The NonProfit Times

MAY 10, 2024

That is some of the data from the research arm of software giant Blackbaud, following a survey of more than 1,000 Gen Zers and nearly 300 nonprofit professionals. Don’t disregard snail mail, even with your ‘very online’ youngest donors,” the authors wrote.

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NetWits

JUNE 20, 2011

YouTube is the worlds second largest search engine, but does Googles nonprofit program make video a useful fundraising channel? With so many new fundraising channels, how do you figure out how to successfully leverage each to raise money for your organization? Don’t sweat it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

That’s 56% higher than the average first-year, online-only donor retention rate of 24% according to the 2019 Charitable Giving Report from the Blackbaud Institute Index. Use a multi-channel approach. For any fundraising campaign, you’ll see the best results from using every channel available to you.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2022

If not, look into a platform such as JustGiving® from Blackbaud®, which is free and easy to publish a branded campaign to start raising money! Bonus – if you have Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT®, you can integrate the two products. Want to learn more about the JustGiving from Blackbaud integration with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 24, 2012

Nicole McGougan is a Blackbaud public relations associate. The Blackbaud Impact Awards recognize nonprofits who have used Blackbaud’s solutions in new and innovative ways to make a positive impact on their local communities and around the world. The categories include: Best Overall Use of Blackbaud.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 2, 2018

In a sea of channels, the best way to stand out is to ensure you’re showing up where your audience is most likely to be. But navigating information channels is trickier than navigating TV channels, especially if you don’t have the right information. Here are a few key takeaways: Direct mail still brings in the most money.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 11, 2012

This guest blog post was written by Amy Kellinger, senior channel marketing manager at Blackbaud. Donated Blackbaud services are available at TechSoup. Many of you might be wondering what this means for both Blackbaud and Convio’s customers and partners. Or, share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2011

Blackbaud updates these indices each month and they are based on a three-month moving average of year- over-year percent changes in revenue. The Blackbaud indices include organizations that raised money specifically for Haiti relief in the year-over-year analysis. The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving would be up 6.3%

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sgEngage

AUGUST 4, 2023

Corporate social responsibility is a growing concern and an employee giving program provides a simple channel to support a cause the company cares about. How Blackbaud’s Software Can Help Employee Giving Programs Blackbaud is a leader in nonprofit software tools that make employee giving programs a breeze.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In the recent report from the Blackbaud Institute, Philanthropy Through Recession: How Savvy Organizations Weather Uncertain Times , the data shows that the sector has remained relatively strong throughout. An organization is really just one channel in which they realize their own goals for impact.”

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TechImpact

JULY 16, 2014

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.” Preferred giving channel.

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Care2

JUNE 15, 2011

But what if you don’t have the budget or staff to focus on eight (or eighteen) different giving channels? Join us on Wednesday, June 29 from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET for Multi-Channel Fundraising: Magic or Myth? Speakers: Allison Van Diest, Internet Solutions Architect, Blackbaud. We can help!

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sgEngage

JULY 15, 2023

Implementing a donor management program allows organizations to create a simplified channel of communication with donors about outcomes, upcoming actions, and special events. The software provides a clear communication channel with donors and board directors to keep members informed and educated about goals and overall growth.

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NetWits

OCTOBER 4, 2011

They key to raising more money is to figure out how to utilize offline and online channels together. When you do them both well you have an opportunity to increase overall giving per donor by up to 3X that of a single channel donor. 2010 Online Giving Report by Blackbaud. What the data tells us ….

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sgEngage

JUNE 21, 2011

This year, I’m happy to be teaming up with Frank Barry, Internet Strategy Manager at Blackbaud and a frequent contributor to NetWits Think Tank and Mashable. The free webinar is called: Hot or Not: Which Fundraising Channels Are a Forecast for Success?

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

Nonprofits should provide all volunteers with information about their mission, vision, and impact, along with access to training resources, documented expectations, available channels for on-site and off-site communication, and ways to provide feedback about their overall experience.

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sgEngage

JUNE 30, 2023

This article covers the nuances of nonprofit marketing, exploring the different types, channels, and challenges. How Blackbaud Can Help The Impact of Nonprofit Marketing Nonprofit marketing aims to increase the awareness, engagement, and contributions from donors (especially first-time advocates).

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Check out some of the info and screenshots I shared last week on the Blackbaud webinar Year-End Fundraising Campaigns that Rock with Frank Barry from Blackbaud and Kai MacMahon from Autism Speaks. While a large majority of donations are still made by check (79 percent), online fundraising is the fastest growing donation channel. –

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AFP Blog

APRIL 11, 2013

Press Release Blackbaud Ranks Most Generous Online U.S. Cities for 2012 | Blackbaud News : Blackbaud Ranks Most Generous Online U.S. cities consistently rise to the top in their adoption of digital giving channels. cities consistently rise to the top in their adoption of digital giving channels.

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NTEN

JANUARY 24, 2012

On January 17th, the nonprofit, technology, and financial communities learned that Blackbaud was beginning the steps to acquire Convio , whose board had approved the purchase. This news came as a surprise to most people in those communities, and triggered much discussion in both traditional media and social media channels.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

There is undeniable momentum in online fundraising as highlighted by data in the Blackbaud Luminate Online® Benchmark Report 2020. Take your online fundraising beyond email by leveraging other channels like texting, digital ads, and DRTV (direct response TV). increase in email conversion rate. Optimize Online Giving.

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sgEngage

APRIL 30, 2021

Analysis of Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT ® data from U.S. Since 2011, the Blackbaud Institute has continued to see a decline in number of households donating, but an increase in total donations. According to the Blackbaud Institute 2020 Charitable Giving R eport , the retention rate for these donors is 66%.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

In fact, in 2021, we saw 13% growth in online crowdfunding globally through JustGiving from Blackbaud. Recently, in The Tipping Point from the Blackbaud Institute , we found that more than one-third of donors say they increased their giving during the pandemic. Have multi-channel consistency. Every dollar from everyone counts.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

So, if your approach is too broad, can you best pinpoint the tactics and channels which work best for the resources you have available? When the Blackbaud Institute first explored online marketing a decade ago, we could not have predicted the trajectory of today’s digital marketing strategies.

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sgEngage

JULY 18, 2023

A poll on your Instagram stories, e-newsletter, or other active social channel will give you insights into where your supporters are most likely to engage. Just be sure you are stewarding them to this new platform by announcing it on your other social channels, in your e-newsletter, and with a call-out on your website.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

At the highest level, most nonprofits recognize that a) there are lots of people communicating via social media channels, b) those people influence their friends and family through social media channels, and c) those people and their networks are supporters or potential supporters of nonprofit organizations.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 6, 2012

Frank Barry is a digital and online marketing strategist at Blackbaud , but he's spent close to ten years helping nonprofits be more. Constant Contact and Blackbaud have teamed up with TechSoup to offer you an exciting free series focused on helping you be a better communicator and fundraiser. effective online.

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sgEngage

JULY 3, 2023

For example, think of strategies for engaging your base through new, low- or no-cost channels, or implement automated processes to speed up operations. Fund Accounting Software that Drives Impact Find out how Blackbaud’s Financial Edge NXT® fits your organization. Communicate openly and often with stakeholders.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Identify the top line for each channel. Next, calculate the expenses for each channel. With these two numbers, you can identify the ROI for each channel. See how reports and dashboards in Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT® can help you save time and make informed decisions with our datasheet.

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NetWits

APRIL 4, 2012

Using Social Scoring, you can identify four categories of social media users within your database: Key Influencers, Engagers, Multi-channel Consumers and Standard Consumers. Multi-channel Consumers : Active on at least two social network sites, these people make up about 39 percent of all social media users. Four Social Media Types.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 25, 2021

You’ve read articles about up-and-coming communications channels and whether you should incorporate them into your nonprofit outreach strategy. But, the fact of the matter is, the channels you employ will have little impact on your outreach strategy if the messages you send through those channels are subpar. Check it out here.

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NetWits

MARCH 22, 2011

I originally developed this content with Danielle Brigida ( @starfocus ) for the 2010 Blackbaud Conference for Nonprofits, and I’ve used it many times since then to help organizations get their programs off the ground. Is your organization listening to social media channels? Feel free to download it and start listening today!

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

We wanted to see if this was a channel that our community responded well to. We work with JustGiving® and Blackbaud Professional Services to create an attractive, branded crowdfunding hub for our Giving Day. Plan to use multiple channels to reach your target audiences and make sure that messaging is consistent across all channels.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Blackbaud Altru has powerful analytic tools that can help you better understand your organization’s audiences and you can your own create patron personas. They describe the demographics of your core supporter segments, but personas can also describe your supporters’ motivations, channel preferences, and even personal details like hobbies.

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Socialbrite

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Donors are still eager to support the organizations and causes they care about, yet they expect to be engaged differently — often through digital channels. According to The Blackbaud Institute , 28% of all nonprofit donations in 2021 came from a mobile device. Nurture donor relationships through digital channels.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

With over 500 minutes (that’s 10 hrs) of free event fundraising consulting you’ll learn everything from how to get started with your first event to running effective multi-channel communications programs that increase fundraising performance. Increase Communication Effectiveness Through Multi-channel Marketing.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Try to pull as much as you can from existing content across your other communications channels to avoid duplicative efforts. However, by thinking beyond the report itself, there are ways to leverage the content across other channels to reach new audiences and build new connections.

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