Episode 6. BDI’s 2023 Rewind: Top Fundraising Trends

12/20/23 • 18 min

Unwrap the top fundraising trends of 2023... and look forward to what’s coming next!

Katrina Williams and Maddie Lara from BDI’s Marketing team take us on a walk down memory lane. Tune in now for this rewind on the top trends and insights from the last year.

In this episode, you’ll dive deeper into 2023’s...

Shifts in giving + surprising results in philanthropy
Developments in AI + applications for fundraisers
Trends in marketing + what we predict will be BIG in the new year

We’re also revealing the top 5 nonprofit fundraising articles of the year from BDI! Was your favorite in our best of the best? Listen now to find out...

Episode Highlights:

What were the top trends in 2023?
The year’s biggest headlines & fundraising news
Results report: Declines and increases in giving
New forms of fundraising: Text-to-give & TikTok
2023 trends in marketing
New developments in AI and what it means for fundraising
BDI Rewind: Top 5 nonprofit fundraising articles
A special Christmas activity
A GIFT for you... Write a review for a gift card!

Connect with us!

Connect with Katrina Williams: LinkedIn
Connect with Maddie Lara: LinkedIn
Connect with BDI: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

Resources:

Article: Your 5 Top Nonprofit Articles of the Year
Article: Boost Your Results in 2023: Today’s Top Marketing Trends
Article: Fundraising Trends and Challenges in 2023
Article: 5 Takeaways from Giving USA 2023 Annual Report on Philanthropy

Unwrap the top fundraising trends of 2023... and look forward to what’s coming next!

Katrina Williams and Maddie Lara from BDI’s Marketing team take us on a walk down memory lane. Tune in now for this rewind on the top trends and insights from the last year.

In this episode, you’ll dive deeper into 2023’s...

Shifts in giving + surprising results in philanthropy
Developments in AI + applications for fundraisers
Trends in marketing + what we predict will be BIG in the new year

We’re also revealing the top 5 nonprofit fundraising articles of the year from BDI! Was your favorite in our best of the best? Listen now to find out...

Episode Highlights:

What were the top trends in 2023?
The year’s biggest headlines & fundraising news
Results report: Declines and increases in giving
New forms of fundraising: Text-to-give & TikTok
2023 trends in marketing
New developments in AI and what it means for fundraising
BDI Rewind: Top 5 nonprofit fundraising articles
A special Christmas activity
A GIFT for you... Write a review for a gift card!

Connect with us!

Connect with Katrina Williams: LinkedIn
Connect with Maddie Lara: LinkedIn
Connect with BDI: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

Resources:

Article: Your 5 Top Nonprofit Articles of the Year
Article: Boost Your Results in 2023: Today’s Top Marketing Trends
Article: Fundraising Trends and Challenges in 2023
Article: 5 Takeaways from Giving USA 2023 Annual Report on Philanthropy

Previous Episode

Episode 5. Nonprofit Development Strategies for All!

Want to boost your nonprofit team’s engagement? Looking to share the workload more evenly when it comes to development? Seeking ways to strengthen your fundraising? If you answered yes, tune in!

This week’s episode of “Ready Set Give” dives into development strategies for all! Learn to empower EVERYONE on your team to do the all-important work of development (while protecting them – and yourself – from burnout).

Drawing on 15 years in nonprofit fundraising, BDI Strategist and Sr. Account Director David Stolberg is sharing his recommendations for development strategies to keep in-house. You’ll learn...

How to engage your internal team in the important work of development
Which programs run well in-house (monthly giving, major donor outreach, etc.)
Ideas to get your internal team on board with your development strategies

Listen now to learn how you can share the joys (and challenges) of development with others at your organization, and set your team up for success!

Episode Highlights:

David shares about his unique career path to nonprofit fundraising
Why it’s important for nonprofits to handle some strategic work in-house
The programs David recommends to keep in-house
Program #1: Monthly Giving
Program #2: Major Donors
Real-life examples of successful monthly giving & major donor programs
Why should development be the responsibility of everyone on a nonprofit team?
First steps to empowering your team to share in development
David’s final words of advice for nonprofit teams

Connect with us!

Connect with David Stolberg: LinkedIn
Connect with Katrina Williams: LinkedIn
Connect with BDI: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

Resources:

Article Series: Conquering the Development Mountain as a Nonprofit
Article: Creating a Culture of Employee Appreciation
Article: Your Organization Needs Monthly Giving Programs. Here’s why...

Next Episode

Episode 7. Brand Voice Part 1: Build Your Nonprofit’s Brand Voice

How much does your fundraising copy impact your results?

Anna Koons, BDI Creative Content Manager, is sharing how effective fundraising starts with consistent, clear communications – and how you can make this happen at your organization, starting today!

In this episode, you’ll learn how to...

Develop a style guide of copy mandatories for stronger fundraising
Identify your organization’s unique brand voice
Let go of details that don’t really matter when it comes to results

It’s critical to understand how well your brand voice and messaging strategy connect with your donors and prospective supporters. Listen now to learn how to take your fundraising copy to the next level and amplify your message for more impact today!

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