What’s your vision?
We can help you get there.

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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Capabilities

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.

Data-Driven Analytics
On-Target Strategy
Break-Out Creative
Dynamic
Direct Mail
Integrated Digital
Heart-Touching Video/Photo
Omni-Channel Campaigns
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& Library
Brand
Building
Programmatic Advertising

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.

Digital
Strategy
Direct Mail
Data & Analytics
Performance Creative
Direct Mail
FEATURED CASE STUDY READ MORE
Digital Fundraising Program Fuels Multi-Year Revenue Growth
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12%

growth in revenue from 2022 to 2023

8%

growth in revenue from 2023 to 2024

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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 =
our passion.

Here’s how your purpose becomes our own.

Resource Hub

Actionable tips and insights from leaders in fundraising.

Do THIS, not THAT: Your Guide to Getting More Donations

Erin Albitz

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

Michael J. Tomlinson

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

Michael J. Tomlinson

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!

Mike Rogers

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

James Read

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

Michael J. Tomlinson

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

Carmen Campbell

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

Tara Singh

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…

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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Partnerships

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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Partnerships

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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Partnerships

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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Partnerships

BDI is a member of the Direct Marketing Fundraisers Association and our staff is represented on their board.

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Partnerships

To support our work with faith-driven organizations, BDI attends Christian Leadership Alliance’s annual conference.

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Partnerships

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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