Thought Leadership

Amidst the unprecedented impacts of the pandemic, countless programs and organizations are facing uncertainty and challenges. Intercollegiate athletics are no exception as colleges and universities try to determine next steps moving forward. BWF has the game plan to help succeed with athletics fundraising.

Nonprofits are finding now more than ever the need for employees to access reliable, accurate, and secure data for decision making and business operations. This article discusses data governance’s vital role and the steps to act on to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Philanthropy has been and continues to be a pillar in our country’s healthcare and academic medical institutions and organizations. BWF addresses its own views, insights, and survey results in comparison to the recent JAMA study’s findings regarding philanthropy in healthcare.

When COVID-19 began, it left many in the philanthropic sector facing unprecedented challenges to overcome. Here BWF shares insights on fundraising in these uncertain times.

Giving USA is a valuable source of information and data reporting for the philanthropic sector. In a short video, BWF provides key findings and highlights from the Giving USA 2020 Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2019.

CRM implementation and system updates can be daunting and complex tasks for institutions that can take years to complete. BWF provides clients with strategic counsel and guidance for each phase of the system migration. We detail how this partnership is a key component to the process’ success.

Philanthropy operations managers are constantly seeking ways to optimize budget and reallocate resources to best serve the business need. Outsourcing select business processes can be a valuable option. BWF outlines considerations and insights to take into account when evaluating which services could be outsourced within an organization.

No matter what stage you’re in with your campaign, the pandemic has paused progress. How can you pivot to accommodate the changing circumstances and still achieve your goals? Here are some strategies to regain momentum and stay on track.

What can our arts and culture fundraisers do during this very difficult “intermission”? How do you keep your audience actively engaged with your organization when there are no shows or galas? BWF consultant Amy Lampi shines a spotlight on the importance of being courageous and creative during these unprecedented times.