Tech Soup

JULY 24, 2012

Blackbaud guest bloggers share expert fundraising tips and simple steps for creating a Facebook page that rocks. Also check out the special rates on Adobe Connect web conferencing from TechSoup donation partner, BetterWorld Telecom. TechSoup has new product donations! TechSoup is keeping busy this July. TechSoup Blog.

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NTEN

MAY 17, 2013

As you refine your fundraising strategy and explore new ways of connecting with donors, check out Blackbaud ''s 2013 Online Marketing Benchmark Study for Nonprofits to compare your organization to others and gather new ideas. You can register for the event or make a donation here: [link]. and James L.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

If you’re not familiar with the process The SXSW Interactive Festival (scheduled March, 2012 in Austin, Texas) is a huge new media event. We’ve even got a few more on tap … More by Blackbaud … Epic Fail! SXSW 2012 session voting is nearing the end. We’ve got until Friday Sept 9th (right, tomorrow).

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2016

Houston, Texas: What's Your Story? Austin, Texas: VolunteerSpot | Harness the Power of Volunteers | Product Spotlight. Vancouver, British Columbia: Tech for Good: Blackbaud Is Coming on May 24. Arlington, Texas: DFW Nonprofit Geeks. Austin, Texas: Microsoft | How to Obtain a Donation and the Benefits of Microsoft 365.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 19, 2014

And this year AFPIcon takes place from March 23 through March 25 in San Antonio, Texas. Palo is the Senior Strategy Consultant for Blackbaud and Radencic manages Blackbaud’s first-year initiative to help nonprofits succeed at online fundraising. A one-time donation and then… nothing.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 28, 2019

The University of Texas at Austin just announced a new endowment providing free tuition for students from families with incomes less than $65,000. These programs are possible because of generous donations to scholarship funds. Have current students call alumni to solicit scholarship donations.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

But one thing that tends to fall through the cracks amidst all the hoopla surrounding this last quarter is your website, more importantly, your donation landing pages. It may be in great shape and fully prepared for all the donations that will pour in during November and December. Have you looked at it lately? Is it painless?

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Guest post from Blackbaud intern, Ben Baker. Ben works on Blackbaud’s Corporate Communications Team, is a Graduate Student at University of Texas School of Advertising (Hook ‘Em) and a Mississippi native. Ben loves his beautiful wife, pretzels, everything about football and all things social media. Everybody wants to be a VIP.

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sgEngage

MAY 8, 2023

That’s why grants should be one piece of your funding pie, which also includes direct donations and fees for programs or services Another reason to be intentional about the grants you try for is because most grants require significant staff resources to apply for and manage. Look for organizations that provide grants for your community (e.g.,

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Care2

OCTOBER 20, 2007

Other providers, such as Blackbaud may follow their lead. As I learned from attending the just completed Convio Summit in Austin, Texas, a discussion about APIs and databases fortunately doesnt have to be technical. The upcoming donations API will allow organizations to deliver a completely customized donation experience.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 19, 2021

According to Blackbaud Institute Index , across all nonprofit subsectors, there has been a 36% increase in online giving year-over-year from April through June 2020 compared to the same time period in 2019. And on the confirmation page, include a soft ask with an online donation form. Plus, this is a great acquisition strategy for you!

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2011

In non-disaster fundraising, The Communities Foundation of Texas raised $10.7 million online in a single day during the 2011 North Texas Giving Day. Donations made through social media currently represent a very small percentage of online giving currently. Blackbaud has more data about the nonprofit sector than anyone else.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 10, 2020

In the April edition of Blackbaud Canada’s True North Speaker Series, Certified Fundraising Executive Sam Laprade explored what she called a fundraising “sweet spot” — the intersection of data, stewardship, and storytelling — and how any organization can find unrealized potential within their existing donor base.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2014

Some statistics from the infographic: $88 is the average donation size. We looked at the donation motivations and habits of individuals and their social media usage habits. The infographic also summarizes data about Giving Tuesday from Blackbaud. 534 is the average total amount raised by an individual.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 22, 2015

And don’t forget that every #bbcon tweet = a donation to Latinitas! The Blackbaud Impact Awards recognize nonprofit professionals using technology to power their passions and help good take over. Stop by, tweet with us, take a selfie, or recharge—Let’s create some #bbcon buzz! Keynotes by Nicholas Kristoff and Ashley Judd.

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