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.
Three Ideas to Grow Your Shrinking Donor Base
Today’s donors are savvier than ever, which can make long-term donor retention feel challenging. Use these three strategies to help your organization be well situated to expand and retain donors at all levels.
Six High-Impact Data Integrity Tools for Salesforce Organizations
For fundraising organizations that rely on impactful and streamlined communication with constituents, dirty or duplicate data can quickly and negatively impact fundraising results.
BWF & Stony Brook University
In early 2020, Stony Brook University was preparing to launch their second annual giving day. Following a successful first year, the pressure was on to increase the results of the giving day in a meaningful way. The SBU team knew this meant experimenting with new tactics.
Returning to a Sense of Place
A podcast miniseries sponsored by BWF. The Development Debrief is hosted by Kathryn Van Sickle.
2021 BWF Healthcare Survey Results Released
Read the results of the 2021 Healthcare Survey, What the Affluent Think About Giving to Healthcare, designed to keep you informed of the trends and attitudes regarding healthcare giving.
BWF Shares Giving USA 2021 Highlights
As one of the most comprehensive and widely referenced data reports, the Giving USA annual report is often met with equal amounts of immense anticipation and excitement for those in the philanthropic industry. BWF is excited to share the key findings from this year’s Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy.
Discovery Calls, The First Hurdle
Many new major gift officers, including experienced MGOs in new positions, often struggle to connect with their new prospects. Most MGOs aim to meet metrics that set minimums for visits and other actions. Striving to hit those marks can become a high hurdle to clear when an MGO isn’t set up for success or doesn’t have the right tools to get started. Below are some techniques and strategies that can make it easier to clear the discovery call hurdle.
5 Ways to Make the Case for the Advancement Operations in Fundraising
How do you make the case for non-frontline roles? Leaders are more likely to interact and prioritize the frontline officers, but a balance must be met to maximize ROI. Here are five ways to make the case for organizational support staff.
Mid-Level Giving: Retain, Engage, and Build Your Pipeline
How do you maintain increased fundraising while also sustaining new engagement levels? By implementing a mid-level giving program, you don’t have to pick one.
