News and Resources
Creating Special Event Solutions in Challenging Times
Non-profit organizations across the nation are being impacted by the cancellation or postponement of their fundraising events during this spring events season. This webinar will help you find creative and practical techniques for hosting your special event virtually....
Those Most in Need: NGO Fundraising during a Global Pandemic
NGOs (non-governmental organizations) come in all shapes, sizes, and mission focus areas. In many instances, they play the role of global matchmaker – identifying areas where there is a need and matching donor passions to support these specific needs. Some NGOs are...
Understanding Your Engagement Index-Priming Your Organization for Current and Future State
Many leaders are uncertain how to connect with their constituents during this time of uncertainty; solicit, steward, offer respectful distance. We feel the current environment provides all non-profits with a focused opportunity to understand the current state of...
Reviewing Philanthropic Priorities in Alignment with Current Marketplace
As your organization navigates these unprecedented economic changes, it is important to review how this changing environment gives most organizations an opportunity to make a heightened case for private support, across all giving levels. This webinar offers tips for...
BWF Client Advisory: Serving Our Communities—Healthcare Fundraising in a Time of Crisis
Our healthcare institutions are prioritizing all available resources to address immediate patient needs, expand research and clinical trial efforts for testing and treatment, and maintain a healthy workforce ready to serve our communities. While these efforts were not...
Sustaining Optimal Board Leadership in Times of Crisis
During periods of crisis and uncertainty, communicating the right messages to boards and other volunteer groups is critical to an organization’s continued success. In this session, you'll hear from seasoned experts about how to ensure your boards stay engaged on your...
The Remote Development Office – Maintaining the Mission Webinar
While some nonprofits are unable to pursue their missions fully at this moment, many are directly addressing what they can do to save, improve, and enrich lives. Success in working remotely requires a different mindset than working from a traditional office. Remote...
Positioning Information Strategy Teams during Mandatory Remote Work
The current environment requires a remote, agile, and strategic fundraising workforce more than ever before and your information strategy teams play an important role. Through a strategic evaluation of current projects and a thoughtful shifting of priorities your...
Remote Donor Engagement During Physical Distancing
When inviting constituents (prospects and donors alike) to engage during a time full of change and distractions, there are a few important points to consider. How to best catch their attention, what is the message you want to convey, and making sure you are sensitive...
Donor Messaging in Times of Uncertainty
Reaching out to your valued constituents, including donors, friends, volunteers, alumni, patients, patrons, and volunteers, as well as to your board and staff teams is more important now than ever. During times of uncertainty, it's vital to demonstrate that you care,...
BWF Client Advisory: Strategies for Maximizing Productivity in a Remote Environment
BWF offers timely and effective strategies for maximizing your productivity when working remotely.
Whitepaper: Tips for Remote Relational Fundraising
These are unusual and unexpected circumstances with the global spread and concern about COVID-19. For those in the development and advancement field, it brings up questions of how to best do our work. We believe some of the most important development work can and should continue to take place, even if it is best to be remote.
COVID-19 Update From Josh Birkholz
COVID-19 update for fundraising professionals
Whitepaper: The Essential Role of the Trusteeship Committee
The Trusteeship Committee’s responsibilities are among the most important work conducted by a board. When properly organized and empowered, the Trusteeship Committee should be responsible for recruiting exceptional members to the board who bring professional...
BWF Announces New Name and Logo
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, January 23, 2020—Josh Birkholz, CEO of the global fundraising consultancy Bentz Whaley Flessner; Mark Marshall, President of Philanthropic Counsel; and Katrina Klaproth, COO and President of Philanthropic Services; are proud to announce the official...