--- title: DickersonBakker Blog (30) description: (30) --- [![DB-logo-2023](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DB%20Logos/DB-logo-2023.png?width=1300&height=214&name=DB-logo-2023.png "DB-logo-2023")](https://dickersonbakker.com/) - Home - Who We Are - [About Us](https://dickersonbakker.com/about/) - [Our Team](https://dickersonbakker.com/about/our-team/) - What We Do - [Fundraising Solutions](https://dickersonbakker.com/fundraising-solutions/) - [Capital Campaigns](https://dickersonbakker.com/capital-campaigns/) - [Executive Search](https://dickersonbakker.com/executive-search/) - [Grant Services](https://dickersonbakker.com/grant-services/) - Who We Serve - [National & Regional Nonprofits](https://dickersonbakker.com/national-regional-nonprofits/) - [Global Aid & Outreach Ministries](https://dickersonbakker.com/global-aid-outreach-ministries/) - [Christian & Private Schools](https://dickersonbakker.com/christian-private-schools/) - [Higher Education](https://dickersonbakker.com/higher-education/) - [Salvation Army](https://dickersonbakker.com/salvation-army/) - [Rescue Missions](https://dickersonbakker.com/rescue-missions/) - [Community Organizations](https://dickersonbakker.com/community-organizations/) - [Camps/Conference Centers](https://dickersonbakker.com/camps-conference-centers/) - [Broadcast Ministries](https://dickersonbakker.com/broadcast-ministries/) - Resources - [News & Insights](https://dickersonbakker.com/blog/) - [Case Studies](https://dickersonbakker.com/case-studies/) - [Research Studies](https://dickersonbakker.com/research-studies/) - [Upcoming and On-Demand Webinars](https://dickersonbakker.com/upcoming-and-on-demand-webinars/) - [Contact](https://dickersonbakker.com/contact/) # News & Insights [![](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Avoidable-Capital-Campaign-Mistakes-Dickerson-Bakker-Associates-Free-Whitepaper.jpg)](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/capital-campaign-mistakes) ### [Four Common but Avoidable Capital Campaign Mistakes](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/capital-campaign-mistakes) April 11, 2016 By [Guest Contributor Brent Hafele](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/author/guest-contributor-brent-hafele) Capital Campaigns have been practiced for a many years. While the times have changed, many of the fundamental concepts of capital campaigns remain the ... [Read More →](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/capital-campaign-mistakes) [![](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/success-sign-e1460380495845.jpg)](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/feasibility-study-capital-campaign-five-benefits) ### [Five Ways a Feasibility Study Can Make or Break a Campaign](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/feasibility-study-capital-campaign-five-benefits) April 11, 2016 By [Guest Contributor Brent Hafele](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/author/guest-contributor-brent-hafele) The capital campaign feasibility study is the planning tool of choice for the most successful campaigns. Well-executed, a study can boost the total ... [Read More →](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/feasibility-study-capital-campaign-five-benefits) [![](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/startingline-e1460386454792.jpg)](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/everything-your-church-needs-know-congregational-readiness-studies) ### [Should We or Shouldn’t We? Everything Your Church Needs to Know About Congregational Readiness Studies](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/everything-your-church-needs-know-congregational-readiness-studies) April 11, 2016 By [Derric Bakker](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/author/derric-bakker) Sometimes it can be difficult for a church to reach consensus on a campaign. Sometimes it is unclear whether the congregation fully supports the project. ... [Read More →](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/everything-your-church-needs-know-congregational-readiness-studies) [![](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Goal-Setting.jpg)](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/church-capital-campaign-goal-setting) ### [Two Proven Approaches to Selecting the “Right” Goal for Your Church’s Capital Campaign](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/church-capital-campaign-goal-setting) April 07, 2016 By [Derric Bakker](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/author/derric-bakker) There are many decisions to be made when planning a capital campaign at your church. A few are so critical that they can make or break the success of your ... [Read More →](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/church-capital-campaign-goal-setting) [![](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Trends.jpg)](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/three-trends-impacting-church-capital-campaigns) ### [Three Important Trends That WILL Impact Your Church’s Next Capital Campaign, Whether You Realize It or Not](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/three-trends-impacting-church-capital-campaigns) April 07, 2016 By [Derric Bakker](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/author/derric-bakker) When was the last time your church conducted a capital campaign? “The times they are a’changing!” was a well-known anthem of the sixties that could just ... [Read More →](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/three-trends-impacting-church-capital-campaigns) [![](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Thumbnail.gif)](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/five-common-mistakes-churches-make-conducting-capital-campaigns) ### [Five Common Mistakes Churches Make in Conducting Capital Campaigns](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/five-common-mistakes-churches-make-conducting-capital-campaigns) April 07, 2016 By [Derric Bakker](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/author/derric-bakker) Is there a capital campaign in your church’s future? Sooner or later every church faces the need to raise money for facilities–whether to expand, ... [Read More →](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/five-common-mistakes-churches-make-conducting-capital-campaigns) [![](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Timing.jpg)](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/church-capital-campaign-timing) ### [Four Fundamental Factors to Figuring Out the Ideal Timing for your Church Capital Campaign](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/church-capital-campaign-timing) April 07, 2016 By [Derric Bakker](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/author/derric-bakker) Churches today are busier than ever. When it comes to figuring out the timing of your church’s next capital campaign, a church calendar jam-packed with ... [Read More →](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/church-capital-campaign-timing) [![](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Reset-3.jpg)](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/church-capital-campaign-mistakes-4) ### [When You Wish You Had a Reset Button — 5 Common Mistakes Churches Make in Conducting Capital Campaigns: Mistake #4](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/church-capital-campaign-mistakes-4) April 01, 2016 By [Derric Bakker](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/author/derric-bakker) Sooner or later every church faces the need to raise money for facilities–whether to expand, renovate, or repair. Church campaigns are complex, and it is ... [Read More →](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/church-capital-campaign-mistakes-4) [![](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Reset-3.jpg)](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/church-capital-campaign-mistakes-2) ### [When You Wish You Had a Reset Button — 5 Common Mistakes Churches Make in Conducting Capital Campaigns: Mistake #2](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/church-capital-campaign-mistakes-2) April 01, 2016 By [Derric Bakker](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/author/derric-bakker) [Read More →](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/church-capital-campaign-mistakes-2) [![](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Reset-3.jpg)](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/church-capital-campaign-mistakes-3) ### [When You Wish You Had a Reset Button — 5 Common Mistakes Churches Make in Conducting Capital Campaigns: Mistake #3](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/church-capital-campaign-mistakes-3) April 01, 2016 By [DickersonBakker](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/author/dickersonbakker) Sooner or later every church faces the need to raise money for facilities–whether to expand, renovate, or repair. 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