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2024 Priorities and Focus

2024 Priorities and Focus

“We are poised for a breakout year.”– Duncan S. Milne, Colonel, USMC (Ret.), President,Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services

During several Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services gatherings in November & December 2023, our leadership laid out our priorities, goals and key tasks to achieve our noble purpose to make the lives of veterans and their families better in 2024, and beyond.These priorities include Support for our partners who with our ongoing assistance and capacity building integrate veterans and their families into their existing programs. Growth in our team, the numbers of partners we work with, as well as the number of veterans and military families impacted by our work with other organizations. Profitability, which includes a 12% increase in resources each year.Our leadership motivated our team – staff, contractors, consultants, volunteers, ambassadors, and outside supporters – by directing them on four key tasks to achieve our priorities.

  • Programs and Services – Serve as a resource hub focusing on three pillars, thirteen Programs, and a 2024 goal of eighty projects.
  • Awareness and Engagements – Providing leadership for local and national engagements and outreach, building public awareness; encouraging community involvement; and promoting community-based services.
  • Resource Development – Function as team of leaders stressing donor relations and the donor experience vis-a-vis engagement, recognition, acknowledgement, and stewardship.
  • Marketing and Communications – Everyone is involved in creating, promoting, and facilitating compelling, Dixon Center communications that enhance our work, our reputation, and drive key initiatives making the lives of veterans and their families better.

2024 is underway. We are in a position of financial and programmatic strength, and we are concentrating on our priorities and key tasks focusing on our mission.

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2023 Annual Impact Report Release

2023 Annual Impact Report Release

“Reaching America.”– 2023 Annual Report Theme

Today, Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services released the 2023 Annual Report.Download Dixon Center 2023 Annual ReportThis report tells the story of our approach and impact. The 2023 Annual Report shares descriptions and impact across our three pillars, and thirteen programs by using examples of the eighty projects executed in 2023.Based on the evolving needs of our veterans and their families – our tagline since our founding – Reaching America became our 2023 theme.We are Reaching America. Creating synergies between like-minded organizations, expanding programmatic reach, building capacity, all while serving as a resource hub for organizations and individuals seeking to integrate veterans and their families.As our Chair, David Sutherland, said about the report, “Dixon Center is offering the right mix of expertise to assist organizations of all dimensions, sectors and geographies; staying true to our values and culture while achieving their purpose, making the lives of veterans and their families better.”

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Donors Are Committed to Our Mission

Donors Are Committed to Our Mission

“Our diverse group of donors stepped up in 2023 and enabled our noble purpose.”– Vanessa Stergios,Dixon Center Director of Development 

2023 is in the rearview mirror. As 2024 begins, let’s look at who supported us and how we allocated those resources in our work at Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services in 2023. Since 2012 more than 2,340 donors who have given to Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services have made the lives of veterans and their families better. In 2023, nearly 140 donors didn’t just make an investment, they had an impact with more than 240 donations. These donations include gifts from individuals, major donors, family foundations and corporations. Many individual donations include recurring monthly donors who spread their gifts out over the year and had some of the greatest impact. 

We allocated these resources to our work aligned to our three pillars.  Our most significant growth was in the pillar “Heal with Honor”, followed by “Work with Purpose” and “Live with Hope” respectively. We anticipate this trend to continue and ask that you keep this in mind as you plan for your charitable giving in 2024.  Help us get off to a great start in 2024 by donating now.

Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services is a member of The Fedcap Group, a global network of top-tier nonprofit agencies. The Fedcap Group serves as the fiscal agent for Dixon Center and as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and provides our back-office support. Our financial and operating results are included in The Fedcap Group’s audited financial statement ending September 30, 2023.

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End of Year Giving

End of Year Giving

Please consider Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services in your annual charitable giving. No gift is too small, and your contribution goes a long way toward enabling veterans and their families to succeed where they live.  

You can make an online donation by clicking on the donate link below. To learn more about giving and financials check out our Ways to Give page.  

As we look ahead to 2024 thank you for all that you have done to assist veterans, through our work. Together, we are making the lives of veterans and their families better.  

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Laying a Wreath at Arlington National Cemetery

Laying a Wreath at Arlington National Cemetery

“As the wreath was laid, I was overwhelmed with pride.”– Eileen Greenlay, Manager, Donor Relations,Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services

Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Arlington National Cemetery in honor of our 2023 achievements and encouragement. You can see a short video here.Three of our Command Council members, Bob McCann, Danny Gardner, and Latrese Dixon, were joined by the 2023 Carolyn and Herbert Metzger Service Award Recipient, and US Amy Veteran, Jennifer Grubb while ten other friends and family looked on.Prior to the ceremony, Dixon Center’s family and friends went on a tour of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This tour included meeting with the Guards. The Guards shared the history and daily duties at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guards.For years we have wandered the sacred paths of Arlington National Cemetery. It is our destination for peaceful reflection and solace. Stepping through the gates to these hallowed grounds gives us a feeling of comfort.

 

 

 

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Holiday Reception 2023

Holiday Reception 2023

“Our Team is very excited to recognize our awardees tonight at our annual Holiday Reception.”

Tonight is our annual Holiday Reception.  It is a night where we say thank you to our partners and present awards to the people and organizations that have stood out in their support of our nation’s veterans and their families and the mission of Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services.If you would like to be part of this exciting evening, you can join us on Facebook live at 7:00 PM Eastern to help us celebrate.Just click here and it will take you to our Facebook page.  We hope you are able to join us.

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The Power of Possible with Fedcap Agencies

The Power of Possible with Fedcap Agencies

“We can’t just serve the problem, let us solve for the problem.” – Christine McMahon, President and CEO,The Fedcap Group

Last week, Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services joined all of the 23 Fedcap agencies at the Fedcap Group’s Annual Corporate Week at Civic Hall. We all connected, collaborated, listened to, and learned from each other and our leadership. Christine McMahon, President and CEO, The Fedcap Group, reminded us why we do what do – to ensure the economic well-being for all.At Corporate Week, as we do every day, Dixon Center leveraged the opportunity to include and integrate veterans into the programs and services across the organization. We brought our partner, VetsinTech, to Civic Hall and discussed educational and workforce development opportunities in technology for veterans.

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The Power of Possible with Fedcap Group Partners

The Power of Possible with Fedcap Group Partners

“Dixon Center is family”-Jennifer Grubb, US Army veteran

On the evening of 27 November, staff and supporters of Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services joined with our partner organizations in the Fedcap Group’s “Harnessing the Power of Possible” gala in New York City. We built public awareness, promoted our work, and encouraged community involvement for The Fedcap Group. The highlight of the evening was a moving and inspiring presentation by US Army veteran, Jennifer Grubb.  Dixon Center joined Jennifer on her journey from active military service to a successful transition where she is now thriving with her family in her community. Throughout the rest of the week, Dixon Center will be collaborating with all the companies of the Fedcap Group during our annual corporate week.

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Service Before Self Podcast Ep. 22

Service Before Self Podcast Ep. 22

“At Psych/Armor, we want to reduce isolation and increase belonging in our veteran community.”– Tina Atherall, CEO of Psych/Armor

Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services is pleased that we have been working with Psych/Armor, and specifically the Psych/Armor CEO, Tina Atherall.For several months, we have been providing influence, ideas, and actions while partnering with Psych/Armor so other organizations can take advantage of their services.To this end, in Episode 22 of our Service Before Self Podcast, Colonel (Ret.) Sam Whitehurst interviews Tina Atherall.  Tina explains how she has taken her passion for serving the military and veteran community and created an incredible team at Psych/Armor. She shares how they are transforming the way our country engages with the military and veteran community through the power of education and training – including online courses, curricula, podcasts, webinars, live speaking engagements, social media and so much more.Listen to Episode 22 of the Service Before Self Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.

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End of Year Giving 2023

End of Year Giving 2023

“Donate Today! Your donation makes a difference in the lives of veterans and military families.” – Colonel Duncan Milne, USMC (ret.) President, Dixon Cener for Military and Veterans Services

As you consider your end of year giving, please include Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services.  With the end of 2023 fast approaching, we at Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services would like to share some tips to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our veterans and military families with your year-end giving.

  • Donate stock instead of cash to Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services as a tax-smart act. When you donate stock or other appreciated securities you have owned for longer than a year, you can be exempt from paying capital gains tax. Plus, you may be able to receive a tax deduction for the full fair market value of the donation up to the full amount allowed by the IRS.
  • Open a Donor Advised Fund and receive an immediate tax deduction and have the flexibility to give back to nonprofits when the time is right for you. Your fund can also grow tax-free through wise investing, allowing you to give more as your fund grows. Donor Advised Funds are easy to create, tax-deductible and have minimal start-up costs.
  • Make a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your IRA directly to Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services tax-free.
  • Make an Honorary or Tribute gift – recognize someone extraordinary in your life, through a tribute gift to Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services.
  • Join others on Giving Tuesday and donate through one of our social media sites to make an impact on our veterans and military families. Visit us at:

                Facebook | PayPal | LinkedIn | Instagram or www.dixoncenter.org

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