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BDI is a full-service, omni-channel, fundraising marketing agency for nonprofits. We partner with cause and faith-driven organizations to tap into abundance, igniting generosity that transforms lives, delivers dignity, and inspires hope. The result: More lives changed.

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Take the guesswork out of growing your organization. Our cutting-edge strategies allow you to reach the right audience with the right message… for greater results.

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On-Target Strategy
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We don’t make our case.

Your results do.

Read BDl’s latest case studies and find out what fundraising and marketing strategies have helped nonprofits like yours increase their results.

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How Smart Mid-Level Outreach Drove a 105% Surge in IRA Giving
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$55k gift

from 1 donor's IRA

36% increase

in IRA revenue YOY

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Sustainer Strategy Sparks Growth in Retention & Revenue
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73%

retention rate for sustainers over 3-year period

11%

increase in sustainers YOY

19%

increase in revenue

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Over the Goal: How Major Donor Strategies Boosted Summer Revenue
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$250,000

raised

$6.87

direct mail ROI

61.54%

email conversion rate

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Engaging Donors in Tough Economic Times
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52 clients

were part of BDI test

up to 10.2%

response rate across all clients

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How an Awareness Campaign Helped Address a Community Crisis
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21

million impressions

9+

million out-of-home media impressions

137+

website traffic

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Unlocking Earning Potential Through Collaboration
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15%

total Q1 Revenue increase over the previous year

2,824

new donors

76%

increase in YOY total number of donations across all channels

About BDI

Your vision =
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Here’s how your purpose becomes our own.

Resource Hub

Actionable tips and insights from leaders in fundraising.

How Nonprofits Will Be Impacted by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in 2026

James Read

And how to adapt your fundraising strategy now As we prepare to close out another year and look ahead to 2026, I’m reminded that the work of Rescue Missions is…

Matching Offers Made Easy

Courtney Hamilton

Stay ECFA compliant with these fundraising examples and messaging guidelines By Courtney Hamilton, Associate Creative Director Who doesn’t love a ā€œtwo-for-oneā€ offer? I get nostalgic thinking of the days of…

Game Time Ready: Your Playbook for Fall Fundraising Success

Amanda Robledo

6 fall fundraising tools and templates to maximize year-end giving By Amanda Robledo, Strategist/Account Director If you’re anything like me, the fall season means football, cooler days and delicious game-day…

THE NEW SHAPE OF FUNDRAISING

James Read

Part 1: Creative strategies for a changing donor base From James Read, Chief Creative Officer, BDI You may have seen that BDI recently unveiled a landmark study on how the…

Tony Luna Named BDI’s Chief Client Officer

Michael J. Tomlinson

From Michael J. Tomlinson, CEO, BDI The landscape of nonprofit fundraising continues to evolve. At BDI, we meet this moment not with hesitation, but with intention. With every shift in…

Employee Recognition That Feeds the Soul

Chelsea Campbell

4 low-cost, high-impact ways to show your nonprofit team they’re valued By Chelsea Campbell, People & Culture Lead, Employee Experience In nonprofit work, especially in faith-based organizations, passion is what…

6 Simple Email Fundraising Ideas for Rescue Missions

Alicia Fletcher

Find out how email marketing can turn new donors into long-term supporters By Alicia Fletcher, Senior Manager of Email & Lifecycle Marketing At its best, email marketing is more than…

Welcoming Carter Wade!

Michael J. Tomlinson

Meet BDI’s new Chief Growth Officer Michael J. Tomlinson, CEO At BDI, we believe success is not just measured in numbers – it’s about expanding our capacity to serve our…

Giving Tuesday 2025: Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

Amanda Kirby

3 tips to maximize your results! By Amanda Kirby, Strategist/Senior Account Director Fall is almost here! And with it, a cascade of campaign deadlines, event planning and donor communications. While…

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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Partnerships

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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Partnerships

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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