Thought Leadership

BWF is a recognized and respected thought leader in the philanthropic sector. We are constantly assessing the fundraising landscape and providing timely guidance and insights.

BWF is a recognized and respected thought leader in the philanthropic sector. We are constantly assessing the fundraising landscape and providing timely guidance and insights.

AI Fundraising Use Cases: Ways to Propel Your Giving Efforts

Ready to start using AI for fundraising? This guide explores common AI fundraising use cases and strategies to make the most of your innovative solutions.

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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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Healthcare Fundraising: The 2025 Playbook for Enhanced Care

Healthcare fundraising is essential to continue delivering a high level of care and resources to your patients and community members. In this guide, we’ll cover strategies to improve your healthcare fundraising approach, better connect with donors, and serve your community more effectively.

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Elevating Donor Walls: Using Recognition to Actively Engage Donors

Looking to refresh your approach to donor recognition? Donor relations experts from BWF and Presentation Design Group created a list of top tips for using recognition as an engagement tool. We hope these inspire you to think differently about recognition.

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How to Harness the Power of AI Fundraising: A Complete Guide

AI technology is changing the way organizations fundraise. Learn more about AI fundraising and how it can support your prospecting and modeling efforts.

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Navigating Uncertainty: Leading in an Evolving Nonprofit Landscape

The week has been marked by flurries of questions as people—from nonprofit leaders to administration officials—sought clarity around the impact of this order on their funding and most importantly, their ability to serve their communities. What should leaders do to help their organizations navigate this rapidly evolving nonprofit landscape?

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2025 Resolutions for Annual Giving and Donor Engagement

As we dive into 2025, it’s clear that the nonprofit world is changing faster than ever. The ways we connected with donors a decade ago—or even a few years back—are being reshaped by new trends, shifting demographics, and cutting-edge technology. This article focuses on five resolutions to keep donor relationships strong and meaningful this year.

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How a Retreat Can Transform the Way Your Board Operates

A well-planned retreat can offer the reset your board needs. By stepping away from routine tasks, board members can reconnect with their purpose, realign their goals, and find new energy for their work. This article explains why a retreat can make such a difference and examines the common hurdles that boards often encounter.

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The Annual Fund: Expert Guide to Inspiring More Support

Building up your annual fund is critical to your ability to achieve your mission. Explore everything you need to know about annual funds in this guide.

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Healthcare Survey Deep Dive Part 2: Influences on Philanthropic Decision-Making

Part 2 in this series will delve deeper into how these patterns not only shed light on what motivates donors but also highlight the various influences that can impact their decision making process.

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