BWF Zuri

BWF Zuri BWF Zuri was established in 2026 by combining the two established companies of Bentz, Whaley, Flessner, and Associates and Zuri Group. Contact us to learn more!

Since its founding in 1983 by three seasoned professionals clustered in a group of small cubicles in an office sub-let, BWF has grown into one of the most sophisticated global consulting firm serving the development and advancement operations at leading colleges, universities, medical centers and other major not for profit organizations. In the very first year, BWF received a phone call from a fri

end who was consulting for Chrysler Corporation. The message was, “the old man is doing this campaign in New York…would you go out and see whether or not it’s going to succeed? The old man was Lee Iacocca, and the campaign was for the now-legendary Statue of LIberty/Ellis Island restoration project. BWF stepped in and helped raise over $315 million, far surpassing the original $200 million goal. Ellis Island was restored to its rightful place in America’s landscape. This became the first of hundreds of projects that established BWF as a global leader in fundraising counsel, with ground-breaking and creative strategies to help institutions transform philanthropy.

When you bring together two established brands, a logo becomes more than design. It becomes a statement of identity, con...
06/18/2026

When you bring together two established brands, a logo becomes more than design. It becomes a statement of identity, continuity, and shared future.

As we created the new BWF Zuri brand, we wanted to honor the history, trust, and reputation both organizations built over many years, while also clearly signaling something new: deeper integration, expanded capability, and a united vision for the future of nonprofit impact.

A thoughtful logo should not just look different. It should tell the story of why the organization exists and where it is headed next.

In this process, every detail was intentional. See every detail.
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Next week at the Slate Summit we have some fabulous speaker session to attend!On June 26, BWF Zuri's Amy Lampi and Scott...
06/17/2026

Next week at the Slate Summit we have some fabulous speaker session to attend!

On June 26, BWF Zuri's Amy Lampi and Scott Larner joins Mercer University Advancement's Chrystal Bate for the session "Complex Gift Management and Stewardship: Building Scalable Workflows".

This session shares leading practices for complex gift administration and donor stewardship in Slate for Advancement. They’ll focus on three operational workhorses: gift entry using the enhanced Gift Modal, gift audit and batch proofing through queries and portals, and annual statement delivery through portals. Technolutions

More on these sessions: https://hubs.li/Q04lLTnC0

Next week is Slate Summit!Next up for our fabulous sessions: on June 25, BWF Zuri's Becky Kennedy, Amy Lampi, and Scott ...
06/17/2026

Next week is Slate Summit!

Next up for our fabulous sessions: on June 25, BWF Zuri's Becky Kennedy, Amy Lampi, and Scott Larner joins Duquesne University's Natalie Mackey and Savannah Marshall to for a panel discussion titled "Creative Portals with Purpose for Advancement".

This panel discussion highlights creative, functional portal solutions that go beyond “cool technology” to drive efficiency, collaboration, and strategic decision-making. You’ll explore real-world use cases: task management for major gift and grant officers and grant management workflows. Technolutions

Next week at the Slate Summit! We have some fantastic sessions to attend.On June 24, BWF Zuri's Amy Lampi and Scott Larn...
06/17/2026

Next week at the Slate Summit! We have some fantastic sessions to attend.

On June 24, BWF Zuri's Amy Lampi and Scott Larner joins Kenyon College's Mandy Gadrow to present the session "From Connection to Community: Designing a Modern Alumni Engagement Experience | Part 2: Alumni Engagement Strategies & Solutions".

This session highlights how Kenyon College used Slate to create sleek self-service Giving Day and crowdfunding portals where alumni can participate, encourage giving, and manage engagement. Check out the full schedule: https://hubs.li/Q04lLLWr0 Technolutions

Don't miss our on our annual conversation on the newest Giving USA data!Joshua Birkholz and Kate Nimety will host a conv...
06/17/2026

Don't miss our on our annual conversation on the newest Giving USA data!

Joshua Birkholz and Kate Nimety will host a conversation that goes beyond the numbers and into the deeper shifts shaping charitable giving today.

As philanthropy becomes increasingly concentrated, strategic, and impact-oriented, organizations must rethink how they engage donors and position their mission in a changing marketplace of generosity.

➡️ Register Today! https://hubs.li/Q04lFPFS0

New name. Familiar faces.We are excited to share the combined leadership team of BWF Zuri! This team is ready to empower...
06/16/2026

New name. Familiar faces.
We are excited to share the combined leadership team of BWF Zuri! This team is ready to empower our teams, our clients, and the sector.

❓Our question to them: What is your favorite pairing outside of BWF Zuri? Click for more: https://hubs.li/Q04lynZ_0

Stairwell selfies for the win!As part of a larger readiness partnership, BWF Zuri Prospect Development consultants Cathe...
06/15/2026

Stairwell selfies for the win!

As part of a larger readiness partnership, BWF Zuri Prospect Development consultants Catherine Flaatten, MPH, CFRE and Karin McDowell joined with University of Wyoming Foundation's Prospect Management, Research, and Analytics team for a workshop that ended safely in a stairwell during a tornado warning. An exciting end to two impactful days!

Is your CRM helping your mission or getting in the way of it?One of the biggest misconceptions nonprofits face is assumi...
06/12/2026

Is your CRM helping your mission or getting in the way of it?

One of the biggest misconceptions nonprofits face is assuming technology alone is the problem when donor engagement efforts fall short. In reality, the challenge often lies within a broader ecosystem of people, processes, data, and technology.

In a recent conversation with BWF Zuri experts Christina Pulawski and Wayne Combs, a key takeaway stood out: before replacing your CRM, diagnose the root cause. Sometimes the answer is better data governance, process improvements, or staff enablement—not a new platform.

Technology should empower your fundraising strategy, not dictate it. Read the Q&A facilitated by MissionWired here: https://hubs.li/Q04lcf7p0

What happens when your tech system gets in the way of your donor communications? We sat down with our partners from BWF Zuri to dig into strategies and solutions

🎉🎉🎉 Slate Summit is right around the corner! Tomorrow is the last day to RSVP for our evening happy hour get-together. I...
06/11/2026

🎉🎉🎉 Slate Summit is right around the corner! Tomorrow is the last day to RSVP for our evening happy hour get-together. It’s the perfect way to kick off Slate Summit and connect with fellow Slate for Advancement professionals! Space is limited so RSVP now! Technolutions

➡️RSVP here: https://hubs.li/Q04l4TnY0
📍 The Twelve Thirty Club Rooftop
🍪 Join us for light bites, drinks, and conversation

⚽💫 🌍 The World Cup kicks off today and the world stage is coming alive!We are excited and proud to partner with the U.S....
06/11/2026

⚽💫 🌍 The World Cup kicks off today and the world stage is coming alive!

We are excited and proud to partner with the U.S. Soccer Federation—an organization that continues to elevate the game, inspire millions of fans, and invest in the future of soccer across the country.

Our work together focused on strengthening their data and technology ecosystem to better connect with supporters, streamline operations, and unlock more meaningful engagement at scale.

Moments like this underscore why the Federation matters. The ability to understand, reach, and support fans in real time is critical and not just during the World Cup, but as the sport continues its rapid growth in the U.S.

We’re honored to play a small role in that journey and look forward to supporting U.S. Soccer’s continued success. Good luck to all the teams

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