BWF PinPoints: Transparency in Analytics
For anyone who stays current with industry news, the principle of transparency has received a lot of attention lately. From Ray Dalio’s philosophy of “radical transparency”, which he discusses in his book, Principles, to Stanford University’s recent research...
Principal Gifts: Why Malcolm Gladwell is Only Half Right
Over the past few years, the rising influence of high-net worth philanthropy has led to considerable debate. In the decade since the 2009 recession, giving has grown at unprecedented levels. During this time period, charities with business models aligned with high...
BWF Client Advisory: Year-End Goal-Setting Done Right
Fiscal year-end is right around the corner for many of us. This is often a busy time, and year-end planning & goal-setting for the coming year is on everyone’s to-do lists. Regardless of whether the goal you’re setting is financial or based on activities, or whether it applies to your whole organization or only a small team, here are some practical techniques that can help make your goal-setting more proactive, efficient, and accurate.
The Popped Kernel: Grateful Patient Dynamic Scoring
Healthcare fundraising presents unique challenges, particularly relating to the prospect pipeline. Unlike educational institutions with naturally engaged alumni populations, most healthcare organizations and foundations have only a kernel of highly engaged and...