T.A. Dickel Group, LLC
Thoughtful consulting for the organizations that shape communities.
Strategic planning, leadership development, and capital campaign advising - delivered directly by Dr. Tad Dickel.
Where would you like to begin?
A different kind of consulting firm
Senior counsel, plainly given, at the moments that matter most.
For more than two decades, Dr. Tad Dickel has helped leaders make big decisions - launching capital campaigns, sharpening strategy, and steadying teams through seasons of change. Every engagement is led directly by Tad.
- Twenty-plus years leading and advising mission-driven organizations.
- Ph.D. in Educational Leadership; author of four books.
- Trusted by businesses, universities, schools, churches, and government agencies.
What we do
A steady hand across five practice areas.
The core work is the same everywhere we serve. What changes is the language, the cadence, and the people at the table.
Leadership Development
Coaching and cohort work that grows the people who carry your mission.
Strategic Planning
Clear direction, honest priorities, and a plan your team will actually use.
Capital Campaign Advising
From feasibility to public phase - campaigns of $1M to $15M+.
Fundraising & Development
Sharper workflows, better technology, and stronger donor relationships.
Strategic AI Adoption
Thoughtful, practical use of AI that respects your mission and your people.
Stewardship & Legacy Giving
Building cultures of generosity that outlast any single campaign.
Who we serve
A wide variety of mission-driven clients.
T.A. Dickel Group focuses on serving local and regional organizations - with occasional national and international engagements.
Businesses
Owner-led companies, executive teams, and family businesses.
Nonprofits
Foundations, service organizations, and community groups.
Universities & Schools
Independent schools, colleges, and university programs.
Government Entities
Municipalities and public agencies pursuing strategic clarity.
Churches & Congregations
Parishes, congregations, and faith-based ministries.
Boards & Leadership
Boards of directors, senior teams, and volunteer leaders.
Across the Tri-State and beyond
Rooted in Evansville. At home across the region.
We focus on the region surrounding Evansville, Indiana, and travel regularly to serve clients throughout the Tri-State and Midwest. We work comfortably in person and remotely.
- Evansville
- Indianapolis
- Nashville
- Louisville
- St. Louis
- Madisonville
- Owensboro
- Jasper
What to expect
A thoughtful path from first call to lasting impact.
01
Discovery Conversation
A no-pressure call to understand your organization, your questions, and the moment you're in.
02
A Clear Proposal
A written plan that names the work, the outcomes, and the investment - with no surprises.
03
Direct Engagement
The work begins, led personally by Dr. Tad Dickel and grounded in your context.
Now streaming
Tad Dickel's Leadership & Strategy Podcast
Authentic conversations with leaders about their approach to leadership and the strategies behind their organization's success.
Listen nowNot sure where to begin? A conversation is the best place to start.
Every engagement begins with a no-pressure discovery session. We'll listen, ask a few good questions, and help you see what the next right step looks like.
Book a discovery session