Development Webinar Series: Optimize the Effectiveness of Your Board

Optimize the Effectiveness of Your Board

Part 3 of our 3 part Development Webinar Series!

Boards help ensure and safeguard the fulfillment of your mission. Identifying the right board members and providing them with training and resources is essential for maximizing board engagement and effectiveness. In this session you will: 

• Learn proven strategies for effective recruitment of Board members.
• Set appropriate expectations for board members, particularly related to fundraising.
• Identify training and resources that will help get board members engaged early.
• Understand how to optimize board members’ involvement in fundraising.

Our Presenters

Barbara has more than 30 years of experience in nonprofit management and corporate career management, including nine years as the vice-president of advancement for a $46 million global faith-based nonprofit. Prior to that she served ten years with a large chamber of commerce where she served as vice president of member services leading the nonprofit, small business, workforce development, marketing and communications, and leadership training divisions. In addition, Barbara was director of professional services for a large global career management firm that assisted organizations experiencing major workforce development transition such as Hewlett Packard, Eddie Bauer, Novartis, and numerous financial institutions. She earned a reputation as a strategic leader able to bring an organization and its people to the next level of effectiveness. Barbara believes that leaders who have the aptitude to lead effectively, take personal responsibility, and motivate others contribute to a thriving culture and ultimately, greater missional impact.

Derric Bakker has worked with dozens of organizations across the U.S., Canada, and overseas, helping to raise well over $100 million for ministry. A recognized expert in the field, Derric has successfully solicited countless major gifts, including some in excess of $10 million. Serving since 2000 as a consultant with two other large firms specializing in major gifts, Derric founded his own firm in 2010, which merged in 2012 to become DickersonBakker, where he now serves as President.