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.
Year-End Goal-Setting Done Right
Fiscal year-end is right around the corner for many of us. This is often a busy time of year, and planning & and goal- setting for the coming year is on everyone’s to-do lists. Regardless of whether the goal you’re setting is financial or based on activities, or whether it applies to your whole entire organization or only a small team, here are some practical techniques that can help make your goal- setting more proactive, efficient, and accurate.
The Importance of Refreshing Predictive Models
At its core, predictive models represent a snapshot in time. It is critically important that predictive models be monitored, evaluated, and refreshed on a regular basis. Unfortunately, only a small number of top-level fundraising teams operate under this paradigm.
Four Key Points to an Effective Business Intelligence Strategy
The effects of COVID-19 have proven the importance of agility. Having access to informative insights to make time-sensitive, data-driven decisions is the key to ensuring continuity during uncertainty.
The Next Generation of Analytics: The Quantification and Analysis of Donor Engagement
Data and fundraising, once thought anathema to each other, were forever joined as many as 15 years ago when the science of analytics was first applied to the art of fundraising.
Certainties of Fundraising in Uncertain Times
We are far from normal. As much as we work to embrace the uncertainties of these times, let’s stay grounded in the certainties of these times.
The 2020 aasp Survey Summary
BWF partnered with aasp and Lindauer Global on an industry survey to capture career and talent themes within advancement services. With an expanded reach and focus on individual advancement services careers, this survey’s key findings highlight the differing perspectives and areas of opportunity.
9 Best Uses of Year-End Fundraising Budget
As the year comes to a close, many in our industry use this time to assess year-end goals, evaluate performance metrics, and ensure the donor base is being engaged in innovative ways. Here are some tips for allocating your year-end budget to help define your success in 2021.
2020 Fundraising Analytics Survey
Analytics and data science have entered a new chapter in fundraising: widespread adoption, thriving production, and a constant drive to innovate. This full video report discusses 2020’s fundraising analytics survey results highlighting key findings.
Focus on the Fundamentals? 5 Ways to Keep Athletics Fundraising Strong
Amidst the unprecedented impacts of the pandemic, countless programs and organizations are facing uncertainty and challenges. Intercollegiate athletics are no exception as colleges and universities try to determine next steps moving forward. BWF has the game plan to help succeed with athletics fundraising.
