What are comprehensive campaigns, and how are they different from capital campaigns? Explore key differences and pros and cons of these campaign types.

Modern campaigns require momentum, confidence, and consistency. Conversions introduce change, learning curves, and risk. But the risk is worth it. Learn why CRM conversion during a campaign can boost visibility, improve forecasts, and drive better results.

Throughout a campaign, strategic donor relations is about designing an intentional experience that reinforces why a donor’s gift matters and how it connects to the organization’s mission. Learn how early integration boosts retention, trust, and long-term donor value for your organization’s campaign strategy.

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.

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.  

The 2025 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy, produced with the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, offers an up-to-date look at how affluent Americans are giving, volunteering, and thinking about impact. This article digs into the findings and how BWF is rising to meet the challenges and opportunities.

Philanthropy in healthcare is changing—and fast. To help organizations anticipate what’s next, BWF has spent 25 years listening directly to donors. Our biennial Healthcare Survey has become a trusted barometer of how affluent Americans view healthcare philanthropy, and the 2025 edition is our most revealing yet.

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.

It’s a brand-new world in many ways. Today, we quickly go from the novel to the mundane (remember hashtags?) and ubiquitous (think AI, digital wallets). And communicating effectively with donors now requires an updated toolkit and both a different mindset and a new skillset. In this white paper, we’ll examine these trends and identify ways for you to embrace them.