Robert Weiner

JANUARY 27, 2012

How) will this affect Blackbaud’s plans for, or ability to build, implement, and support Enterprise CRM? Will Blackbaud continue to develop on both the Salesforce and Infinity platforms? Idealware’s Consumer’s Guide to Low Cost Donor Management Systems reviewed 30 systems, the majority of which don’t come from Convio or Blackbaud.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 24, 2023

Activity trackers, such as the Apple Watch and Fitbit, have revolutionized the way we approach physical fitness and they’re also dramatically changing the way we approach fundraising events. Way of Water Event  Dive into the world of water sports with a Way of Water event.  Think pickleball tournaments and paddleboard races.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

According to the 2019 Blackbaud Charitable Giving Report , online giving grew 6.8% per month – or $425 a year, according to the Blackbaud Luminate Online Benchmarks Report. According to NextAfter , only 14% of organizations prompt one-time donors to upgrade to a monthly gift (also known as a recurring gift) during the donation process.

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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

If your nonprofit organization hosts a peer-to-peer event with thousands of happy participants and supporters, but you don’t have a plan to convert those bikers, gamers, walkers, golfers, dancers, scavenger hunters, or pub crawlers into monthly donors, you’re missing out on the point of putting on an awesome P2P event.

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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. So, the real question is: what will online fundraising look like moving forward? There are a few data points from the Benchmark Report that offer a glimpse into the future of online fundraising: 42.4%

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sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2023

If your fundraising team is stressed and stretched too thin, you’re not alone. A recent study by the Chronicle of Philanthropy found that long hours and limited staff support has almost half of fundraisers eyeing the door, with 28% planning to leave the profession altogether. Burnout is widespread.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 19, 2022

However, the most popular posts have been in the areas of fund accounting, grantmaking, fundraising, and data intelligence! 10 Considerations for Creating a Budgeting Process by Carrie Watkins, Blackbaud. 4 Secrets to a Successful Fundraising Portfolio Review by Tanya Cole, Blackbaud. By Carrie Cobb, Blackbaud.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

You’re wrapping up the end of year fundraising frenzy and looking at what the new year may bring. It’s a perfect chance to review your fundraising portfolios and adjust as needed. . According to Blackbaud data , the perfect fundraising portfolio is 120 prospects or less. It’s about that time. Look at macro trends. .

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

There are many ways you can use text-to-give to improve your fundraising strategy. Use Text-to-Give in Fundraising Events. Incorporate Text-to-Give in Ambassador Fundraising. For example, if you’re running a virtual fundraising event for shelter animals, you could make your keyword SAVEDOGS.

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NetWits

JUNE 1, 2011

Register for our Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Newsletter and get a monthly dose of quality content. Now that we are all “believers,” the next step is to know how it is affecting us and our online fundraising. Now that we are all “believers,” the next step is to know how it is affecting us and our online fundraising.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 18, 2021

But then COVID came – and suddenly, food bank fundraising was changed (quite possibly, forever). Events were cancelled. Now you might wonder, “What does that have to do with fundraising and food banks?” Organizations across the board had a drastic increase in first-time gift givers in 2020. Well, quite a lot, because….

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Whenever fall approaches, the professional fundraiser in me starts a long running list that will last precisely until January 1 st : end of year fundraising is here. In the past I have been guilty of launching into end of year fundraising without reflecting upon the previous year. Celebrate the non-financial gifts.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 16, 2023

Fundraising serves as a way to raise awareness and money towards your mission. Here are 7 ways to make your fundraising campaigns more effective. For most nonprofits, fundraising is a year-round event. A few fundraising statistics to know. How do you reach new donors? How do you engage existing ones?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 11, 2021

But in a fundraising organization, Finance is heavily dependent on Development systems to furnish accurate, unambiguous fundraising data to the general ledger, so that correct annual and monthly financial reporting can be produced. How fundraising revenue is recognized and recorded. funds or property donated).

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

At October's Blackbaud UK Relationship Management conference, I discussed Challenge Event Fundraising and the best ways to get the most out of these events. So why is the average Blackbaud gift for this stuff in the UK sitting at £69 for 2009? I'd like to share some of the findings but first some background.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Her university highlighted the ways she could connect with other commuter students and even alums via social media, in-person events, and university eNewsletters. They send Martha regular statements for her sustaining gifts, little gifts in the school colors (a pin, a scarf, etc.), But that isn’t the lesson here.

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NetWits

AUGUST 23, 2011

Register for our Event Fundraising eNewsletter to receive more practical fundraising tips like these in your inbox. Have you ever thought to yourself, “ hummm, I wish I could turn my non-fundraising participants or low-dollar fundraisers into money raising superstars! ”? Get their first gift. Register Now

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Fundraisers have been through real challenges before.” Let’s dive into the basics of nonprofit emails so you can improve your fundraising results in any economy. But take heart. Thank you’s. Peer to peer.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Register for our Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Newsletter. One that's passionate about a cause and ready to be a fundraising super star! Turning your everyday supporters into fundraising superstars isn’t easy. It requires the right combination of fundraising expertise, engaged staff members, and savvy technology.

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NetWits

MAY 17, 2011

Register for our Social Fundraising Newsletter and immediately get access to the full reports used to construct this INFOGRAPHIC. Over the past five years peer-to-peer fundraising (aka social fundraising, event fundraising or friendraising) revenue has more than doubled online – reaching close to the billion-dollar mark.

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NetWits

APRIL 12, 2012

Guest post by Bill Connors , author of Fundraising with The Raiser’s Edge: A Non-Technical Guide. >> Join his free webinar on 4/17/12 @ 2pm ET - Making a major impact with your major gifts program. — Larger and larger gifts are being given online. The question for me is, “Is this major gifts fundraising ?”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Fundraising comes down to one thing: relationships. With Blackbaud, it is easy to consolidate processes and communications so that you are maximizing both efficiency and effectiveness. Who Raiser’s Edge is great for: Organizations with large development teams and aggressive fundraising goals. 5) Neon :: neoncrm.com.

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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. Every dollar from everyone counts. Share the impact. Use engaging visuals.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

There are many factors in fundraising, from early engagement to a donor’s ultimate or legacy gift. The human talent component of fundraising is vital to a successful development office. The human talent component of fundraising is vital to a successful development office. They spend time cultivating and engaging donors.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 4, 2023

Employee giving programs, often called corporate philanthropy programs, encourage engagement and connection through targeted fundraising that has a lasting positive impact. Employee giving campaigns are an expedited approach to charitable fundraising, allowing companies to launch employee giving efforts during a specific time of year.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

When my sister first started working with a nonprofit museum, she had a lot to learn about the fundraising process for the organization. At one of the first auction events she worked, she was reprimanded for showing a donor a seat a the far end of the room. Fundraising metrics. Why was this such an egregious mistake?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Nonprofits encompass organizations of all sizes, varied organizational structures, unique missions, and a limitless range of fundraising priorities. Yet for all that may be different between organizations, shared fundraising challenges seem to endure, especially when it comes to identifying more opportunities for major gifts.

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sgEngage

JULY 12, 2021

Fundraising without big events. Blackbaud Institute npEXPERTS 2021 eBook. The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Use Uncertainty to Become the Exceptional Leader You Are Meant to Be by Marc A. Areas that need to be left behind in order to move forward. Letting donors make decisions for themselves. Listen Now: Resources: Marc A.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Raiser's Edge NXT is the new online fundraising and relationship management software for nonprofits by TechSoup donor partner Blackbaud. instead of "next" and often abbreviated RE NXT) automates ongoing online fundraising, events, campaigns, membership, email marketing, payment processing, and even crowdfunding.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 21, 2021

According to Salesforce.org’s Nonprofit Trends Report (3rd Edition), 71% of organizations surveyed had to accelerate their move to digital programs or events last year due to the pandemic. When supporter information remains segregated, fundraising initiatives can be crippled. The giving history on her actual record is now understated.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 22, 2020

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound was excited to host their annual Big Breakfast, a celebration of their impact on the community and their second highest grossing fundraiser of the year , on March 26, 2020. We haven’t really focused on peer-to-peer fundraising so this was pretty new for us.” . www.blackbaud.com/covid-19 ?for

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NetWits

JUNE 7, 2012

Download the complete 2011 Online Giving Report to learn more about the 13% YoY growth, double-digit growth since 2009 and the top reasons your nonprofit should invest in its online fundraising program. During those months, healthcare’s online earnings increased from around seven percent to roughly 11 percent of their total online gifts.

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

When executed effectively a strong GivingTuesday campaign can help your nonprofit ramp up fundraising and volunteer registration going into the new year. Blackbaud Giving Tuesday Report ). The online average gift size exceeded $147.00 Blackbaud Giving Tuesday Report ). Blackbaud Giving Tuesday Trends ). Winspire ).

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

Giving histories, gift amounts, and frequencies can reveal a lot about future willingness to give. From tracking conversations and donations to event registrations, you can note every interaction you have with a supporter in your nonprofit CRM. When it comes to donor data, there’s a lot to keep track of. What is a nonprofit CRM?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2021

As another challenging year comes to a close and your end of year fundraising winds up, how did your peer-to-peer strategy perform? Either way, it’s important to go into 2022 with a strong digital fundraising strategy to take advantage of an increasingly more captive online audience. . Did you hit or miss the mark in 2021?

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sgEngage

APRIL 28, 2022

To conclude National Volunteer Month, we’ve gathered the best volunteer management tips and tricks from Blackbaud Champions. . Communication is number one… You need to keep them engaged and excited about what they are volunteering for. – Michelle Moses, special events and advancement services manager at St.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 1, 2023

With the rise of mailing costs coupled with worldwide fundraising competition for every cent, your nonprofit organization can’t afford to guess when it comes to your fundraising program’s direct mail expenses. If your event participants are only event donors, steward them via other mediums less expensive than direct mail.

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