewal at the heart of its efforts. The Catholic Services division will offer specialized services in fundraising, strategic planning, and executive search, tailored to the unique needs of Catholic institutions. This initiative aims to enhance the impact of Catholic nonprofits across the nation.

"Our new Catholic Services division embodies our extensive experience, innovative approaches, and comprehensive solutions to support Catholic organizations across the board. From staffing and leadership to strategic planning and resource development, we tailor our services to meet the unique needs of various Catholic entities," says Derric Bakker, President and CEO. 

Leading this new division is José Rodriguez, Vice President, a seasoned fundraising professional who has worked on over 450 client engagements. Rodridguez specializes in bilingual communities, project and volunteer leadership, major gifts, and campaign management.

“Launching our Catholic Services at the National Eucharistic Congress places Christ in the Eucharist at the center of our work. Through this encounter with Christ and hearing the call for renewal across the Church, DickersonBakker is ready to provide innovative nonprofit solutions to Catholic organizations across the country," says Rodriguez. 

Before starting his career in the nonprofit space, Rodriguez was a seminarian for five years and is a member of his parish finance council. He holds a BA in Philosophy from Joseph Seminary College and an Executive MBA from Marquette University.

DickersonBakker stands ready to help serve your organization. For more information regarding our full consulting spectrum services visit: https://dickersonbakker.com/ 



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DickersonBakker has been dedicated to offering expert consulting services to nonprofit clients for close to five decades. The consulting firm has garnered a notable reputation by assisting thousands of organizations in raising billions of dollars through capital campaigns, fund development, agency services, executive search, and grant services. In 2022, Cargill Associates merged with DickersonBakker. The firm stands at the forefront of capital campaign consulting for nearly five decades . With offices in North Carolina, Texas and Indiana, and with a consulting team spread throughout the country, DickersonBakker has formed partnerships with nonprofit groups all over the United States and extended its services to Canada and other countries overseas. Visit www.dickersonbakker.com for more information.

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