News and Resources
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...
Whitepaper: Don’t Be Satisfied with “Satisfied”
We hear all the time about satisfaction surveys. But do we really want a team that is just satisfied? Employee satisfaction and employee engagement are similar concepts on the surface, and many people use these terms interchangeably. The importance of knowing the...
The Philanthropic Agenda
For any organization considering a major fundraising campaign, developing a strong case for support—“philanthropic agenda”—is critical to the campaign’s success. There is rarely a shortage of good and worthy ideas which, if funded, can advance the mission of an...
Making Sense of Industry Research Results and Using the Insights to Inform or Enhance Your Strategic Communications Efforts
BWF helps make sense of industry research and results to help guide your strategic communications efforts.
Behavioral Interviewing
With the increasingly competitive job market for fundraising talent, it becomes more critical than ever that we make the best hires possible.
BWF Welcomes Three Industry Leaders to its Growing Consulting Roster
BWF is pleased to announce arts philanthropy pioneer, Amy Lampi; healthcare fundraising veteran,
Shawn Vogen; and education development expert Nick Perlick.
Steve Birnbaum joins BWF as Vice President of Sales
Josh Birkholz, CEO of BWF, is pleased to welcome Steve Birnbaum, to its seasoned team of philanthropy professionals. A sales and marketing executive with deep experience in the nonprofit and technology sectors, Birnbaum will coordinate solution selling for BWF’s rapidly growing and innovative suite of services that empower development programs around the globe.
Friends, Foes, or Somewhere in Between? Prospect Development and Training
Raise your hand if you’ve never heard the adage “if it’s not in the system, it didn’t happen.” No hands? That’s what I suspected. That being said, who among us hasn’t also experienced examples of data living outside the system as a result of the tools within a...
Brodie Remington joins BWF Philanthropic Consulting Team
For immediate publication MINNEAPOLIS, October 10, 2019—Josh Birkholz, CEO of the global fundraising consultancy Bentz Whaley Flessner (BWF), and Mark Marshall, President of Philanthropic Counsel, are excited to announce the addition of Brodie Remington as Executive...
Chris Clark and Dennis Prescott to Lead BWF National and International Consulting Teams
Minneapolis, MN, October 8, 2019 - Josh Birkholz, CEO of the global fundraising consultancy Bentz Whaley Flessner (BWF), and Mark Marshall, President of Philanthropic Counsel, are excited to announce the promotion of Chris Clark to Senior Vice President of...
Betsy Rigby joins BWF Philanthropy Consulting Team
For immediate publication MINNEAPOLIS, September 26, 2019—Josh Birkholz, CEO of the global fundraising consultancy Bentz Whaley Flessner (BWF), and Mark Marshall, President of Philanthropic Counsel, are excited to announce the addition of Betsy Rigby as Associate Vice...
BWF Acquires Industry Pioneer in Major Gift Content Marketing, Groundwork Digital
For immediate publication MINNEAPOLIS, MN September 19, 2019. BWF®, global philanthropic consultancy, announces the acquisition of Groundwork Digital, the pioneering innovator of high‐touch digital communications for transformational giving. Groundwork Digital, most...