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Actionable tips and insights from leaders in fundraising.
3 common fundraising fears and how to face them
Overcoming these fears is the key to your organization’s success Remember the anxious feeling you had as a child stepping into a spooky, pitch-black room? Or as an adult, the…
In Case You Missed It: Strategies to Connect with Donors in a Competitive Market
Move beyond transactional giving in a trust economy From Michael J. Tomlinson (“MT”), CEO and President, BDI In today’s rapidly evolving philanthropic landscape, nonprofit organizations face unprecedented challenges in capturing…
QUICK SHOT: How AI is Revolutionizing Nonprofit Fundraising & Marketing
Is it time for your organization to harness AI for greater efficiency & creativity? In the world of data analytics, the last 30 years have been an ever-accelerating rollercoaster of…
Introducing Mike Rogers as BDI’s New President
By: Michael J. Tomlinson, CEO Nonprofit leaders and agencies alike live in a time where philanthropy as we know it is at a constant evolution. Donor expectations are shifting, new…
Lessons Nonprofits Can Learn From International Fundraising
How Key Learnings From The International Fundraising Congress Fuel Winning Strategies in Our Market By James Read, Chief Creative Officer It’s hard to think of a more charming place to…
Executive Analysis: Donors Support a Universal Charitable Tax Deduction
Highlights from The Giving Institute’s new study By Michael J. Tomlinson, CEO As an active member of The Giving Institute, I am eager to share some encouraging new research that…
Creating a Culture of Employee Appreciation
4 tips to increase retention and boost productivity on your team By McKennah Williams, Senior Director of People & Culture Whether you work in the for-profit space or serve at…
Disaster Relief Fundraising
Why Speed and Strategy Matter for Rescue Missions Hurricane Helene. Wildfires in LA. Record-breaking winter storms. Disasters like these bring urgent needs… and they leave donors wondering how they can…
Essential Skills for Nonprofit Leaders in 2025
Lessons from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People For years I have loved the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. I even attended…
Partnerships
BDI is proud to be a long-standing member of the Citygate Network and represent the interests of our client partners at Citygate’s annual and district conference.
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A leader in philanthropic news, research and trends, the Giving Institute hosts annual events for its members, which BDI attends.
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BDI staff continuously deepen their fundraising knowledge and hone their expertise at the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ annual conferences and events.
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BDI’s enduring partnership with the Association of National Advertisers is demonstrated through our annual attendance of their conferences, and the involvement of several BDI staff as members of ANA committees and as ANA award judges.
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BDI is proud to serve alongside other organizations and firms within the Nonprofit Alliance who are working to strengthen and support the nonprofit sector.
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BDI is grateful to call the city of Monrovia a home to our business and conduct our operations in this supportive community.
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BDI is a member of the Direct Marketing Fundraisers Association and our staff is represented on their board.
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To support our work with faith-driven organizations, BDI attends Christian Leadership Alliance’s annual conference.
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As part of DMAW’s direct response fundraising and marketing community, BDI regularly sends our staff to attend their conferences and other continued learning opportunities.
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