People in Fundraising, Season 1, Ep. 26: Amy Lampi, BWF, Texas

Originally recorded and aired in fall 2022: BWF’s Amy Lampi, who co-authored the just-published book, “BeneFactors: Why Some Fundraising Professionals Always Succeed,” with BWF’s CEO Josh Birkholz! Amy and I spoke yesterday, part of her and Josh’s book launch efforts. 

“BeneFactors” is designed to help educate board members, CEO’s, emerging fundraising leaders, and longtime philanthropic professionals alike. It offers a primer on the soft skills in philanthropy as it seeks to guide, affirm, and inspire people in the nonprofit field.

Amy focuses on how the word “philanthropy” means the love of humanity. “How are we, as development professionals, connecting donors with their passion? That is the love of humanity. We are here for a higher calling. We are here to advance the missions of our organizations. I see that as what I am meant to do!”

She also firmly believes that “Development is all about the connecting business…Other people add to my life, as I hope to add to theirs. Collaborative fundraising is our future."