BWF—Bentz Whaley Flessner—has been the trusted partner of nonprofits since 1983, when founders Bruce Flessner, Frank Bentz, and John Whaley set out to make the world a better place by serving the philanthropic sector. Today, we work with large and mid-sized nonprofits across the full spectrum of philanthropy—universities, academic medical centers, health systems, arts and culture organizations, faith-based institutions, and NGOs throughout North America, Europe, Australia, Africa, and the Pacific Rim. We deliver a comprehensive, data-driven approach to fundraising strategy, technology, and donor engagement, ensuring our clients achieve their goals on time and on budget.

We are former heads of development, campaign experts, data scientists, prospect development specialists, and communications professionals who have dedicated our careers to the nonprofit sector. Our collaborative team brings together decades of industry experience with a robust knowledge base and proven methodology—so every engagement draws on both frontline fundraising insight and cutting-edge analytical capability. We are not generalists; we are specialists who understand the unique dynamics of philanthropic organizations from the inside out.

We offer structured yet agile services across four core capability areas: campaign and fundraising strategy, technology and operations, engagement and donor experience, and enterprise solutions. From campaign planning studies and high-net-worth prospecting to CRM optimization, digital marketing, donor relations, and organizational strategic planning, BWF provides everything a nonprofit needs to build stronger fundraising programs, execute successful campaigns, and sustain long-term philanthropic growth.

Nonprofits exist to change the world, and BWF exists to help them make it happen. Our purpose is to empower philanthropic organizations to deliver on their promises—transforming the way they operate, growing their revenue, and amplifying their mission impact. We are committed to transforming philanthropy by deploying the best tools, techniques, and people in service of organizations solving the world's greatest challenges.

We believe in collaboration over competition, data over assumption, and lasting impact over short-term results. We approach every client partnership with transparency, rigor, and genuine investment in their success. Innovation is in our DNA—from launching Donor AI to pioneering data science in nonprofit fundraising—and we hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards of expertise and integrity in everything we do.

We are the only firm that combines deep campaign expertise, advanced data science, and full-service technology capabilities under one roof—built exclusively for nonprofits. Our team brings extensive backgrounds across every facet of philanthropy, and our Innovation Hub continuously shapes new tools and methodologies that keep clients ahead of the curve. With nearly four decades of proven results—from $2.3B campaigns at Arizona State University to data transformation at leading health systems—we deliver consistency, scale, and the highest-caliber client experience in the industry.