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The Robots Have Questions About Your Data
In this webinar, BWF Zuri's Terry Callaghan and Reed Tyler will explore why organizational context matters when putting AI to work in advancement. Attendees will learn how to identify and provide the institutional knowledge, definitions, policies, and strategic context AI needs to produce more useful and reliable results.
Past Webinars
Sustaining Momentum: Donor Relations and the Post-Campaign Period
Join BWF Zuri, Twin Point Insights, and Mass General Brigham for a webinar that examines how organizations engage donors during campaigns, navigate evolving expectations around recognition and naming, and manage the transition into the post-campaign period.
From Inspired to Implemented: Making New Ideas Stick in Prospect Development
Join BWF Zuri's Catherine Flaatten and Christina Pulawski to explore a practical framework for evaluating, introducing, and sustaining new approaches in prospect development.
Slate’s Newest Enhancements—Built for Advancement Results
Join our Slate experts for a focused follow-up webinar recapping the latest features and enhancements, with a clear emphasis on how Advancement teams can apply them strategically.
From Principal to Transformational: Building a Repeatable Strategy for the Gifts That Change Institutions
In this webinar, BWF Zuri's Michelle Green and Jeff Hilperts will explore what distinguishes transformational gift opportunities and the organizational conditions that make them possible.
Giving USA 2026: Donor Trends, Economic Signals, and Fundraising Implications
Join Josh Birkholz, Senior Fellow, Philanthropy Innovation and Giving USA Foundation Board Member, and Kate Nimety, EVP, Strategy, for a conversation that goes beyond the numbers and into the deeper shifts shaping charitable giving today.
Advancement in Transition: Lessons from Health System Mergers and Database Consolidation
Join BWF Zuri's Jason Boley for a session that brings together leaders from Intermountain Foundation and MaineHealth to share practical lessons from navigating these transitions.
Donor Experience: The Key to Your Pipeline
Join BWF’s Angela Altamore and James Barnard as they explore how to take a more intentional approach to donor experience, one that strengthens retention and creates a clearer path for long-term growth.
Dive Deep with BWF: Leveraging Planned Giving Capabilities for Slate Gift Planning
This session will demonstrate how to enhance donor engagement, streamline your workflows, and confidently manage complex planned gifts within Slate’s native tools. Through real case studies, BWF will share expert tips for configuring your Slate instance to support unique gift planning needs and drive greater impact across your Advancement program.
The Surprising Impact of Life Income Gifts
In this webinar, BWF and TIAA Kaspick will share findings from a first-of-its-kind study analyzing more than 20 years of donor data across three institutions. The results reveal a compelling and encouraging connection between life income gifts and increased outright giving.
From Overwhelmed to Optimized: CRM Best Practices for Under-Resourced Ministries
In this webinar, BWF and Generis will share clear and actionable best practices specifically for under-resourced ministries. You will learn how to leverage the system you already have to create repeatable routines, simplify workflows, and build trust in your reporting without adding headcount.
Making the Case for Large Investments in Philanthropy
Join BWF’s Mark Marshall for a forward-looking discussion on what it truly means to invest in philanthropy. This includes strengthening campaign performance, expanding major gift capacity, growing donor participation, and building the infrastructure required for sustained success. Rather than focusing on the cost to raise a dollar, we will explore a more meaningful metric, return on investment, and how institutions can quantify and defend philanthropic investment to boards and executive leadership.
Planning Your Audience-First Appeal Calendar
In this webinar, BWF’s annual giving and digital marketing experts will pull back the curtain on how they approach campaign planning from the very beginning. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the strategies and frameworks they use to design campaigns that are intentional, scalable, and grounded in real audience needs rather than assumptions.
2025 Year in Review & 2026 Trends
BWF CEO Josh Birkholz will share his observations, make predictions, and discuss the trends and influences shaping our industry.
What the Affluent Think About Healthcare Giving: Key Insights from the 2025 BWF Healthcare Survey
Join BWF’s Kara Wagner, Associate Vice President, and Jan Weinberg Wood, Senior Managing Vice President, for an exclusive look at the results of the 2025 BWF Healthcare Survey, moderated by Mark Marshall, Chief Strategy Officer and Co-Owner.
Redefining the Annual Giving Playbook
In this webinar, BWF's Anshuman Chandra and Zach Corbin will walk through the biggest shifts we’re seeing in 2025 and show what a modern playbook should look like heading into year-end and beyond.
Becoming a Fundraising Leader: From Performance to Purpose
Join BWF’s Josh Birkholz for this insightful and actionable webinar designed to help you chart your path to leadership in the evolving world of philanthropy.
Elevate Your Slate for Advancement Expertise
Work with our Slate experts in a specialized database provisioned with tips and tricks which will be available to participants during the training and beyond! This virtual training series is crafted to energize your professional capabilities. Space is limited, reserve your seat now!
Your Campaign Launched Big. Now What?
Join BWF’s Carole Arwidson, senior director, Strategic Communications, and Meghan Freeman, AVP of Marketing and Communications at Riley Children’s Foundation, for an inside look at how strategic post-launch communications is powering Riley Children’s Hospital’s campaign going forward toward the finish line—and how you can do the same.
Does Work Location Matter? Unpacking the Data Behind Hybrid Fundraising Performance
Join us for an eye-opening webinar as we reveal the first cross-institutional data exploring the connection between work location and fundraising performance. Drawing on metrics from seven academic medical centers and nearly 200 gift officers, this session challenges conventional wisdom and offers practical takeaways for advancement professionals navigating hybrid environments.
Giving USA 2025 Insights
Join BWF’s Mark Marshall and Jodie Miner for an insightful webinar highlighting key findings from the Giving USA Annual Report on Philanthropy 2025. This session will summarize the latest trends and data shaping the philanthropic landscape, offering valuable context and strategic implications for fundraising professionals.
Utilizing Data to Successfully Drive Healthcare Philanthropy in Tumultuous Times
In this two-part webinar series, we’ll explore how data-driven strategies can provide more reliable context, sharper insights, and stronger forecasting. Join BWF and Kindsight to learn how leveraging the right data can empower your organization to make thoughtful, informed decisions and position your team for success in uncertain times.
Creating Omnichannel Fundraising Campaigns: Opportunities and Challenges
In this webinar we will discuss the advantages of creating a truly omnichannel fundraising strategy and explore the common challenges of executing your plans.
Dive Deeper: Slate User Adoption, Strategies from the Field
This compelling webinar will include a panel discussion with Slate for Advancement users from the field to reveal proven, real-world strategies to drive user adoption, retention, and engagement.
Breaking New Ground with Dynamic Donor Walls
Join BWF and PDG for an insightful webinar on breaking new ground with dynamic donor walls. We will explore innovative techniques and state-of-the-art displays designed to celebrate donor generosity in unique and impactful ways. Learn from industry experts about the latest trends in donor recognition, discover creative strategies to honor your supporters, and hear about real-world examples of pioneering donor walls that go beyond traditional methods.
Momentum Matters: Strategies for Maintaining Comprehensive Campaign Success
Join us for an insightful webinar focused on maintaining campaign momentum with a comprehensive, long-term approach. BWF’s Mark Marshall and Andy Canada will explore the essential strategies that nonprofit leaders should be thinking about to ensure sustained success throughout their campaign lifecycle.
2024 Year in Review & 2025 Trends
BWF CEO Josh Birkholz will share his observations, make predictions, and discuss the trends and influences shaping our industry.
Is Donor AI Worth It in Driving Your Healthcare Philanthropy Team’s Success?
This webinar will help you understand how you can easily use AI to drive sustained year-over-year growth in the number of donors, the size of the average gift, and the total dollars raised.
In Defense of the Everyday Donor
During this webinar, BWF's Josh Birkholz and James Barnard will examine the challenges and opportunities that face everyday donor programs and make the case for investing in a fundamental source of donor resiliency.
Leveraging AI for Maximizing Your Donor Pipeline
Join BWF and Momentum for an exciting webinar showcasing the new partnership between BWF’s Donor AI and Momentum, a leading AI platform for donor engagement. BWF’s Josh LaBorde, Senior Vice President, Product Innovation, and Momentum’s Co-founder and CRO Griff Bohm present how to revolutionize your fundraising efforts using AI tools!
Your Blueprint to Increase Donor Retention and Pipeline Growth
Join us to reimagine how to deepen your donor experience and think holistically about the relationship between donors and your organization. We’ll highlight ways to inspire donors at every stage to stay engaged and deepen their commitment to your mission.
AI Myths Debunked: How to Grow Innovation in Your Fundraising Program
Join us for an enlightening webinar where we will dismantle common misconceptions surrounding the use of artificial intelligence in fundraising. This session is designed to empower you with a clear understanding of how AI can be a game-changer for your organization, driving efficiency, personalization, and strategic growth.
The Evolution of Women in Philanthropy: Significance, Potential & Impact
Join us for an insightful and empowering webinar hosted by BWF in which we will explore the changing role of women in philanthropy and how to mobilize effective and meaningful strategies to increase their philanthropic support.
From Silos to Synergy: Creating a Unified Strategy for Operations and Fundraising
Join us for a transformative session designed for nonprofit leaders across the organization—from operations to executive management. This webinar delves into the essential role that strategic planning and effective data use play in elevating fundraising and overall organizational success.
Donor AI for All: The Universal Approach
Join us as we answer these questions and demonstrate an exciting new solution that takes the guesswork out of AI. BWF’s data scientists have engineered Predictive AI environments that can be built to scale for your organizational needs.
The 500 Million Dollar Question: Is Your Donor Experience Helping You Build Your Base?
In this webinar, we'll talk about setting up your engagement-first base-level giving program - from the team, tools, and tactics to audience development, marketing, and measuring success.
Giving USA Annual Report on Philanthropy 2024
Join Josh Birkholz, CEO and Co-Owner of BWF and Chair of Giving USA, as he presents on the 2024 Giving USA report. Learn how these stats and details can help your nonprofit strategy and gain insight into unique trends. Recording below.
Protecting Our Institutions: International Due Diligence Survey Results
Join us for this webinar where we’ll present the findings and reflect on current and future industry norms around due diligence in the philanthropy sector.
The Future of Fundraising: Exclusive Sneak Peak at Innovative Dashboard Designs
This webinar is not just a demonstration but a gateway to empowering your nonprofit organization with the tools to navigate the complexities of fundraising in the digital age. Whether you're looking to enhance your current strategies or revolutionize your approach to fundraising, our exclusive sneak peek into the future of dashboard designs is the first step towards unlocking your nonprofit's potential.
Healthcare Campaign Events: A Prescription for Campaign Success or in Need of a Remedy?
Whether you are considering launching a campaign, in the planning phases, or ready for the public kickoff, you are likely considering if events hold the importance that they once did in overall campaign success. In a post-pandemic world, are organizations utilizing events as much as before? You’ll hear the answers to all these questions—and more—at this engaging webinar designed for healthcare fundraising leaders, development staff, and event professionals alike.
Strategic Planning Success Blueprint for Nonprofits
This session is designed to empower nonprofit leaders, managers, and visionaries, offering insightful strategies and practical tips to revolutionize your approach to planning.
Introducing the New Gift Officer Portfolio Management Portal for Slate
Join us for an engaging session with our expert speakers at BWF. They will guide you through the practical applications of the Slate for Advancement Gift Officer Portfolio Management portal, developed in collaboration with Technolutions, a BWF partner. This portal isn’t just a tool; it’s a strategic asset, tailored to enhance the capabilities of your advancement team.
2023 Year in Review and Insights for 2024
Join BWF’s CEO and Chair of the Giving USA Foundation Josh Birkholz for a webinar on January 9th! Josh will recap 2023 learnings and provide insights for adapting fundraising approaches in 2024.
Unlock the Hidden Potential of Your Data: A No-Nonsense Guide to Business Intelligence
BWF’s Reed Tyler and Kaitlin Dunn Mickelson will cut through the jargon to explain what Business Intelligence (BI) is and why it's essential for your organization's success. Discover how to assess your current capabilities and identify areas for improvement, all in a language that's easy to understand.
The Current State of Healthcare Donors: New Research
Join us as we share the results of our latest survey, which asked donors about the impact of the pandemic on their giving, their giving priorities, their future event attendance, as well as other factors that impact their contributions to healthcare.
Achieving Sustainable Success with Systems and Operations
How do you scale and grow responsibly to continue to meet growing fundraising goals year after year? Join us as we discuss leveraging modern systems and automating routine processes to maximize your resources and in turn your impact!
Alumni Participation Beyond US News Rankings
Join BWF’s Mark Marshall, James Barnard, and Michelle Green to learn how industry leaders are reassessing their alumni engagement strategies following US News’ decision to remove alumni giving metrics from consideration for their 2024 college rankings and putting the focus where it belongs.
Education Session: Giving USA Report + Workshop
On June 20, Josh Birkholz, BWF's CEO and Chair of Giving USA, will present on the 2023 Giving USA report. Learn how these stats and details can inform your nonprofit strategy and help you gain insight into unique trends. As a bonus, there will be an in-person workshop after the report presentation.
AI in Fundraising: A Look Back, at Today, and Into the Future
Join BWF's CEO Josh Birkholz and Senior Vice President of Decision Science Alex Oftelie for this webinar to which will cover a comprehensive “catch up” for those new to this area and provide a sense of what might lie ahead.
Building Bridges to Better Healthcare: Engaging Philanthropic Donors in the Mission of Academic Medical Centers
This webinar, hosted by BWF’s Kara Wagner and Elizabeth Dollhopf-Brown, will provide insights and tools on how to overcome these challenges when cultivating philanthropic donors and help you harness the power and innovation of an academic medical center.
Making Data Inclusivity CLICK
In an unparalleled time of global change and awareness, many nonprofit organizations are searching for innovative and demonstrable ways to lead and create positive change through the discipline of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Are You Ready to Launch? The Campaign Communications Countdown.
Join the BWF Strategic Communications team as they take you from T-Minus Two Years all the way to Main Engine Ignition and every step in between.
Building a Digital-First Annual Giving Program
Join us to explore ideas that you can put into action in your own annual giving programs.
2022 Year in Review and Insights for 2023
Join BWF’s CEO and Chair of the Giving USA Foundation Josh Birkholz for a webinar on January 19th! Josh will recap 2022 learnings and share predictions for what to expect in fundraising in 2023.
Designing an Economy-Proof Fundraising Program
How can you best prepare to overcome a recession? Does your program have the necessary resiliency? Join BWF team members and client partners for an in-depth discussion that will address contingency planning, tackling challenges, managing opportunities, and the necessity of flexibility.
Yours, Mine and Ours: Shared Technology Management in Advancement
An open discussion on collaboration between business owners and technology managers.
When Things Go Wrong: Communicating with Donors in Times of Crises
This webinar will guide you through the crisis communication process and the steps you should take to ensure that your most valued supporters are not left out in the cold.
The New Data Frontier
It’s Not About Predicting What People Will Do, but Instead About Predicting How People Feel. This webinar will guide you through engagement science and machine learning – understand how your organization can capture and predict the core drivers of philanthropy: pride, passion, awareness, and engagement.
Giving Days: What Are They Good For? Absolutely...Come Find Out!
With Giving Tuesday quickly approaching, it is important to question our investment in “tried and true” strategies and evaluate their impact on our overall success. Join the BWF Annual Giving and Digital Marketing team as we discuss how to identify the unique value proposition that a giving day can bring to your base-level giving program.
Set Yourself Up for Success with Business Intelligence
This webinar will offer strategies to advocate for BI effectively while managing expectations, what tools may be the best for your situation, and what to expect when implementing BI processes at your organization.
2022 Giving USA Report
Join AFP Minnesota as Joshua Birkholz, CEO of BWF, presents the 2022 Giving USA Report.
Planning Strategically for Your Next Campaign
Campaign planning has surged in recent months among nonprofit organizations as the pandemic wanes and organizations consider how best to meet the growing resource demands to fulfill their mission.
The Power of Perception: Great Campaigns Start with Great Ideas
Join BWF’s SVP for Strategic Communications Jay Wilson and the University at Buffalo’s Vice President for University Advancement Rod Grabowski as they discuss how communications drives successful campaigns.
Innovation and Impact Podcast Series Recap
Join Kathryn Van Sickle, host of the Development Debrief podcast, and BWF’s James Barnard as they recap the spring Innovation and Impact series. Together they will discuss series highlights, emerging themes from the episodes, innovations that have changed the industry, and the impact of fundraising in the modern era. Our hope is that you leave […]
How to Make Your Annual Giving Program a Pipeline Powerhouse
Join us for a webinar to discuss creating an annual giving strategy with objectives and metrics, developing lead generation and scoring models, creating donor journeys and prospect warming campaigns, and designing the infrastructure to make it all work.
2021 Year in Review and 2022 Predictions
Join BWF's CEO Josh Birkholz, as he recaps 2021 learnings and shares predictions for what to expect in fundraising in 2022.
Next Gen Annual Giving Series
The focus of this “Next Gen Annual Giving” webinar series will be placed on modernizing annual giving to reverse the trend in donor decline many nonprofits have faced over the past decade.
Your supporters are more than just actions: developing 360° constituent perspectives to drive untapped donor growth
Organizations that adopt the model “who you are and what you do must represent how you feel” often fail to see the unmet potential or to identify areas of opportunity.
Business Intelligence Through the Lens of Leadership
Are you looking to use data to inform significant decisions in areas such as staffing alignment, achieving fundraising goals, or productivity analysis? Decision makers must fully understand the capabilities of business intelligence. This webinar will offer case studies and approaches to align your organization’s data with the decisions you need to make.
Due Diligence Survey Results
Join BWF and Pyro Talks to review the results of the Due Diligence Survey and gain insights into how you can incorporate these findings in your own organization.
Student Stories Case Study
UC San Diego, an early adopter of {{firstname}}’s Student Engagement Team (SET) program more than doubled the donors and dollars raised through the recently retired phone program… and at a fraction of the cost.
The Current State of Healthcare Donors: New Research on the Impact of COVID and Other Trends
Join us as we share the results of our latest survey, which asked donors about the impact of the pandemic on their giving, their giving priorities, their future event attendance, as well as other factors that impact their contributions to healthcare.
Understanding Business Intelligence
When your check engine light comes on, the dashboard shows you exactly what the problem is, how much it will cost to fix, and the locations of the most reliable auto shops in your area. Business intelligence makes that more sophisticated approach a reality for your fundraising operation.
Defining Organizational ROI While Facing Budget Constraints
As your organization reevaluates its budget for the post-pandemic future, how can you prepare for conversations regarding return on investment for operations staff and frontline fundraisers?
Planning for Philanthropic Success in the New World of Disruption
This webinar discusses making the case for your institutional budget, clarifying priorities for the short and long term, and creating the right level of institutional engagement to impact your mission.
Strategic Donor Engagement in the Short Term for Long-Term Success
Stewardship, retention, and engagement now need to involve two-way communication. What are we hearing from our donors? How do we respond? And how do we stay on message?
Managing Your Prospect Pipeline—Strategies During Times of Disruption
This webinar shares practical techniques for effective remote communication between staff members, with or without a dedicated prospect development team.
Managing Your Talent in Times of Economic and Societal Disruption
How do you sustain motivation and collaboration in a distributed workforce? In some ways, this is not new. Join us to figure out how to navigate this shift, when to do it, and what really works.
Creating Special Event Solutions in Challenging Times
This webinar will help you find creative and practical techniques for hosting your special event virtually as well as other digital solutions that can be adopted instead of hosting a virtual fundraising event.
Understanding Your Engagement Index—Priming Your Organization for Current and Future State
In this webinar, Alex Oftelie outlines methods and the impact of understanding your constituents engagement today while empowering insight and agility in philanthropic and outreach activity in the coming weeks and months.
Reviewing Philanthropic Priorities in Alignment with the Current Marketplace
This webinar offers tips for reviewing and repositioning the case for support to your organization’s valued stakeholders.
Sustaining Optimal Board Leadership in Times of Crisis
In this webinar, you’ll hear from seasoned experts about how to ensure your boards stay engaged on your institution’s behalf, with courage, calm, confidence, and commitment to your cause.
The Remote Development Office–Maintaining the Mission
This webinar will discuss the challenges you may be facing as a leader of a remote team as well as how you can ensure your own success at maintaining the mission of your nonprofit organization.
Positioning Information Strategy Teams During Mandatory Remote Work
A strategic evaluation of current projects and a thoughtful shifting of priorities for your operational teams will position them to better face the new philanthropic environment.
Remote Donor Engagement During Physical Distancing
Not having face-to-face events doesn’t mean you can’t have important interactions. Join us for some active tips to keep engaged virtually.
Donor Messaging in Times of Uncertainty
During times of uncertainty, it’s vital to demonstrate that you care about your stakeholders and remind them they are valued members of your larger community.
