Business Details
Nonprofit Fundraising Strategy & Consulting Solutions
Bentz Whaley Flessner empowers nonprofit organizations to achieve their missions through strategic fundraising, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making. Founded by experts with decades of experience in philanthropy, we combine deep industry knowledge with innovative technology solutions to help clients navigate complex challenges. Our team includes former heads of development, campaign strategists, data scientists, and CRM specialists who deliver tailored programs for sustainable growth. We specialize in campaign planning, donor engagement, systems implementation, and organizational strategy, ensuring clients maximize their impact.By leveraging analytics and proven methodologies, we transform nonprofits' fundraising capabilities, donor relationships, and operational efficiency. Our client-centric approach emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and measurable outcomes, building long-term partnerships that drive meaningful change. With a track record of success across education, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors, we provide the expertise organizations need to thrive in an evolving philanthropic landscape.
Services
Annual Giving
Campaign Communications
Systems Implementation
Data Science
Donor Relations
Highlights and features
- We provide data-driven campaign planning with measurable outcomes.
- Our team includes former nonprofit executives and fundraising leaders.
- We implement customized donor engagement strategies for annual and capital campaigns.
- We optimize technology systems for improved operational efficiency.
- We combine strategic planning with execution support for long-term success.
Services
Annual Giving
Annual Giving programs enhance donor engagement through targeted outreach and segmentation strategies. We develop digital campaigns that build recurring donor relationships while increasing year-over-year contributions. Our approach combines analytics with personalized communication to optimize nonprofit revenue streams.
Campaign Communications
Campaign Communications creates tailored messaging frameworks for fundraising initiatives. We develop strategic narratives that align with organizational goals while ensuring consistent brand representation across all donor touchpoints. Our solutions integrate traditional and digital channels for maximum impact.
Systems Implementation
Systems Implementation guides nonprofits through CRM adoption and optimization. We specialize in Salesforce, Slate, and Blackbaud platforms to streamline operations and improve data management. Our experts ensure technology investments deliver measurable improvements in fundraising effectiveness and organizational efficiency.
Data Science
Data Science services transform philanthropic data into actionable insights. We apply predictive modeling and donor segmentation techniques to improve campaign performance. Our analytics solutions help nonprofits make evidence-based decisions that enhance donor retention and gift conversion rates.
Donor Relations
Donor Relations programs strengthen donor connections through personalized experiences. We create engagement roadmaps that build loyalty and increase lifetime donor value. Our strategies combine technology tools with human-centered approaches to foster lasting philanthropic relationships.
People
Josh Birkholz
Chief Executive Officer
Josh Birkholz leads BWF as Chief Executive Officer, bringing extensive nonprofit technology and fundraising experience. He oversees organizational strategy and client success while maintaining active consulting roles across major accounts.
Grant Christianson
Chief Financial Officer
As Chief Financial Officer, Grant Christianson manages financial operations and business development. With decades of experience in nonprofit finance, he ensures sound fiscal management while supporting strategic growth initiatives across client organizations.
Katrina Klaproth
Chief Operating Officer
Katrina Klaproth directs daily operations and service delivery as Chief Operating Officer. Her expertise in campaign planning and organizational strategy helps nonprofits achieve fundraising goals through structured implementation frameworks and performance measurement systems.
Mark Marshall
Chief Strategy Officer
Mark Marshall develops strategic solutions as Chief Strategy Officer. He specializes in campaign infrastructure design and donor engagement strategies, combining analytic rigor with practical implementation to improve nonprofit fundraising effectiveness across sectors.
James Barnard
Operations Consulting
James Barnard provides operations consulting expertise, focusing on process optimization and technology integration. He helps nonprofits streamline workflows and implement systems that improve fundraising efficiency and organizational performance.
Questions
What nonprofit sectors do you specialize in?
We serve education, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations with tailored fundraising and strategic solutions.
Do you offer technology implementation services?
Yes, we specialize in CRM implementation for nonprofits including Salesforce, Slate, and Blackbaud platforms.
How do you approach campaign planning?
Our campaign planning combines data analysis, donor segmentation, and strategic messaging for measurable fundraising outcomes.
Can you help with donor engagement strategies?
We develop personalized donor engagement programs that increase retention and lifetime donor value through analytics-driven approaches.
Do you provide organizational assessments?
Yes, we offer comprehensive assessments that evaluate fundraising capacity and organizational readiness for strategic growth.
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