We’re seeing the adoption of AI accelerate across the sector, offering relief for these challenges through efficiency and scale. Yet while AI can strengthen operations, it cannot replace human judgment. Successful implementation hinges on a single concept: the human-plus-AI model. In this blog we explore this model and the adoption of AI while maintaining the heart of the personal fundraising touch.

Selecting a new donor management system is one of the most important technology decisions your organization will make. The right eCRM can strengthen donor relationships, streamline operations, improve data quality, and provide the insights needed to drive long-term fundraising success.

Your current CRM might not be sexy. It might feel clunky. But there’s a decent chance it’s more capable than you think. Before you chase the next big thing, you might be surprised at how much power you’ve been sitting on this whole time. This blog takes you through what we’ve learned after years of helping nonprofits dig out of CRM chaos.

Ready to start using AI for fundraising? This guide explores common AI fundraising use cases and strategies to make the most of your innovative solutions.

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.

In fundraising, bespoke AI models built exclusively on an organization’s own data, donors, and strategic priorities will consistently outperform collective, generalized AI models. In this article, BWF helps show how the competitive advantage in fundraising will come not from shared, generalized AI tools, but from organization-specific, purpose-built intelligence.

In this article, we will focus on the standards set by Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the questions you should be asking as part of your overall Responsible AI strategy. With a focus on FERPA and HIPAA compliance frameworks, we delve into the considerations that institutions must prioritize when deploying AI-powered tools. 

The fundraising sector is built on processes optimized for a world that no longer exists. Our systems, staffing models, and “best practices” were designed for an era of slow-moving information, predictable donor behavior, one-way institutional communication, and institutions as the primary source of expertise. AI has not disrupted those systems; it has simply revealed how outdated many already were. This article examines what that means as organizations grapple with resourcing, complexity, and what it truly means to work at the top of license, doing the work aligned with one’s training and expertise.

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.