PART 1: THE NEW SHAPE OF FUNDRAISING
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 composition of…
BDI Inspire
Tony Luna Named BDI’s Chief Client Officer
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…
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…
Summer Fundraising Tips for Rescue Missions (Go Beyond Summer Survival!)
How to Stay Engaged, Visible and Prepared in the Slower Months Summer might bring sunshine and vacations, but for Rescue Missions, it can also bring a seasonal slowdown in giving…
