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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

August webinar alert! The Evolution of Women in Philanthropy: Significance, Potential & Impact 🗓 August 27, 12PM CT Join us for an insightful and empowering webinar hosted by BWF in which we will explore the changing role of women in philanthropy and how to mobilize effective and meaningful strategies to increase their philanthropic support. In this session, we will discuss the following key areas: ✔ Historical Perspective: Dive into the rich history of women’s involvement in philanthropy. Learn how their roles have evolved over time and the significant milestones that have shaped today’s philanthropic landscape. ✔ Current Influence and Role: Discover the profound impact women are having on the nonprofit sector today. We’ll discuss their unique contributions, participation styles and preferences, and how their involvement is transforming philanthropy. ✔ Motivations and Engagement: Understand the motivations driving women’s philanthropic efforts. Gain insights into what inspires their giving and how these motivations can be leveraged to enhance fundraising strategies. ✔ Expanding Engagement Opportunities: Explore actionable strategies for increasing women’s participation and influence in philanthropy. Find out how to create inclusive environments and engage more women in meaningful ways. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your fundraising strategies, create actionable outcomes, and contribute to a more inclusive philanthropic community.

Don't miss our webinar next week! 📆 July 30 at 12PM CT. Join us for a transformative session designed for nonprofit leaders across the organization—from operations to executive management. Highlights: ⚡ Integrate operations into top-level decision-making to empower operations leaders to advocate for their crucial role. ⚡ Shift from a reactive to a proactive data strategy. ⚡ Real-world examples of nonprofits who have successfully merged operations and data strategy into their leadership practices for greater impact. This session is an opportunity for leaders committed to fostering a proactive, data-enriched environment that boosts operational efficiency and drives mission success. Register: https://hubs.li/Q02J3dHY0

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