✨BIG NEWS! Announcing the release of Donor AI for the philanthropy sector, delivering standard and customizable fundraising-focused AI models powered by IBM Watson. “BWF has paired the leading-edge benefits of IBM Watson and machine learning with 40+ years of our fundraising prowess to deliver a solution tailored to clients’ needs that saves them time and energy and immediately increases the impact of their organization,” explains Joshua D. LaBorde, senior vice president, Product Innovation. “Now with the availability of pre-architected AI modeling, customization is no longer required for all organizations or situations, making it even more accessible.” More: https://lnkd.in/grxbvwVz
About us
Nonprofits exist to change the world, and BWF exists to help them make it happen. At BWF, we empower nonprofits to deliver on their promises by enabling them to transform the organization, drive philanthropic revenue, and realize their impact. In fact, we understand that the nonprofit space is constantly evolving, and in turn, organizations must also evolve to achieve their goals. We are committed to helping these organizations excel through change and fulfill their mission by providing a comprehensive, data-driven approach that ensures nonprofits achieve their goals on time and on budget. BWF’s core capabilities, which include campaigns and fundraising strategies, operations and technology solutions, engagement and donor experience services, as well as enterprise solutions, all draw upon our Innovation Hub’s knowledge and resources, with the goal of furthering our clients’ outcomes while also shaping positive change in the industry. Plus, our collaborative team leverages a robust knowledge base, proven methodology, and decades of industry learnings to deliver exceptional results and the highest caliber client experience. No matter the nonprofit’s goals or needs, BWF is committed to helping these exceptional organizations deliver on their promises and fulfill their missions. For nearly 40 years, nonprofits throughout the United States and across the globe have turned to BWF to empower philanthropy for their organizations. We’re ready to do the same for you.
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http://www.bwf.com
External link for BWF
- Industry
- Fundraising
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1983
- Specialties
- Capital Campaigns, Annual Giving, Advancement Services, Analytics, Social Media, Digital Fundraising, Managed Services, Prospect Research, Development Assessments, Multi-Channel Solutions, Strategic Planning, Comprehensive Campaign Planning, Communications and Donor Relations, Donor Communications, Nonprofit Database, Data Governance, Donor Engagement, Frontline Giving, and Annual Giving
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7900 Xerxes Avenue South
Suite 980
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55431, US
Employees at BWF
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Reyci Martorell
Fitness Professional/Consultant
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Alexander Oftelie
Decision Science leader passionate about transforming fundraising with analytics and innovation.
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Joshua D. LaBorde
Innovative nonprofit consultant helping mission-driven organizations elevate their philanthropy operations.
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Tracey Storey
Empowering non-profits to reach their full potential
Updates
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We had a great time at the Giving Institute Symposium this week meeting new colleagues and catching up with our networks. BWF's CEO Josh Birkholz spoke on the panel Translating Fundraising Data into Actionable Strategies and addressed the group at the event dinner held at the Franklin Institute. 📷 Joshua Birkholz, Megan DePaul, Alexei Safronov
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BWF is excited to welcome Jan Wood as senior managing vice president, campaigns and fundraising strategy! At BWF, Jan will drive internal business development, service design, resource management, and other essential initiatives to promote sustainable division growth. Meet Jan: https://hubs.li/Q02Hfq7s0
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✨BIG NEWS! Announcing the release of Donor AI for the philanthropy sector, delivering standard and customizable fundraising-focused AI models powered by IBM Watson. “BWF has paired the leading-edge benefits of IBM Watson and machine learning with 40+ years of our fundraising prowess to deliver a solution tailored to clients’ needs that saves them time and energy and immediately increases the impact of their organization,” explains Joshua D. LaBorde, senior vice president, Product Innovation. “Now with the availability of pre-architected AI modeling, customization is no longer required for all organizations or situations, making it even more accessible.” More: https://lnkd.in/grxbvwVz
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MYTH! Small organizations can benefit from AI tools just as much, perhaps more, than large organizations. LAST CHANCE! No matter what size your organization, utilizing AI can benefit you! Find out how in our webinar on Donor AI for All. 📆 Register today: https://hubs.li/Q02GNFX90 This webinar will reveal three ways BWF can deliver Predictive AI to your fingertips, including: - Prospect Identification - Pipeline and Portfolio Management - And even Campaign Planning and Management
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Key Takeaway #4 from the 2024 International Due Diligence Survey: Standard Report Volumes, Times, and Content are Being Established. Seventy-four percent of respondents completed up to 49 reports per year, with 2 to 4 Hours being the typical completion time (48%). Pending Allegations (97%), Financial Crimes (97%), Negative News (96%), and Misalignment of Values (84%) are the prominent risk factors assessed, with nearly one-third of respondents starting their due diligence process Just Before an Ask is made (30%). Download the full report for best practices and further insights: https://hubs.li/Q02G6g7-0 This collaboration brought to you by BWF, Pyro.Solutions and Xapien.
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MYTH! AI can help nonprofit fundraisers strengthen relationships with donors, but when it comes to building relationships with donors, no one can do that better than nonprofit professionals. Don't forget to register for our webinar on Donor AI to discuss these topics! Join BWF's Josh LaBorde and Paul Cronin as we answer questions and demonstrate an exciting new solution that takes the guesswork out of AI. Register now: https://hubs.li/Q02FCFBL0
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Happy Implementation Day Saint Louis University! 🎉 Our Slate team is excited to be on this journey with you.
We're excited to welcome Saint Louis University to the Slate Community! They're kicking off their Slate for Advancement implementation today with Platinum Preferred Partner BWF and some cookies made by the SLU team! 🍪 🦈 #SlateForAdvancement #HigherEd #Fundraising #CRM
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The results are IN! Today, we are excited to share the 2024 report to examine philanthropic due diligence on a broader global scale, including a first examination of practices in the United States. This survey helps to fill the knowledge gap and serve as a resource for the industry, including: ⭐ Compare business processes. ⭐ Contrast risk priorities. ⭐ Benchmark trigger levels. ⭐ Measure research team funding. ⭐ Clarify average report times and volume. ⭐ Gain insights into standard gift acceptance structures. ⭐ Instill confidence in departmental approaches to due diligence. Download the results! https://hubs.li/Q02FT_M40
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Experts argue that overreliance on big donors is dangerous for nonprofits’ long-term financial health and robust civil society. “When you’re a kid, you can eat all the sugar you want,” BWF CEO Joshua Birkholz says. “But at some point, our body catches up with us, and we become insulin resistant. So now, we’re just living off the candy — that’s the high-net-worth donors. And the insulin resistance is in front of us. It’s not happening right now. But we’re eventually going to run out of the major donors that had 20-year relationships with us. And then we’re going to be dependent on the entrepreneurial philanthropists that come out of nowhere. That’s risky, I think, for long-term philanthropy.” Read More! The Chronicle of Philanthropy https://hubs.li/Q02FR8F70
Everyday Donors Want to Give. Here’s How to Find Them.
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