Key Findings from A Better Way: A National Study of Leadership & Fundraising in a Complex World

DickersonBakker’s latest research, ‘A Better Way: A National Study of Nonprofit Leadership & Fundraising in a Rapidly Changing World,’ unveils insights that reshape our understanding of the nonprofit sector. In this study, we asked leaders and frontline fundraising professionals for their candid assessment of how their organization is doing. Nonprofit leaders and fundraising staff recognize that things are not as they should be. Many respondents doubt the wisdom of their organization’s current strategic direction and they believe their organization’s fundraising is focusing on the wrong priorities. The research is clear–nonprofits need a better way to fundraise. This research brings to light 10 key takeaways that have the potential to revolutionize how we approach and address leadership, fundraising, and the challenges faced by nonprofit organizations today.
DickersonBakker’s latest research, ‘A Better Way: A National Study of Nonprofit Leadership & Fundraising in a Rapidly Changing World,’ unveils insights that reshape our understanding of the nonprofit sector. In this webinar, you’ll learn: The most pressing challenges for nonprofits today, especially having enough qualified staff for fundraising. The key attributes nonprofit employees value most in their leadership. What’s behind the perception divide that exists between CEOs and staff, and how to bridge the gap. How to make informed decisions on adapting your fundraising strategies. This research brings to light several takeaways that have the potential to revolutionize how we approach and address leadership, fundraising, and the challenges faced by nonprofit organizations today.
Is there a capital campaign in your church’s future? Sooner or later every church faces the need to raise money – whether to expand, renovate, or repair. This session will explain exactly what a campaign is…and is not! Our team will teach you about these key campaign elements: -Vision casting -Goal setting -Organizing and managing your campaign -Asking for money -Communication strategies …AND MORE!
A capital campaign can provide a huge leap forward in helping your Christian School grow, meet goals, and expand impact. Jumpstart your campaign by giving early attention to these three essential ingredients: 1. Master the art of crafting a winning case for support. 2. Set a challenging but achievable goal by correctly assessing donors’ giving capacity. 3. Get practical tips on how to recruit a “dream team” of volunteers to lead your campaign.
Ready to unlock the secrets of successful higher education capital campaigns? Join us on August 24th, 11 am CST for a free webinar, “10 Essential To-Do’s for Higher Education Institutions Gearing Up for a Capital Campaign.” Jason Caniglia, MPA, CFRM, VP, CLIENT SERVICES will guide you through the foundational elements of a capital campaign and how to apply outcomes thinking to achieve success. Your future campaign’s success starts here!
2023-08-23 12:00:00
The constant evolution of the nonprofit landscape demands highly adaptive and skilled leadership. Too often, however, nonprofits make critical mistakes when hiring their leaders, which can impede their mission, drain their resources, and negatively impact their teams. This webinar will unpack “5 Mistakes Nonprofits Make When Hiring Leaders,” providing a comprehensive roadmap to circumvent these common pitfalls and optimize your executive search. As a participant in this webinar, you’ll gain insights into best practices for hiring nonprofit leaders, learn from common mistakes, and receive actionable strategies to optimize your leadership recruitment. Don’t let avoidable mistakes hinder your organization’s potential. Join us to build a strong foundation for effective leadership, and ultimately, for a thriving nonprofit. This webinar is designed for nonprofit leaders, including executive directors, board members, HR professionals, and anyone involved in the hiring process within nonprofit organizations.

The constant evolution of the nonprofit landscape demands highly adaptive and skilled leadership. Too often, however, nonprofits make critical mistakes when hiring their leaders, which can impede their mission, drain their resources, and negatively impact their teams.

This webinar will unpack “5 Mistakes Nonprofits Make When Hiring Leaders,” providing a comprehensive roadmap to circumvent these common pitfalls and optimize your executive search.

As a participant in this webinar, you’ll gain insights into best practices for hiring nonprofit leaders, learn from common mistakes, and receive actionable strategies to optimize your leadership recruitment. Don’t let avoidable mistakes hinder your organization’s potential. Join us to build a strong foundation for effective leadership, and ultimately, for a thriving nonprofit.

This webinar is designed for nonprofit leaders, including executive directors, board members, HR professionals, and anyone involved in the hiring process within nonprofit organizations.

2023-07-19 12:00:00

Is there a capital campaign in your church’s future? Sooner or later every church faces the need to raise money – whether to expand, renovate, or repair.

This session will highlight the pivotal role of a pastor in shaping a compelling vision and maintaining effective communication, while addressing major challenges pastors typically confront, including:

-Absence of formal training in fundraising
-Viewing fundraising as a ‘necessary evil’
-Being overwhelmed by the weight of existing responsibilities

AND MORE!

Presented by Cargill Associates, a division of DickersonBakker, our aim is to equip you with insights and strategies to positively influence your church’s future initiatives.

2023-07-20 12:00:00
Please join us on July 20th at 10AM PST/1PM EST for an informative and interactive webinar presented by Andrew Olsen, CFRE, Senior Vice President of Fundraising Solutions. Andrew is well known for his expertise in fundraising, having helped more than 500 ministries and nonprofits in raising over half a billion dollars. He is also a passionate advocate for leadership development and we are thrilled to hear his thoughts and insight on this topic! Here is what we will cover: 10 frequent mistakes made by nonprofit leaders, plus our tips and clear solutions on how to avoid them. Some of the highlighted issues include: 1️. Tolerating Toxic Behaviors 2️. Settling for Mediocrity 3️. Falling into a Scarcity Mindset 4️. Neglecting Self-care And much more!

Please join us on July 20th at 10AM PST/1PM EST for an informative and interactive webinar presented by Andrew Olsen, CFRE, Senior Vice President of Fundraising Solutions. Andrew is well known for his expertise in fundraising, having helped more than 500 ministries and nonprofits in raising over half a billion dollars. He is also a passionate advocate for leadership development and we are thrilled to hear his thoughts and insight on this topic!

Here is what we will cover: 10 frequent mistakes made by nonprofit leaders, plus our tips and clear solutions on how to avoid them. Some of the highlighted issues include:

1️. Tolerating Toxic Behaviors
2️. Settling for Mediocrity
3️. Falling into a Scarcity Mindset
4️. Neglecting Self-care

And much more!

2023-06-15 13:00:00
Capital campaign fundraising, dollar for dollar, is the most cost-effective way a school can raise funds. And while the results can be transformational, a capital campaign is a complex undertaking. With so much at stake, and only one shot to get it right, there are some things you must know before getting started. During this one-hour webcast, you’ll learn: How much will we likely be able to raise? Who should lead our capital campaign? What is a pre-campaign planning study and is it really necessary? When is the best time of year to launch a capital campaign?

Capital campaign fundraising, dollar for dollar, is the most cost-effective way a school can raise funds. And while the results can be transformational, a capital campaign is a complex undertaking. With so much at stake, and only one shot to get it right, there are some things you must know before getting started.

During this one-hour webcast, you’ll learn:

  • How much will we likely be able to raise?
  • Who should lead our capital campaign?
  • What is a pre-campaign planning study and is it really necessary?
  • When is the best time of year to launch a capital campaign?