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The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 185: Promoting Your Value as a Database Administrator

Connection Cafe

Database administrators (also commonly called database managers, DBAs or DBMs) are often operating behind the scenes, outside of the spotlight. Confessions of a Nonprofit Database Administrator. Confessions of a Nonprofit Database Administrator, Part II. Ashley’s Favorite Things: Actions in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT.

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Information: The Better Half of IT

sgEngage

And every advocate for social good has much to gain by paying attention to the Information half of IT. As a Database Administrator, my world revolves around helping users make sense of the information they receive, from voice-of-the-customer anecdotes and impressions to polished Key Performance Indicator (KPI) graphs, charts, and dashboards.

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Essential Blackbaud Training Resources For Nonprofits

DNL OmniMedia

So, you’ve invested in one of Blackbaud ‘s products? There are a lot of great nonprofit software options out there, from Salesforce to Blackbaud and everything in between, so choosing one that meets your organization’s specific needs is no small feat. Free online resources from Blackbaud and careful googling will only get you so far.

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Why Foundations and Grantmaking Professionals Can’t Miss bbcon 2021 Virtual

sgEngage

We’ve got a mix of sessions for grantmaking, fund accounting, marketing & CRM professionals at community, independent, and family foundations of all types and sizes, and many of them will address the thought leadership and Blackbaud solution-specific topics you would expect to see and hear at this annual event.

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Donor Management Software: Buyer’s Guide + 16 Top Solutions

Bloomerang

Nonprofits use donor management software or a donor database to organize their donor data and ensure its accuracy. You may have heard this software referred to by a few different names, including donor management software, nonprofit CRM , donor database, donor software, and donor tracking software. Marketing solutions.

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5 Fundraising Power Principles to End Your Year Strong

sgEngage

For insights into what will make your organization standout and ring above the buzz, we’ve connected with members of our Blackbaud Champions community who shared tried and true practices that will maximize the success of your year-end fundraising campaigns. Additionally, look at which of your donors you haven’t heard from recently.

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10 Ways To Segment Donors To Improve Nonprofit Fundraising Effectiveness

TechImpact

According to a 2013 study conducted by Blackbaud , overall donations to nonprofits increased in 2013 by 4.9%, and digital donations increased 6.4%. In another 2013 study conducted by Blackbaud found that “response and click through rates in nonprofit email campaigns declined by 16% and 18.7%, from 2012.” Generation demographic.

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