Empowering Nonprofits to Deliver on Their Promises
You exist to change the world. We exist to help you make it happen.
Lead the way with the right strategies and systems to transform your organization, drive philanthropic revenue, and realize your impact.
We understand that the nonprofit space is constantly evolving, and in turn, you must also evolve to achieve your goals. We are committed to helping you excel through change and fulfill your mission.
The BWF Difference
We Lead with the Truth.
Everything we do starts with data. We partner with you to understand your current state in order to systematically craft the right roadmap for your success.
We Bring More to the Conversation.
Our capabilities extend far beyond fundraising. We provide comprehensive solutions that ensure all your strategic, technical, and functional needs are met.
We Deliver on Our Promises, Too.
Delivering exceptional outcomes is all we know. We take a structured yet agile approach to ensure you reach and exceed your goals.
Serving Organizations that are Solving the World’s Greatest Challenges
Client Spotlights
Kansas University Endowment Association
Amidst a leadership transition, preparing for an upcoming campaign, and challenging external conditions, Kansas University Endowment Association (KU Endowment) sought to conduct a development assessment and strategic planning process.
Minnesota Zoo Foundation
Minnesota Zoo Foundation sought to embark on a capital campaign to build a new, state-of-the-art animal hospital. The new Wildlife Hospital and Wellness Center will be a centrally located facility that will dramatically increase the amount of high-quality, preventive care available to the over 400 zoological species living at the Minnesota Zoo.
Featured Services
Annual Giving and Digital Marketing
Boost your annual giving and digital marketing efforts with BWF’s strategies, focusing on donor engagement, segmentation, and personalized outreach.
Systems Selection and Implementation
Expert guidance on nonprofit systems selection and implementation to optimize operations and drive mission success.
Strategic Planning and Support
Shape your nonprofit’s future with BWF’s comprehensive strategic planning and support services, designed to encompass your entire organization’s vision and goals.
Strategic Communications and Branding
Enhance your nonprofit’s impact with BWF’s strategic communications and branding services, designed to refine messaging and strengthen your brand presence.
Training and Leadership Development
Empower your team with BWF’s training and leadership development services, designed to enhance skills and drive organizational success.
Risk Management and Due Diligence
Ensure the integrity and sustainability of your nonprofit with our risk management and due diligence services, designed to safeguard your mission and operations.
AI and Data Science
Leverage BWF’s AI and data science expertise to transform your nonprofit’s data into actionable insights that inform decision-making.
Campaign Planning and Management
A comprehensive guide to BWF’s campaign planning and management services, offering strategic, data-driven solutions for successful fundraising campaigns.
Modern Campaign Planning: Insights & Impact
BWF’s newly released book “Modern Campaign Planning: Insights & Impact” provides an expansive look into modern fundraising campaigns—what’s changed, how to maximize success, and how to achieve long-term impact.
Thought Leadership
Mid-Level Donor Strategy: Steps to Engage and Build Trust
A mid-level donor strategy strengthens relationships with existing donors and helps recruit new supporters. Use these tips to build a comprehensive plan.
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Navigating CRM Transitions in Fundraising: Building a Future-Ready Tech Stack
In today’s nonprofit and higher education landscape, the decision to change your CRM system feels a bit like performing open-heart surgery while running a marathon. It’s complex, high-stakes, and you can’t afford to miss a beat. Yet too many organizations approach this transformation by focusing solely on immediate pain points rather than asking the deeper question: “Where do we want our fundraising operation to be in 2030?”
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Optimizing the Planning Stage of a Campaign to Build Early Momentum
A successful campaign requires many factors, but one of the most critical is maintaining positive momentum from start to finish. In this article, we focus on laying the groundwork for building a strong foundation in the campaign planning stage and building momentum with invested staff, organizational leadership, board members, and key donors.
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