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
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 Communications
Unlock the power of effective communication in your fundraising campaigns with BWF’s expert campaign communications services.
Donor Relations and Donor Experience
Elevate your donor journey with BWF’s strategic yet heartfelt approach to donor relations and the donor experience, which is designed to deepen the donor’s connection to your mission.
Campaign Planning and Management
A comprehensive guide to BWF’s campaign planning and management services, offering strategic, data-driven solutions for successful fundraising campaigns.
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.
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
What Three Years of Generative AI Reveal About Fundraising’s Future
The fundraising sector is built on processes optimized for a world that no longer exists. Our systems, staffing models, and “best practices” were designed for an era of slow-moving information, predictable donor behavior, one-way institutional communication, and institutions as the primary source of expertise. AI has not disrupted those systems; it has simply revealed how outdated many already were. This article examines what that means as organizations grapple with resourcing, complexity, and what it truly means to work at the top of license, doing the work aligned with one’s training and expertise.
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Grateful Patient Programs: A Strategic Fundraising Guide
Transform your hospital’s fundraising with dynamic grateful patient programs. This guide offers impactful tips to elevate your efforts and boost generosity.
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Not Your Average Year End: How Upcoming Tax Code Changes Shift Fundraising Strategies in 2025 and Beyond
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshaped more than just the tax code. It included numerous federal funding cuts to programs that will be rolled out and phased in over the coming years. This creates a need to review your case for support and the language you use to ensure it accurately reflects coming changes to your organization’s funding model and sector. Nonprofits have always relied on a mix of public support and private philanthropy to deliver on their missions. As this mix evolves, it means your needs and how you discuss them will too.
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