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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

One of the perks of having teammates work across the country is you get to visit when you travel! #WhereInTheWorldisBWF 📷 Jay Wilson, APR, CPRC and Amy Lampi grabbing brunch in Houston

Congratulations to our friends at Kenyon College on your recent Slate for Advancement implementation! Special shoutout to BWF's Gina Mandros for getting this across the finish line. #SlateforAdvancement Technolutions

Thank you to everyone attending this year's AHP's Madison Institute Philanthropy Operations Track! BWF's Joshua D. LaBorde had another great week meeting new development professionals, sharing, and learning critical philanthropy knowledge. More on this event: https://hubs.li/Q02J0kc-0

Key Takeaway #5 from the 2024 International Due Diligence Survey: Budget levels varied, majority of the sector is spending on specialized due diligence resources. The majority of departments have research budgets of 10,000+ (60%), with 1%-25% of the budget being the most common spend on specialized due diligence resources (48%). Teams also feel their due diligence functions are underfunded, with only 16% believing their program is Well Funded or Very Well Funded. Download the full report for best practices and further insights: https://hubs.li/Q02HgRYC0 This collaboration brought to you by BWF, Pyro.Solutions and Xapien.

MYTH! A good AI solution should always be worth the investment as long as it provides excellent ROI, scalability, and offers a competitive advantage. BWF just launched Donor AI, a new tool powered by IBM Watson that predicts donor events or behaviors, empowering our clients to make data-driven decisions, strengthen donor relationships, and enhance fundraising effectiveness, maximizing impact and advancing their mission. The best part? We have different models to best fit your needs! Check it out: https://hubs.li/Q02HgQ2G0

We're having a great time at CASE Summit! It's hard to believe today is the last day. Don't forget to stop by our booth #110 and say "hi" to the BWF team, we'd love to see you. #CASEsummit

BWF is excited to announce new expansions and service offerings from its Engagement and Donor Experience division. In addition to annual giving, digital marketing, and strategic communications, the company now offers services in donor relations, donor experience, and video. “The entire team is excited to now be able to offer a full complement of services to enhance our clients’ ability to connect meaningfully with their donors, inspire their generosity, and retain them over time. Simply put, we are about building the pipeline of donors, cutting through all the noise out there to truly connect with donors’ hearts, and doing this at scale so nonprofits can get back to net growth again in both donors and revenue. Doing so will mean creating a healthy, diversified fundraising program set to scale for the future.” -Bob Guittard, MBA, CFRE, Executive Vice President, Engagement and Donor Experience More: https://hubs.li/Q02Hx4kp0

It's our birthday! We are so lucky to have such a remarkable team, dedicated to helping our clients and supporting our firm as it continues to grow and meet new client needs. Here are some highlights from our spring retreat together learning, collaborating, and team building. Cheers to another amazing year!

Who is at CASE Summit this week? BWF is thrilled to sponsor and exhibit at the CASE Summit for Leaders in Advancement in NYC! If you’re attending, we’d love to say hi! Make sure to stop by our booth #110 to visit the BWF team, Anna Burgason Dirksen, Allison Gannon, Bob Guittard, MBA, CFRE, and Jeff Hilperts, and ask about the new BWF Donor AI! https://hubs.li/Q02Hr3qs0 The CASE Summit for Leaders in Advancement brings together thought leaders at the peak of their advancement careers worldwide and across advancement disciplines to exchange the strategies and insights required to lead in an ever-changing environment. #CASEsummit