Thought Leadership
BWF is a recognized and respected thought leader in the philanthropic sector. We are constantly assessing the fundraising landscape and providing timely guidance and insights.
BWF is a recognized and respected thought leader in the philanthropic sector. We are constantly assessing the fundraising landscape and providing timely guidance and insights.
Ready to start using AI for fundraising? This guide explores common AI fundraising use cases and strategies to make the most of your innovative solutions.
Over the past five years, Salesforce has made nearly two dozen acquisitions to expand its capabilities and enrich the AppExchange ecosystem. In parallel, independent software vendors (ISVs) within the Salesforce marketplace have pursued their own growth strategies—sometimes through mergers that promise to fast-track innovation and improve functionality for nonprofit and higher education clients. The merger of Affinaquest and Kindsight is one such example. So what does that mean for you?
Transform your hospital’s fundraising with dynamic grateful patient programs. This guide offers impactful tips to elevate your efforts and boost generosity.
In the evolving landscape of nonprofit fundraising, it’s never been more important to build deeper connections with your donors. Today, many organizations are turning to omnichannel strategies for communicating with and connecting with donors to capture attention and inspire action. This article dives into the benefits of an engagement-first strategy, what “omnichannel fundraising” is, and how it differs from the multichannel approach.
As nonprofits continue to seek clarity about what lies ahead, the Giving USA Foundation published its annual report on philanthropy, which reported growth in giving in 2024. It’s easy to feel as though the trends and analysis of 2024 giving are detached from the current state of nonprofits, but the Giving USA data provides an anchor for nonprofits making decisions about how to navigate the rest of 2025 and the years ahead. This article helps fundraising leaders navigate their organization in uncertain moments.
BWF is pleased to share key findings and analysis from Giving USA 2025: The Annual Report on Philanthropy. Presented by the research team at the Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy and fundraising professionals at Giving USA Foundation, the Giving USA report is the longest-running, most extensive report on philanthropy in the United States. BWF is proud to be a member of The Giving Institute.
This partnership helped GWU evolve with the market, the changing needs of the donor base, and the complexity of their annual giving programs. The past three years of collaboration between GW and BWF have yielded exciting results.
This guide will help you enhance prospect development through donor qualification, ethical practices, and tech tips to boost your fundraising success.
In recent years, we’ve seen an emergence of innovations to identify new prospects for giving to healthcare. And while AI is one of them, it is not the only one. Studies of donor breadth of connection, community building, social norming, and psychometrics have all opened up new possibilities. BWF’s Josh Birkholz share tools and innovations that are here today.
Across sectors—from higher education to healthcare to mission-driven nonprofits—leaders are looking for ways to close the growing revenue gaps. In a world of mounting complexity and volatility, resilience is no longer a luxury; it’s a strategic imperative. That’s why many organizations are shifting their mindset around philanthropy: from supplementary income to a core pillar of long-term financial health.