Why Resilient Leaders Make Imperfect Decisions
A 4-part framework for making decisions in uncertain times From Michael J. Tomlinson (MT), CEO and President, BDI “On an important decision one rarely has 100% of the information needed…
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Guest Article: Why Are My Donors Leaving?
Learn the 3 phases of a donor relationship… Introduced by Lolly Colombo, Chief Client Officer When it comes to your organization or ministry, where does the donor journey usually end?…
How to Prepare Your Nonprofit for Inflation
By Shellie Speer, Senior Vice President, BDI Academy It’s no secret that today’s economy presents additional challenges for nonprofits – rising inflation and costs of living are making it harder…
But That’s Not How I Talk!
5 reasons your fundraising writing should NOT read the way your CEO speaks By Allison Myrick, Senior Writer If you’ve been in fundraising more than a few days, chances are…
3 common fundraising fears and how to face them
Overcoming these fears is the key to your organization’s success Remember the anxious feeling you had as a child stepping into a spooky, pitch-black room? Or as an adult, the…
QUICK SHOT: How (and When!) to Use People-First Language in Your Fundraising
Inspire empathy with the words you choose! By Anna Koons, Creative Content Manager What PFL is, and how to use it In the last several years at BDI, we’ve noticed…