Bright Spots in Dark Days

Virtually any discussion about short or long-term ministry strategy without recognition of the current black swan event – perhaps the most atypical environment of our lifetimes – inevitably circles back…

QUICK SHOT: Best of Quick Shot 2020 – 5 MUST-READ articles

Finish this sentence: 2020 has taught me… Perseverance? Patience? Flexibility? Innovation? We learned more this year than we ever could have anticipated. 2020 exposed new trends in the nonprofit industry,…

A warm BDI welcome to Summit Ministries!

We’re rolling out the welcome mat for our new client, Summit Ministries! Summit Ministries, headquartered in Colorado Springs, is a faith-first ministry with a national footprint that is shaping and…

Shellie Speer named BDI’s Senior VP, Brewer Academy

Shellie Speer, BDI’s former Executive VP Client Strategic Development, recently assumed a new role as BDI’s Senior VP, Brewer Academy. In this innovative position, Shellie will serve as BDI ambassador…

Here’s Why You Should Test EVERYTHING

Do you know how best to communicate with your donors? How about your loved ones? I recently heard a story from a 20-year-old about how she sent a text message…

Connecting on THEIR Terms: The “Informed Delivery” of our Messaging

Over the past six months, I’ve traversed this beautiful country of ours and met with many of our valued ministry partners and the national networks, leadership communities, research institutions, and…