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
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 Communications
Unlock the power of effective communication in your fundraising campaigns with BWF’s expert campaign communications services.
Systems Selection and Implementation
Expert guidance on nonprofit systems selection and implementation to optimize operations and drive mission success.
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.
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.
Campaign Planning and Management
A comprehensive guide to BWF’s campaign planning and management services, offering strategic, data-driven solutions for successful fundraising campaigns.
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
Stop Sending Emails into the Void: Why Timing and Context Matters When It Comes to New Donor Discovery
For many fundraising teams, donor discovery looks something like this: Identify someone with wealth and a connection to your organization, send a few emails asking for a meeting, and hope for a response. In this article, BWF’s Jodie Miner and Alex Oftelie focus on why your results often end in silence and how you can further explore the third dimension of donor discovery: readiness.
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Connecting the Dots: How Relationship Mapping Drives Major Gifts
Why consider relationship mapping? Organizations need to continue to find new individuals who are passionate about their mission. What better way to do this than by engaging those who are currently connected to help expand the base. In this article, BWF’s Chris Clark and Sarah Price discuss what, how, and when to conduct relationship mapping to help your organization.
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The Definitive Campaign Communications Checklist for Success
Support your next launch with this definitive campaign communications checklist. From defining goals to building momentum, learn essential steps for success.
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