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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 friend 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.

Join us next Thursday for our webinar People Give to People: Rethinking Fundraising for the Everyday Donor!🔗 https://hub...
10/22/2026

Join us next Thursday for our webinar People Give to People: Rethinking Fundraising for the Everyday Donor!
🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q04C2z6m0

BWF Zuri’s James Barnard and Joshua Birkholz alongside MissionWired's Trista Murphy will share original research into the motivations and habits of Everyday Donors. Together they'll cover:
➡️ Takeaways from 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐖𝐅 𝐙𝐮𝐫𝐢 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 on Everyday Donor motivations.
➡️ How storytelling and social proof influence giving decisions.
➡️ Practical ways to design donor-centered, recurring giving experiences.

Today at Apra Canada's 2026 Conference! BWF Zuri's Sarah Price is speaking on the session "Stop Fearing the Robot: Pract...
10/21/2026

Today at Apra Canada's 2026 Conference! BWF Zuri's Sarah Price is speaking on the session "Stop Fearing the Robot: Practical AI for Prospect Research".

This session cuts through the hype to focus on how AI can be used practically, ethically, and credibly as part of a modern prospect research toolkit. Ethical considerations, confidentiality boundaries, and internal policy alignment will be discussed throughout. Attendees will leave with a realistic framework for incorporating ChatGPT into their prospect research workflows along with practical ideas they can implement immediately.

Earlier this month, BWF Zuri's Jay Wilson spent two days of campaign communications training at the University of Missou...
10/19/2026

Earlier this month, BWF Zuri's Jay Wilson spent two days of campaign communications training at the University of Missouri-St. Louis and taking in the brand new Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center.

That's a wrap for ENCC in Washington DC! You all brought incredible energy and community. If you stopped by our table or...
10/16/2026

That's a wrap for ENCC in Washington DC! You all brought incredible energy and community. If you stopped by our table or came to our session, thank you! We cannot wait to continue the conversation.
👋 Molly Kelly, Claire Megginson, PMP

On Friday, October 16, BWF Zuri's Catherine Flaatten, MPH, CFRE joins the Apra DC-MD 2026 Fall Conference speaking on th...
10/14/2026

On Friday, October 16, BWF Zuri's Catherine Flaatten, MPH, CFRE joins the Apra DC-MD 2026 Fall Conference speaking on the session Partners, Not Police: Supporting Frontline Performance with Data Insights.

In this session, she'll explore how prospect development can support gift officer performance with data and insights that build trust and keep prospects moving.

More: https://hubs.li/Q04B7Vxh0

Tomorrow at ENCC! BWF Zuri's Molly Kelly and Citymeals on Wheels' Katie Tamaro is speaking on the session: From Platform...
10/14/2026

Tomorrow at ENCC! BWF Zuri's Molly Kelly and Citymeals on Wheels' Katie Tamaro is speaking on the session: From Platform to Program: Building the Foundation for Data-Driven Fundraising.

This session is relevant to fundraising leaders, operations teams, and technology professionals. Using Citymeals on Wheels’ experience as a real-world fundraising case study: moving from migration and stabilization to building new capabilities, expanding the role of the platform, and eventually confronting the data, process, ownership, and governance questions that come with a more sophisticated program.

More: https://hubs.li/Q04B7SxB0

10/13/2026

The excitement surrounding AI can often overlook the foundation required for success: reliable data, documented processes, and institutional knowledge.

"Data governance is more important now than ever." -Reed Tyler, MBA said in our recent webinar. Terry Callaghan, CIMP goes on to share the questions your team should be answering to avoid team members going rogue with new agents, systems, or confidential data that could negatively effect your organization.

Watch the full recording here: https://hubs.li/Q04B22sF0

This week kicks off Engaging Networks Community Conference (ENCC)!‼️ BWF Zuri's Molly Kelly and Clarie Megginson will be...
10/12/2026

This week kicks off Engaging Networks Community Conference (ENCC)!

‼️ BWF Zuri's Molly Kelly and Clarie Megginson will be there, stop by our table and say "hi"!

✨ Don't miss Molly Kelly and Citymeals on Wheels' Katie Tamaro's session: "From Platform to Program: Building the Foundation for Data-Driven Fundraising". More: https://hubs.li/Q04zWRR60

"Every day is a great day in Vermilion, SD!" -Nick Perlick. It's so great to see old friends again.
10/12/2026

"Every day is a great day in Vermilion, SD!" -Nick Perlick. It's so great to see old friends again.

Thank you to everyone who attending this year's Minnesota Gift Planning Association conference and stopped by our table ...
10/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who attending this year's Minnesota Gift Planning Association conference and stopped by our table or attended Kari's session! It was great spending time with everyone talking all things gift planning!
👋 Kari Clark, Chris Clark

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Minneapolis, MN
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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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