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…
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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…
5 Tips to Refresh Your Donor Database This Summer
How to Prep for a Powerful Fall Fundraising Season! By Angella Hubbert, Vice President of Data Services I know, I know… summer is supposed to be the “quiet season” in…
Personas, Feedback and Social Listening
The Donor Strategy Trifecta That Transforms Giving By Nicole Ige-Hutto, Sr. Director Digital Strategy Successful nonprofit marketing doesn’t begin with your message – it begins with your audience. To truly…
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…
