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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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Part 1: It all began with a vision to change the world
Take a look back at where BDI started and how far weāve come! Just like any great hero story, BDIās history started with one person ā Randy Brewer ā and…
Celebrating BDIās 20 Years of Impact and Innovation
Releasing generosity to transform lives & inspire hope From Michael J. Tomlinson (āMTā), CEO and President, BDI In life as in business, 20 years is a significant milestone ā a…
Looking Forward in Philanthropy: A SWOT Provides Clues for What to Expect in 2022
Hereās what nonprofits can expect after 2 unprecedented years of changes in philanthropy From Michael J. Tomlinson, CEO and President, BDI Read Time: 13 minutes As one of Americaās most…
Employee Spotlight: Meet BDI Video Manager Nate Ingalls
An Insiderās Outlookā¦ Video Manager. Sense Maker. Puzzle Master. āI have the privilege of telling the stories of our clients ā listening, concepting and synthesizing experience and impact into narratives…
The Power of Effective Feedback in the Workplace
3 tips for Olympic-level performance Here at BDI, we are just beginning a new fiscal year. Which means itās everyoneās favorite time ā performance review seasonā¦ not! Giving and receiving…
Welcome BDIās new Executive Vice President, Client Service, Tony Luna
From Michael J. Tomlinson, CEO & President I am humbled and honored to share that BDIās leadership team is growing once again! Today, BDI is excited to welcome to our…
Employee Spotlight: Meet BDI Academy Support Executive Rachael Neal
An Insiderās Outlookā¦ Called to Serve Nonprofits When we asked Rachael Neal what belief system she strives to live by, she knew her answer immediately. āProverbs 3:5-6,ā she saysā¦ Trust…
3 Takeaways from Giving USA: 2024 Annual Report on Philanthropy
Giving trends and data-backed strategies for fundraising From Michael J. Tomlinson (āMTā), CEO and President, BDI In June, The Giving Institute released Giving USA 2024: The Annual Report on Philanthropy.…
QUICK SHOT: 5 Qualities of Effective Leadership in Fundraising
What does leading well mean to you? Leader. Itās a word that you hear thrown around quite a bit. And if youāre like me, you might have been interpreting and…
Partnerships
BDI is proud to be a long-standing member of the Citygate Network and represent the interests of our client partners at Citygateās annual and district conference.
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 Professionalsā annual conferences and events.
Partnerships
BDIās 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 Allianceās annual conference.
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As part of DMAWās direct response fundraising and marketing community, BDI regularly sends our staff to attend their conferences and other continued learning opportunities.
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