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Connecting research and data with analysis and innovative ideas is what we do.

Connecting research and data with analysis and innovative ideas is what we do.

Client Spotlights

Massachusetts General Hospital

Massachusetts General Hospital

Forecasting & Simulation

MGH turned to BWF to examine production, highlight unrealized bright spots in the constituent pool, and run “worst case” fundraising impact and growth potential scenarios.

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Utica University

Utica University

Fundraising Communicators Workshop

Leadership at Utica University wanted to help gift officers better understand their role as brand ambassadors and build their communications skills in fundraising.

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Thought Leadership

Stop Sending Emails into the Void: Why Timing and Context Matters When It Comes to New Donor Discovery

For many fundraising teams, donor discovery looks something like this: Identify someone with wealth and a connection to your organization, send a few emails asking for a meeting, and hope for a response. In this article, BWF’s Jodie Miner and Alex Oftelie focus on why your results often end in silence and how you can further explore the third dimension of donor discovery: readiness.

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Connecting the Dots: How Relationship Mapping Drives Major Gifts

Why consider relationship mapping? Organizations need to continue to find new individuals who are passionate about their mission. What better way to do this than by engaging those who are currently connected to help expand the base. In this article, BWF’s Chris Clark and Sarah Price discuss what, how, and when to conduct relationship mapping to help your organization.  

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The Definitive Campaign Communications Checklist for Success

Support your next launch with this definitive campaign communications checklist. From defining goals to building momentum, learn essential steps for success.

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