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06/22/2026

Happy Monday Digital World! We've got an exciting new opportunity for the right person on our team. We're looking for talented freelance writers who know how to move people — and move them to act. If you write copy that connects emotionally, drives donations or response, and adapts across channels, we want to hear from you!

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘭𝘭 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦:
𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 - Acquisition, renewal, and emergency appeal packages that motivate donors to give.
𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 - Email campaigns, social copy, landing pages, and e-appeals designed to convert online audiences.
𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 - Donor reports, stewardship pieces, and case statements that demonstrate results and deepen donor relationships.

𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘈 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘍𝘪𝘵 𝘐𝘧 𝘠𝘰𝘶:
- Have experience writing fundraising or direct response copy
- Understand the art of the ask — and know how to tell a story that leads to one
- Can write for both print and digital audiences with equal fluency
- Meet deadlines, take feedback well, and work independently
- Have a portfolio of direct mail, email, or nonprofit writing samples

Apply for this position: https://hubs.li/Q04mc1S40

06/18/2026

What if your next capital campaign could unlock the funding needed to expand your impact for years to come?

For rescue ministries, capital campaigns remain one of the most effective and cost-efficient ways to raise transformational funding—but success doesn't happen by accident.

Join fundraising experts Steve Trautman and Chad Haney for a practical, can’t-miss session designed specifically for rescue ministry leaders who want to grow their mission with confidence.

In this webinar, you'll discover:
✔ How to set realistic and achievable fundraising goals
✔ Who should be leading your campaign efforts
✔ Why a pre-campaign planning study can make or break your success
✔ The ideal timing for launching your campaign
✔ Key strategies that help ministries raise more and avoid costly mistakes

Whether you're exploring your first campaign or preparing for your next major initiative, this session will equip you with the tools and insights needed to move forward with clarity.

Seats are filling quickly—register today and take the first step toward turning your vision into reality: https://hubs.li/Q04lXcYx0

06/17/2026

Last week, our team had the privilege of attending the Network "All for Love" Conference in Grand Rapids, joining more than 1,200 leaders dedicated to serving people experiencing homelessness, addiction, and poverty.

The week was filled with meaningful conversations, worship, learning, and connection. From inspiring sessions and new friendships to shared meals, community, and even a few unexpected moments of joy, we left encouraged and grateful.

But one moment stood above all the rest.

While walking to the conference, our President, {{linkedin_mention(urn:li:person:3sSHtHd_3O|Andrew Olsen)}}, met a man named Bernie. What began as a simple request for coffee and doughnuts turned into an hour-long conversation about life, struggle, faith, addiction, family, and the relentless pursuit of God's grace.

One thing Bernie said continues to resonate:

"𝘐'𝘮 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘵, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘎𝘰𝘥'𝘴 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦. 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦. 𝘐 𝘢𝘪𝘯'𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘺𝘦𝘵, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘏𝘦'𝘴 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘺."

Those words are a powerful reminder that behind every statistic, every fundraising goal, and every program, is a person with a story.

It's also a reminder of why we're so passionate about supporting rescue missions and ministries across the country. The work our clients do isn't abstract. It's life-changing. It's meeting people where they are, offering hope, and walking alongside them toward restoration.

We came to Grand Rapids to talk about serving people like Bernie. Instead, Bernie reminded us why the work we do matters in the first place.

Thank you to everyone who makes this mission possible. We're honored to stand alongside you as you continue showing up every day to bring hope, healing, and love to those who need it most.

Read Andrew's full story here: https://bit.ly/4xzHr9L

06/16/2026

Most nonprofit leaders we talk to already know.

They know donor retention is declining. They know acquisition costs are climbing. They know the system they're running wasn't built for where we are now.

They feel the tension every day.

But knowing and doing are separated by one stubborn thing: the weight of the system you've inherited.

Bakker's new book names that tension — without blame, without alarm — and shows exactly what becomes possible on the other side.

𝘈 𝘉𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘞𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘦.

🔗 Link in comments.

06/15/2026

The book starts the conversation.

The Better Way Table is where it goes deeper. Last week, we hosted our first Better Way Table event in Grand Rapids, MI.

This summer, Bakker is expanding this series of intimate leadership dinners in cities across the country — bringing together nonprofit CEOs, development leaders, and board members who are ready to build a different kind of fundraising organization.

No presentations. No pitches. Just an honest conversation about where the sector is headed and what it takes to lead through it.

Coming soon: Washington DC · Phoenix · Atlanta · Nashville · Chicago

Seats are limited by design. If you lead an organization ready to think differently — we'd like to invite you to the table.

Comment below or send us a message to express your interest.

🔗 Details in comments → https://bit.ly/43B9Y1e

06/09/2026

Today’s the day!

We’re excited to be at the Citygate Network "All For Love" Annual Conference & Exposition alongside more than 1,200 mission and ministry leaders from across the country.

Over the next few days, we’re looking forward to powerful worship, practical learning, meaningful conversations, and connecting with organizations that are making a lasting impact in their communities.

If you’re attending, stop by Booth 210 and say hello. We'd love to hear about your mission, discuss your goals, and explore strategies to help you strengthen and grow your impact.

See you at Booth 210!

06/04/2026

The energy is building at the Citygate Network "All For Love" Annual Conference & Exposition!

We're excited to join more than 1,200 mission and ministry leaders for a powerful week of worship, biblical teaching, practical insights, and meaningful connections.

If you're attending, make sure to stop by Booth 210. We'd love to connect, hear about your ministry, share ideas, and explore strategies to help you grow your impact.

We're looking forward to inspiring conversations, new partnerships, and a great few days together. See you there!

06/02/2026

People keep asking: does treating every donor like a major donor actually work?

Here's what the numbers say.

One client came to us after five straight years of decline. Six months later — $5M+ in additional value. Revenue per donor up 28%. Their EVP said it simply: "We stopped five years of bleeding."

Across our client base revenue growth has ranged from 16% to 233%.

This isn't theory. It's what happens when you stop managing donors and start building real relationships with them.

Derric Bakker's book 𝘈 𝘉𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘞𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘦 documents exactly how.

Available now → 🔗 Link in comments 👇

05/29/2026

Big news at DickersonBakker.

We’re excited to welcome Britt LeMire as our new Senior Vice President of Fundraising Solutions — a strategic addition to our leadership team as we continue expanding the reach of the 𝘉𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘞𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘦™.

With 26 years of integrated fundraising leadership experience, Britt has helped lead fundraising strategy for organizations like Feeding America, Make-A-Wish America, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and the Arthritis Foundation.

Her expertise in relationship-based fundraising, analytics, and integrated strategy comes at a pivotal moment for our organization as we continue building systems and solutions that help nonprofits grow sustainable donor relationships and increase long-term impact.

“This idea of moving beyond transactional fundraising and focusing on real relationships with donors instead — that’s what I’m all about,” Britt shared.

We couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead!

05/28/2026

The principles in 𝘈 𝘉𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘞𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘦 are not radical. To a large extent, they are exactly the opposite. The book is about returning to the roots of our profession.

⏩ Because, at its best, fundraising is not transactional. It is relational. And in this emerging AI era, it is important to remember that relationship-based fundraising, done well, is the most human way to raise money.

Available now → 🔗 Link in comments 👇

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