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.
Systems Selection and Implementation
Expert guidance on nonprofit systems selection and implementation to optimize operations and drive mission success.
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.
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
Harnessing the Momentum of Your Public Launch to Propel the Campaign Forward
Fundraising and communicating throughout an entire campaign can be challenging, especially given the length of some campaigns today. Planning at every stage is essential for staying focused, being strategic, and driving results. Here are five ways to seize the moment and build on the momentum to keep your campaign moving forward to the finish line.
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More With What You Have: The “New Math” of Advancement in Higher Ed
University presidents are making tough financial trade-offs and increasingly looking to advancement to do more than just fundraise. They’re expecting advancement to bridge the gap and help solve the institution’s broader financial challenges. Here’s the hard truth: You can’t meet tomorrow’s goals with yesterday’s structure, especially when budget growth and new hires are not realistic options. This article takes you through steps to automate the routine so your staff can level up.
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The Donors We’ve Been Expecting are Here: Now What?
Giving USA, now in its 70th year, continues to be one of the most comprehensive, influential, and informative annual assessments of fundraising in the U.S. The 2025 report lays out the most current themes and trends in giving across all sectors, and many of those are shaped by donors aged 45 and younger. Here’s a look at how this research can and should shape healthcare fundraising in the coming year and beyond.
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