
Aligning Capabilities to Elevate Veteran Success
“The Center brings a capacity-building lens—helping organizations strengthen how they deliver, connect, and scale impact—and we see real opportunity to support the Boeing Center in
“We need to be a part of solution”
– The response from two potential funders after understanding the challenges of aging veterans
While asking the right questions is fundamental to the discovery process in fundraising to acquire useful and accurate information, the most important part is to listen. Listening is a commitment of Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services.
In August, we engaged with several organizations in which they all shared and recognized the needs and challenges facing aging veterans, particularly the cost and access to long-term care services. We heard them loud and clear – there is a need for an innovative solution. Serving as a catalyst for change, Dixon Center is in collaboration with relevant community-based partners and funding partners such as United Methodist Communities, Soldier On, Lever for Change, Humana and AARP Foundation to test and develop solutions.
We listened, we learned, and we are taking action to address this need.


“The Center brings a capacity-building lens—helping organizations strengthen how they deliver, connect, and scale impact—and we see real opportunity to support the Boeing Center in

The Command Council serves as the Center’s advisory committee as described in the Center’s FAQ Landing Page. Over the past several weeks, Dixon Center for

“Our nation owes an eternal debt of gratitude for their sacrifice and that of their families. We cannot forget to remember.” – Sara Heidenheimer, Program

“Create specific content for our audience (partners, donors, business drivers, and networks).” – Stakeholder Engagement: Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services: Three-Year Business Plan