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89. Reaching Kids with the Gospel: CEF of Dallas' Vision Dinner Success Story [$10M Story, Part 3 of 5]
04/16/25 • 31 min
In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about how CEF of Dallas is reaching kids with the gospel in the heart of Texas – and how their ministry was transformed through a $100K Perfect Vision Dinner last fall.
Join us for part #3 of the $10M Story as we interview Warren Bird from CEF of Dallas, Texas. From hard-core atheist to dedicated evangelist, hear Warren's story of how Child Evangelism Fellowship is impacting Every Child in Every Nation, Every Day.
Hear how a simple “I need a ride” turned into a 20-year volunteer journey. Learn what a $100K Vision Dinner feels like from someone who called fundraising “pulling teeth." See how one man’s transformation from skeptic to servant led to reaching 6,000 children in a single year. And find out how we can help you plan and execute a Perfect Vision Dinner in 21 weeks to raise 6 figures for your nonprofit this year!
So whether you’re just getting started with fundraising or looking to grow your impact in a big way, this episode shows what’s possible when you follow a proven path.
Don’t forget to check out Warren's website at cefdallas.org to learn more about his ministry, and subscribe to our channel for more inspiring nonprofit success stories.
Next week, we'll be interviewing Mai Wilson to talk about how Chesterton Academy is fueling classical education through their most successful gala to date. Don't miss out!
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NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT?
Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years.
The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential.
The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course.
The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit.
→ https://FundraisingMasterminds.net
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In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about how CEF of Dallas is reaching kids with the gospel in the heart of Texas – and how their ministry was transformed through a $100K Perfect Vision Dinner last fall.
Join us for part #3 of the $10M Story as we interview Warren Bird from CEF of Dallas, Texas. From hard-core atheist to dedicated evangelist, hear Warren's story of how Child Evangelism Fellowship is impacting Every Child in Every Nation, Every Day.
Hear how a simple “I need a ride” turned into a 20-year volunteer journey. Learn what a $100K Vision Dinner feels like from someone who called fundraising “pulling teeth." See how one man’s transformation from skeptic to servant led to reaching 6,000 children in a single year. And find out how we can help you plan and execute a Perfect Vision Dinner in 21 weeks to raise 6 figures for your nonprofit this year!
So whether you’re just getting started with fundraising or looking to grow your impact in a big way, this episode shows what’s possible when you follow a proven path.
Don’t forget to check out Warren's website at cefdallas.org to learn more about his ministry, and subscribe to our channel for more inspiring nonprofit success stories.
Next week, we'll be interviewing Mai Wilson to talk about how Chesterton Academy is fueling classical education through their most successful gala to date. Don't miss out!
ASK US A QUESTION:
https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds
NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT?
Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years.
The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential.
The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course.
The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit.
→ https://FundraisingMasterminds.net
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
→ Instagram: https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds
→ Facebook: https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds
Episode Keywords:
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In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're continuing the $10M Story with an interview from Chris Iwasko, Area Director of Young Life of Mid County, TX.
Join us to discover how Young Life is transforming ministry for youth across the globe — and how Chris raised $119,000 in one night using the Perfect Vision Dinner Mentorship Program. From laying off staff to hosting "the best fundraising banquet in 25 years," discover what happens when vision meets action.
Hear how one gift reversed a full year’s deficit with a 10-to-1 return on investment. Find out how a match can get instantly filled — by a single donor writing a $23,000 check. Uncover the #1 problem facing young people today. And discover how Young Life of Mid County hosted a 6-figure fundraising dinner without paying a dime.
So whether you're exhausted by events barely move the needle or looking for advice on how to do a fundraising banquet the right way, this episode is for you. Get ready to learn how to host a new kind of fundraising dinner — a kind that actually works!
Next week, we'll be interviewing Warren Bird to talk about how Child Evangelism Fellowship is reaching kids with the Gospel in Dallas, TX.
Don't miss out, and be sure to subscribe to our channel for more inspiring nonprofit success stories!
ASK US A QUESTION:
https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds
NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT?
Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years.
The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential.
The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course.
The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit.
→ https://FundraisingMasterminds.net
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
→ Instagram: https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds
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In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, learn how an average Christian school in the heart of Chicagoland raised $298K at their fundraising gala last year!
Join us for part #4 of the $10M Story as we sit down with Mai Wilson from Chesterton Academy of the Immaculate Heart. From launching a school in a borrowed church with just nine students to hosting a $298K gala that fully funded an entire year, we’re talking about the real steps, tough decisions, and bold faith that made it happen.
Hear how a stay-at-home mom with no fundraising background started a Christian school from scratch. Find out why they banned tech in the classroom—and why students and parents loved it. Discover what changed when they stopped selling tables and auction baskets. And learn how Mai raised $298K in one night—with no tickets, raffles, or sponsors involved!
So whether you’re running a small private school or are just tired of hosting galas that barely break even, tune in today to learn how to make a real difference in your organization through the Perfect Vision Dinner Mentorship Program. Learn what happens when you cast the net on the other side!
Don’t forget to check out Mai's website at chestertoniheart.org to learn more about her Chesterton Academy, and subscribe to our channel for more inspiring nonprofit success stories.
Next week, we’ll be talking about how a maternity home raised $592K in San Diego. Don’t miss out!
ASK US A QUESTION:
https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds
NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT?
Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years.
The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential.
The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course.
The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit.
→ https://FundraisingMasterminds.net
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
→ Instagram: https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds
→ Facebook: https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds
Episode Keywords:
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