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Client Spotlights
Massachusetts General Hospital
MGH turned to BWF to examine production, highlight unrealized bright spots in the constituent pool, and run “worst case” fundraising impact and growth potential scenarios.
Utica University
Leadership at Utica University wanted to help gift officers better understand their role as brand ambassadors and build their communications skills in fundraising.
Thought Leadership
The End of Alumni Participation in Rankings: Where Do We Go From Here?
After years of debate, US News & World Report finally announced the removal of alumni giving as a factor in national university rankings. This follows advocacy from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and a chorus of annual giving professionals who have long complained that the flawed metric incentivized transactional programs and caused long-term harm to higher education fundraising.
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The Total Cost of Ownership
Whether it is the prompt of a CRM conversion or an annual budget review, it is essential to understand the full costs of technology. Particularly in the buying and implementation of new software, additional fees often feel like they come out of the proverbial woodwork. Understanding the reason for these costs, evaluating your needs, and negotiating with vendors is key.
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Navigating the AI Metropolis: Empowering Nonprofit Fundraising Through Data-Driven Strategies
The power of AI in fundraising is being harnessed further, accelerating the progress of our organizations and the causes we hold dear. Looking ahead and to ensure fundraising’s future is hopeful, good “citizens” are needed to harness the power of AI and use it for good, and quickly. Embracing the potential of our AI neighborhoods and a brighter, more data-driven future for nonprofits is taking shape. This article takes a look at the evolving landscape of AI in fundraising and how best to harness it for your organization.
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