Job Title: CEO

Organization: BWF

Degree(s): Bachelor's and Master's in Nonprofit Arts and Cultural Management

Joshua M. Birkholz, CEO of BWF, is a leader in big philanthropy and an architect of the business of fundraising. In his 20+ years at BWF and nearly 30 years in the charitable sector, Josh has led the establishment of data science in fundraising, developed high ROI operational infrastructure, guided fundraising through challenging economic conditions, empowered the everyday donor, and crafted authentic approaches to high net-worth giving. He is the author of the books Fundraising Analytics (Wiley, 2008) and Benefactors (Wiley, 2022). Josh also contributed to the books A Kaleidoscope of Prospect Development and Return on Character. He is the former Chair of the Board of the Giving USA Foundation, a recipient of the Crystal Apple Award for Teaching Excellence from CASE, and a recipient of the Apra Visionary Award for his innovation in applying data science to fundraising.