Technology & Operations

Systems and services solutions to improve fundraising operations or convert CRMs

Selecting the Right CRM System for Your Nonprofit

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems play a pivotal role for modern nonprofits. They strengthen donor and constituent relationships, enhance data-driven decision-making, and streamline operational processes. This guide will help you navigate the critical considerations for choosing a CRM system that not only meets your current needs but also supports future growth and technological advancements.

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Birds of a Feather–Taking Flight with Natural Partnerships in Data Governance

The power to fully leverage data governance is found in the collective. Building crucial natural partnerships is essential in developing a successful data governance program. However, these key alliances are often overlooked for various reasons—sometimes for the sake of speed or a lack of foresight, while at other times they are entirely omitted due to cultural challenges and heavily cemented institutional silos.

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Moving Donor Due Diligence Further Up the Fundraising Process with AI

Philanthropic organizations are paying closer attention to the background of their donors. Donor due diligence is now a fundamental part of the fundraising lifecycle. Why? Because it’s much easier to prevent a donor scandal than it is to deal with the fallout later. BWF and Xapien are working together to help you reduce risks before they become a threat to your mission.

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Beyond the Buzz: Demystifying AI and Automation in Healthcare Fundraising

iWave and BWF have partnered to provide guidance on embracing AI technologies for healthcare organizations to elevate their fundraising initiatives, ultimately driving greater support for critical medical research and advancements.

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AI Readiness in Nonprofits: Empowering Transformation and Impact

Navigating the journey toward AI readiness is a new endeavor for many nonprofits. At BWF, we’re dedicated to understanding and leveraging AI’s role in enabling nonprofits to fulfill their promises and effect meaningful change. Below are a few options to consider as you start preparing for 2024 and beyond.

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AI for Nonprofits: How to Leverage Machine Learning for Good

The world of AI for nonprofits includes a variety of tools that help organizations work more efficiently toward their missions. Learn more with this guide.

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5 Salesforce Tools to Help You Boost Alumni Engagement

Looking to improve your university’s technology stack and better engage alumni? Read about five Salesforce tools that can help you boost alumni engagement.

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Building a Stronger Donor Pyramid with 5 Effective Fund Management Principles

Constructing and maintaining the donor pyramid takes more than identifying a wide base of support. When we think of the overall advancement enterprise, we must consider the groundwork that underpins the entire operation. That groundwork is effective fund management. Our partners at FundMiner outline five core foundational fund management principles to help you get started.

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Why Digital Wallets Make Sense in Fundraising

While the philanthropy sector has been relatively slow to embrace modern payment methods such as digital wallets, the adoption of Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, etc has become critically important. In this article, we explore why nonprofits should wholeheartedly embrace digital wallets with urgency to offer donors the experience they expect.

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