Three Lessons I Learned from a Legendary Fundraiser
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Derric Bakker
The world lost a legend last month. Jerry Panas wasn’t a celebrity, a politician, or an athlete, so the media paid little attention to his passing. But in ...
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Don’t Let Tax Reform Keep You From Major Donor Effectiveness
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Guest Contributor Brent Hafele
I was recently asked about the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that went into effect on January 1, 2018 on major donor giving. In that tax reform, the ...
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Is Asking Truly a Way to Minister to Others?
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Shawn Saunders
Last summer I conducted a pre-campaign readiness study for a grassroots, faith-based, social service organization located in a quaint southern town where ...
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Does Your Fundraising Need a Shine?
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Guest Contributor Brent Hafele
It can be easy for fundraisers to slip into an attitude of complacency. The daily grind of reaching out to donors to ask for their support can become ...
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The Four Cs of Great Grantwriting
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Aaron LeClaire
As a former VP of a large foundation, I had the pleasure – and sometimes the pain – of reading thousands of case statements and grant proposals over the ...
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This One Thing Can Really Harm Your Nonprofit
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Guest Contributor Brent Hafele
After serving as a consultant to over 100 agencies in my career, I have begun to see certain types or profiles of nonprofits. One of those profiles is the ...
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Seven lessons from a flock of birds
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Derric Bakker
Wildlife scientists have learned some fascinating facts about why migratory birds always fly in a v-formation. Some of what they learned can actually ...
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Looking Ahead Prevents This Campaign Mistake
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Guest Contributor Brent Hafele
Just the other day, I had a conversation with an executive director that thrilled me. The ED, I will call her Paula, leads a local agency just a few miles ...
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Meet Our Team Monday: 10 Questions with Brie Wetherbee
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DickersonBakker
This week’s edition of “Meet Our Team Monday” features one of our newest members to the DB&A family, Brie Wetherbee. Brie joined Dickerson, Bakker & ...
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Meet Our Team Monday: 10 Questions with Christina Moore
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DickersonBakker
We are excited to start 2018 off with a brand new edition of “Meet Our Team Monday.” This week we are featuring Christina Moore, Vice President of Client ...
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