{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Responsive Lab Podcast","title":"EP 87: Building a Better Way to Fundraise with Derric Bakker","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2248,"description":"In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Carly and Scott sit down with Derric Bakker, CEO of DickersonBakker. With more than three decades of experience as a practitioner, consultant, and business leader, he helps organizations move beyond legacy fundraising models toward relationship-centered approaches. You'll hear about:* Why fundraising feels harder now and how this represents a fundamental shift, not just a cyclical downturn* What \"treat every donor like a major donor\" actually means in practice * How younger donors are increasingly behaving like major donors in their selectivity and relationship expectations* Why 94% of nonprofit leaders agree change is needed, but 70% say it's not happening* Where AI fits into relationship-based fundraising without replacing human connection* Using data and technology to personalize donor experiences at scale* Simple changes you can make this week to start expressing genuine gratitude and listening to donorsLinks from the episode:* Connect with Derric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derricbakker/* Visit Better Way Champions: https://betterwaychampions.org/* Get \"A Better Way to Fundraise - Treat Every Donor Like a Major Donor\": https://a.co/d/0cF5FgIr* Connect with DickersonBakker: https://dickersonbakker.com/Looking for technology that helps you build deeper donor relationships with less work from your team? Learn more at virtuous.org.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9t3bfqweCR8rSkvoPicYpS8W1jOkxFvlp0zgM-POMOY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85MGY2/NmE4MGY4MzA1OGNl/ZmYxMzQzZDM5ZDA4/MmYxZS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}