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Actionable tips and insights from leaders in fundraising.
Do THIS, not THAT: Your Guide to Getting More Donations
8 quick tips to turn your ask into action By Erin Albitz, Creative Director Let’s be real – asking people for money can be awkward. Whether you’re raising money for…
3 Takeaways from Giving USA: 2025 Annual Report on Philanthropy
Top giving trends and insights for Rescue Missions From Michael J. Tomlinson (“MT”), CEO, BDI As nonprofit leaders, we know that every new season brings unique opportunities and challenges –…
A New Way to Fundraise: The Donor Empowerment Model
Revolutionizing Our Approach to Reach the Next Generation By Michael J. Tomlinson, CEO “You say you want a revolution, well you know, we all wanna change the world…” Those of…
Goodbye Pyramid… Hello Trapezoid!
What the changing shape of fundraising means for Rescue Missions By Mike Rogers, President, BDI Over the past decade, I’ve watched with interest as the traditional donor pyramid has steadily…
Lessons Nonprofits Can Learn From International Fundraising
How International Fundraising Strategies can Fuel Winning Campaigns in Our Market By James Read, Chief Creative Officer In an industry where change is constant and donor expectations keep rising, it’s…
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…
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…
2 New USPS Changes Reshaping Nonprofit Mailings
What your nonprofit needs to know about the 2025 USPS postage increase By Carmen Campbell, Senior Director of Production and Purchasing This month I celebrate 10 years at BDI. It…
Get to Know Your Donors Better: How Persona Data Drives Digital Success
Unlock Stronger Results With Data-Driven Donor Insights By Tara Singh, Director of Digital Mediant of Data Services Understanding the human behind the gift is where powerful digital strategy begins. Each…
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