Powering Philanthropy to Fulfill Your Mission

 

BWF values the clients we serve in our backyard, across the continent, and around the world. Our global perspective and practical knowledge mean we provide cross-sector strategic and tactical solutions that advance our clients’ fundraising abilities.

 

Nonprofits play an essential role in addressing the world’s most pressing challenges—social, environmental, and humanitarian. At BWF, we recognize the unique value these organizations bring and the obstacles they often face in advancing their missions. That’s why we partner with NGOs across the globe to strengthen their philanthropic strategies, enhance their engagement with supporters, and unlock their full potential to drive lasting change. Our services include:

  • Developing fundraising strategies that provide data-driven solutions for successful fundraising campaigns
  • Producing targeted and impactful communications that build your brand
  • Transforming members into dedicated supporters, ultimately building a sustainable pipeline for major gifts
  • Building donor relations programs that deepen your constituent’s connection to your mission
  • Annual Giving strategies that increase contributions
  • Comprehensive program assessments that outline your organization’s strengths and opportunities
  • Prospect development and research that identifies your potential donor base and areas for expansion

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Client Spotlights

“BWF hit it out of the park. It’s good to know a powerhouse firm like BWF can help smaller organizations.”

Carol Taylor
Co-Chair, Development Committee; Board member
International OCD Foundation
International OCD Foundation

“Our collaboration with BWF meant that we were able to successfully select, implement, and launch a new CRM with ease and confidence.”

Staci Glaser
Director of Development Operations
National FFA Foundation
National FFA Foundation

“BWF helped us adopt and integrate a much more comprehensive strategy in an area that is relatively new to arts organizations—the digital space.”

Dr. Natalie Chang, DMA
Director of Donor Engagement–Individual Giving
Sarasota Orchestra
Sarasota Orchestra

“Our collaboration with BWF meant that we were able to strategically review our ideas and goals for future years. This allowed us to create a fulsome and comprehensive plan that will help guide us through crucial projects and growth. This effort was successful because BWF provided us with guidance, insight, and best practices and also supported us to create, implement, and launch a new strategic plan that will help inform our fundraising, communications, and marketing work for years to come.”

Tracy Brown
Director, Development
Covenant House Vancouver
Covenant House Vancouver

“This effort was successful because BWF listened to our specific needs and catered their training and support to us.”

Stacey Bogan
Prospect Development Manager
Educational Media Foundation
Educational Media Foundation

“Our work with BWF is opening new pathways for prospect development and analytics. Over time, these efforts will pave the way for more targeted investments in all areas vital to realizing our ambitious fundraising goals in service of our critical mission. I am confident that our work with BWF will enable us to extend our global reach by helping us engage donors throughout their journey in more meaningful, transformational ways.”

Kimberly Bernard Karol, CFRE, APR
Deputy Director, Development
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy
Covenant House Vancouver
FFA
United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
Smithsonian Institution
The National Ballet of Canada
United States Marshals Museum
Longwood Gardens
Alley Theatre
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The Basilica Landmark
InterVarsity
Great Barrier Reef Foundation
Ducks Unlimited
Best Friends Animal Society
Animal Humane Society

Let’s Work Together

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BWF is a full-service philanthropic consulting and services firm. BWF serves nonprofits in the areas of campaign management, high-net-worth fundraising, organizational consulting, data science, strategic communications, digital marketing, and technology. Clients include universities, health systems, arts & culture organizations, and NGOs throughout North America, Europe, Australia, Africa, and the Pacific Rim. As a truly comprehensive fundraising consulting firm, BWF has a team of consultants with extensive background and experience in every facet of philanthropy.