How will Christian Schools Respond to the Mass Exodus of Students from Public Schools?
By
Derric Bakker
A recent report in The Christian Post revealed nearly 2 million U.S. students have left the public school system since the pandemic. That’s huge. And it ...
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Firms Join Forces to ‘Power-Up’ Fundraising as Recession Looms
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DickersonBakker
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DickersonBakker acquires Cargill Associates; forges ‘fundraising powerhouse’ as possible U.S. recession nears
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Ten Questions to Put You on a Path to Success in Major Gift Development
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Derric Bakker
If you polled most people in a non-profit organization, they will probably say that the Development Director has a cushy job. Meetings with interesting ...
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How to Write a Grant Proposal
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David Broussard
Aside from how to engage grantors, probably no question is more common in grant-seeking than how to actually write a stellar grant proposal.
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Seven Habits to Raise Major Giving to the Next Level
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Derric Bakker
What’s it take to become masterful at major gift fundraising? Discipline yourself to build these seven habits into your work routine and you will raise ...
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Nine Questions for Your First Meeting with a Major Donor
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Jeff Crabtree
We believe the motivation, and main purpose of your in-person meetings should focus on stewardship and ministry – not on trying to extract more money from ...
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Donors stuck at GROUND LEVEL? Try creating pivotal experiences to elevate them to new heights…
By
Christina Chappell
In part one of this series, Derric explained that: “To reach new heights in raising more and bigger major gifts, Donor Relationship Management and Impact ...
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Is your major gift program ready for TAKE-OFF? Here are three things you must do to gain altitude…
By
Derric Bakker
In major gift fundraising circles, we put a lot of emphasis on “the art of the ask”. And rightly so. I’ve seen many organizations boost their fundraising ...
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Build Trust with Major Donors When You Show How Their Gifts Help
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Jeff Crabtree
You’re aware that you have a number of donors who have the capacity of making 4, 5 or even 6-figure major gifts to your organization. But they’re still ...
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