Disruption and the Future of Higher Education and Advancement
Published May 3, 2021
By Dr. Karen Baldwin, Senior Consultant at Lighthouse Counsel With a pandemic, a national reckoning with social injustice and political turmoil, the past year has brought what might seem like an unholy trinity when it comes to disruption in the status quo. No segment of society, business or community has gone untouched, including higher education […]
Making the Ask – Even Virtually
Published April 30, 2021
By Victoria Dietz, Vice President at The Curtis Group Can you ask for a major gift via phone or over a video chat? Just over a year ago, this would not have been a strategy recommended by a seasoned fundraiser. However, the shutdown has rewritten the rule book for major gift asks and shown that […]
7 Critical Roles You Need on Your Capital Campaign Team
Published April 19, 2021
By Aly Sterling, founder and president of Aly Sterling Philanthropy All nonprofit fundraising efforts require the coordination and support of strong teams to help them succeed, and this is especially true of capital campaigns. Capital campaigns are intense fundraising periods that span multiple years and are meant to achieve a substantial, significant goal for your […]
Engaging the Next Generation of Philanthropists
Published April 16, 2021
The future of philanthropy revolves around engaging our next generation of donors—Generation Z and Millennials. Understanding how to attract, retain, and grow your young professional pipeline will ensure long-term sustainability for your organization. When considering how to engage donors across generations, demographics, or backgrounds, it is important to remember that every philanthropist is unique. While […]
The New (Digital) Normal
Published March 22, 2021
Even with all its numerous challenges, a silver lining could have emerged from 2020. As the doors of many organizations closed, nonprofits were forced to leverage the resources and tools they had available. With galas and runs canceled and direct mail paused, the sector braced for what was to come. If connecting with our colleagues […]
Iconic Impact Initiative: NBA All-Stars of Philanthropy
Published March 18, 2021
Cultural Icons for Social Change: The Iconic Impact Initiative Bridge Philanthropic Consulting (BPC) is publishing a series of position papers called The Iconic Impact Initiative to explore the historical nature of multi-cultural philanthropy and the foundations of giving that were built by modern-day leaders of color—from ordinary individuals to the most famous pop-culture icons. While […]
Looking Back and Charging Forward – We’re Still Standing!
Published March 17, 2021
These three things are now vital for the success of your organization. It’s been more than a year since the US went into lockdown from the COVID-19 pandemic. I clearly remember standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the BDI staff as we crowded into our conference room, watching live as the government declared a national emergency. I expected […]
How to Attract Mega-Philanthropy, No Matter Your Organization’s Size
Published March 4, 2021
I recently solicited a prospective donor – over Zoom – for an eight-figure gift on behalf of one of our capital campaign clients. I have more than 30 years of fundraising experience under my belt, but I have NEVER asked a donor for such a substantial gift through a computer screen. But such is our […]
Stop the Revolving Door in Nonprofit Development
Published March 2, 2021
In the nonprofit sector, it’s no secret that some development positions turn over too frequently. In fact, development director roles are often referred to as a “revolving doors”–with employees cycling in and out of organizations at an alarming frequency. According to a study by author Penelope Burk, the average fundraiser stays at his or her […]
