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BDI is a full-service, omni-channel, fundraising marketing agency for nonprofits. We partner with cause and faith-driven organizations to tap into abundance, igniting generosity that transforms lives, delivers dignity, and inspires hope. The result: More lives changed.

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Resource Hub

Actionable tips and insights from leaders in fundraising.

Looking Forward in Philanthropy: A SWOT Provides Clues for What to Expect in 2022

Michael J. Tomlinson

Hereā€™s what nonprofits can expect after 2 unprecedented years of changes in philanthropy  From Michael J. Tomlinson, CEO and President, BDI Read Time: 13 minutes  As one of Americaā€™s most…

Employee Spotlight: Meet BDI Data Specialist Angel Jimenez

ā€œI walk away at the end of the day feeling like Iā€™ve done something very good.ā€ Eight hours or more a dayā€¦ five days or more a weekā€¦ youā€™ll find…

The Decline of the Tithe & Individual Giving: A Call to Action for Nonprofit Organizations

Michael J. Tomlinson

Understanding & addressing challenges facing faith-based charities From Michael J. Tomlinson (ā€œMTā€), CEO and President, BDI The last thing I ever want is to become known as a prophet of…

3 Questions To Help Your Nonprofit Make the Right Hire

Shellie Speer-Burnett

Hiring can be stressful. But with the right questions, it doesnā€™t have to be. Youā€™re a nonprofit. You probably have a very lean budget, and as a result, a small…

QUICK SHOT: A Recipe for Nonprofit Websites

Courtney Hamilton

Key ingredients for a fundraising-focused page On any given weekend, you can find me in my kitchen trying a new recipe. Whether itā€™s one of the New York Timesā€™ many…

Episode 10. Adventures in AI: Part 2 – Incorporating AI In Your Nonprofit Operations

Katrina Williams

Navigate the ethics and impact of bringing AI into your workflow AI is showing no signs of slowing down! And at BDI, weā€™re committed to exploring this new frontier, responsibly,…

Breaking Down Silos in the Hybrid Workplace

Carol Li

5 actionable steps to elevate team collaboration In 2020, the workplace as we knew it experienced a major shift. Suddenly, ā€œwork from homeā€ became the new norm for many industries.…

2024 SWOT Analysis: High-Level Look at Fundraising & Philanthropy

Michael J. Tomlinson

What challenges & opportunities nonprofit teams should expect Itā€™s estimated that most New Yearā€™s resolutions fail around mid-February to early March. Yet, as Iā€™m sure you know, the first few…

Employee Spotlight: Meet BDI Graphic Designer Chelsea Campbell

An Insiderā€™s Outlookā€¦ Creativity and Culture According to CareerBuilder, todayā€™s millennials ā€“ those born between 1981 and 1996 ā€“ spend an average of only two years and nine months in…

Partnerships

BDI is proud to be a long-standing member of the Citygate Network and represent the interests of our client partners at Citygateā€™s annual and district conference.

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Partnerships

A leader in philanthropic news, research and trends, the Giving Institute hosts annual events for its members, which BDI attends.

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BDI staff continuously deepen their fundraising knowledge and hone their expertise at the Association of Fundraising Professionalsā€™ annual conferences and events.

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BDIā€™s enduring partnership with the Association of National Advertisers is demonstrated through our annual attendance of their conferences, and the involvement of several BDI staff as members of ANA committees and as ANA award judges.

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Partnerships

BDI is proud to serve alongside other organizations and firms within the Nonprofit Alliance who are working to strengthen and support the nonprofit sector.

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BDI is grateful to call the city of Monrovia a home to our business and conduct our operations in this supportive community.

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BDI is a member of the Direct Marketing Fundraisers Association and our staff is represented on their board.

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To support our work with faith-driven organizations, BDI attends Christian Leadership Allianceā€™s annual conference.

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As part of DMAWā€™s direct response fundraising and marketing community, BDI regularly sends our staff to attend their conferences and other continued learning opportunities.

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