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Derric Bakker has been a vital part of the AWM fund development strategy since I joined the AWM team. Under his guidance, AWM experienced a significant increase in general fund giving in the crucial 4th quarter period of our last fiscal year--an increase of nearly 100% over the prior year. Derric's guidance likewise helped us shape a funding plan for the current year, toward which key donors are now making generous commitments. Derric's counsel is seasoned and godly. He freely acknowledges good ideas and is equally willing to flag those that he feels are off the mark. Derric understands the lay of the land with respect to high-capacity donors and is a trusted advisor as we continue to see God's blessing in our fundraising efforts.”
 - David Harriman, Director of Major Gifts, Arab World Ministries

”Derric provided invaluable assistance to us in developing our major gifts program. He led us through a successful search for a Director of Major Gifts. He provided sound counsel related to our annual gift plan, major donor program, and overall development strategies. He assisted us with delicate merger negotiations and worked well when faced with complex situations. Derric is conscientious, perceptive, professional, and accessible. He has a breadth of experience and a solid understanding of faith based missions. He provides excellent value for money and related well to senior executives, volunteers, and staff members. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to your organization.”
- Tom Balke, International Financial Development Director, Arab World Ministries


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”I’ve had the good fortune of working with Derric on a comprehensive Capital Campaign for the Durham Rescue Mission. As a board member of the Mission and active community citizen, I found Derric's insights, work ethic and management skills to be outstanding--and his counsel reassuring. As a professional fund raiser myself, he has been a wonderful partner in guiding the Mission. I would not hesitate to recommend him...”
- Michael J. Morsberger, Board Member, Durham Rescue Mission


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”Derric Bakker has the insights and ability to quickly understand an organizations’ strategic and primary needs as well as insights into leadership and staffing gaps in order to add value to his consulting clients. While Derric's primary services were within the context of accelerating and expanding our organization’s development process, his capabilities and observations extended well beyond that.”
- Ray Padron, Board Chair, SAT-7 USA

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”Derric, we thank you wholeheartedly for putting together a dynamic team, teaching us how this whole capital fundraising process works, and helping us secure more than $800,000 in cash and pledges. Thank you for guiding us through this exciting and sometimes overwhelming challenge. Some of us never dreamed that we would be able to get so far out of our comfort zone and find God 'right there,' helping us each step of the way. It has been a thrill to see how He has worked throughout this process and how He equips us for things we never thought possible. We have all learned so much and we believe God has used each of us and our gifts for such a time as this. Thank you Derric for all that you taught us."
- Stacy Pinkerton, Campaign Chair, Venice Christian School