DBD Team

DBD Team

DBD Team
DBD Group is made up of professionals from the non-profit world, leveraging their decades of fundraising, strategy, financial management and executive recruitment experience to help organizations thrive and make a positive difference in the world.

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What We're Reading

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One of our axioms is “Keep learning, stewarding, and sharing.” We’re big believers in the power of books.  

Sure, we’ve got a few good suspense and historical fiction novels on our bedside tables, but today we’d like to share a few non-fiction gems that have inspired us for work – and life.

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Topics: Book Club, Nonprofit Management, Goal Setting, Big L Leadership, Axiom, DBD Axiom, Communication, Productivity, Time Management, Happiness

Nonprofit Donor Acquisition: Gaining donors and dollars in 4 Steps

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By Robyn Furness-Fallin and Nathan Sprenger

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Topics: Fundraising, Donor Management

Best DBD 2022 Client Stories

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As the year comes to and end, we are highlighting our best posts and the nonprofit practices that we should all carry into the new year. 

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Topics: Fundraising, Capital, Best of DBD

Best DBD 2022 Blog Posts

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As the year comes to and end, we are highlighting our best posts and the nonprofit practices that we should all carry into the new year. 

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Topics: Leadership, Fundraising, Best of DBD, finance

Podcast: Show and Tell Works

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Topics: Donor Stewardship, Fundraising, Storytelling, Fundraising Management, Vision, Giving, Campaign Planning, Nonprofit, Client Stories

YMCA EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND AND DBD GROUP TEAM UP FOR GOOD

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YMCA Emergency Assistance Fund and DBD Group Team Up to Provide Support to YMCA Staff and Retirees in Their Time of Need

On April 8, 2022, at the national NAYDO Conference, the YMCA Emergency Assistance Fund (EAF) and DBD Group announced their partnership to strengthen the EAF’s fundraising efforts to continue to meet the need for crisis assistance. EAF provides financial support to Y professionals and retirees in their hour of need. This is especially significant because the EAF board has recently decided to remove YPN (YMCA Professional Network) membership as an eligibility requirement for an EAF award.

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Topics: Ymca, Teamwork, partnership, News

HOW THIS YMCA SHOWED LEADERSHIP IN THE MIDST OF A CRISIS

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One of our core axioms at DBD Group is "Leadership is Everything.” The success of an organization can be directly tied to the strength of its leadership.

We recognize that leaders can be found throughout the organization and in non-profits big and small. More than a title on a business card, leadership is the ability to guide and influence others toward a bigger vision. We are pleased to highlight and recognize examples of leadership all month.

 


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Topics: Success Stories, Donor Stewardship, Volunteer Appreciation, Donor Love, Donor Recognition, Nonprofit Leadership, Volunteers, Communication, Donor, CelebratingOurClients

NOT YET

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We’re proud of the work we do to help nonprofits thrive. But we’re REALLY proud of the work our clients do to improve life for others.

Every day we are inspired by their vision, leadership and commitment to making the world a better place.

Here’s one of those stories.

 


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Topics: Success Stories, Capital Campaign, Feasibility Study, Board Development, Volunteer Appreciation, Nonprofit Leadership, Volunteers, CelebratingOurClients

HOW TO SAVE A CAMP

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“It’s possible to save a camp. We need to share that story.” -Gretl Dupré Galgon

 

Pictured left to right: Tack Hammer, Camp Soles board member and alum; Andy Dillon, Camp Soles Director; Gretl Dupré Gagon, Camp Soles board member and alum; Sue Fletcher, Camp Soles board member and alum; and Michele Goodrich, DBD Group Senior Consultant.


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Topics: Success Stories, Board Development, Volunteer Appreciation, Nonprofit Leadership, Volunteers, Camp, CelebratingOurClients, AlumniRelations

DBD PODCAST: ACTIVATING VOLUNTEERS

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A strong board starts with a thoughtful recruiting process. In this 23-minute podcast, Jon Simons and Mary Ramirez from DBD Group discuss three principles to help your board members succeed... thereby helping your organization to succeed.



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Topics: Board Development, Podcast, Volunteers, Nonprofit

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