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I get it. You’re committed to making a difference in the world. You love you what you do and you’re good at it. But you struggle with finding the right balance between your work and having a fulfilling personal life. MORE
If you spend any time working with foundations, you’ll notice a central thread in the stories told by their leaders, in the content posted to their websites, and in the information they share with the news media. That thread is money. Most foundation stories start and end with money. This is true whether the story comes from a private foundation, family foundation, community foundation, or healthcare conversion. Much of what they talk about centers on grants made, assets held, and gifts received. MORE
As a nonprofit organization, the work you do is dependent on the generosity of your supporters. It is important to do everything in your power to engage supporters and maximize the impact of each and every donor. MORE
It’s no secret that turnover is a known evil for many social good organizations. What may be less obvious are the reasons why. MORE
Yin and Yang – the concept of two forces co-existing in harmony as opposites– isn’t often what one thinks about when considering how to grow an email list. But recent changes by email service providers like Gmail, Yahoo and Outlook now makes this ancient idea incredibly relevant today. MORE
Prospect researchers are up to their ears in data—and usually with requests. Responding to individual needs probably occupies most of your day but reacting to requests is not the best way to spend your time. MORE
As a nonprofit leader myself, I know how frequently social sector organizations are strapped for capacity. MORE
Donor acquisition is all the rage, but did you know nearly 3 out of 4 new donors leave and never come back. I’d stay that’s pretty stinky, wouldn’t you? Blackbaud’s latest Charitable Giving Report sheds light on the importance of donor retention in the nonprofit industry. MORE
Robotic process automation (RPA) is leading a revolution… one that will save the average healthcare organization hundreds of hours a year in administrative time. It puts CFOs and CIOs in a unique position to transform their roles to be strategic advisors focused on powering social good. MORE
Occupational fraud is a chilling reality for businesses and organizations of all sizes and occurs across industries—even within the nonprofit sector. MORE
Online fundraising isn’t a fad. As a matter of fact, online fundraising accounted for seven-percent of total fundraising in 2016. Online fundraising has also proven to be an extremely effective donors acquisition vehicle. MORE
Coming up with strategies for fundraising can be difficult. However, if there’s a culture in place that promotes and encourages giving as a norm, an important chunk of the work is already done. That’s why it’s so important to create a culture of philanthropy, especially in social good organizations. MORE
The days of the “wild west” when it comes to mass email marketing, where anyone can employ mass email to send an email message to any email address, if it existed, and it was delivered, have come to an end. MORE
There’s a lot of change happening in the healthcare industry – from mergers and acquisitions to changes in funding. That makes it a perfect opportunity for healthcare fundraising to change, too. Healthcare organizations have an incredible opportunity with sustainers – donors who choose to give using an automated recurring payment through their bank account or credit card (most of the time monthly). MORE
Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) is the political voice for kids. We’re fiercely bipartisan because we believe that kids’ issues shouldn’t be a Republican or Democratic issue. MORE
#GivingTuesday is the largest global day of giving and it’s fast approaching. According to GivingTuesday.org, over $300 million was raised online in 2017, totaling 2.5 million gifts. This philanthropic effort continues to grow, especially across all social media efforts. MORE
Congratulations! You got the grant! It probably took you a long time to get here. The entire grants process—from writing the application to receiving the award—can take anywhere from six months to several years. But really, your work has just started. MORE
When you decide to go to bbcon , you’re making a big time and resource investment—one that will expose you to new ideas and people and hopefully inspire you when you return to work. Think of me as your guide for the higher ed experience at bbcon. I’m a 17-time bbcon vet and have spoken 23 times at bbcons worldwide. We’re so excited you’re joining us in Nashville this year, and we want to make sure you get as much out of it as you can. MORE
How’s the morale in your office? Are your staff members excited to work together? Or are you plagued with high turnover? How your staff feel about their work affects your bottom line, as donors and volunteers are turned off by a revolving door of staff members. MORE
Given the rapid growth in grassroots advocacy initiatives at organizations large and small, we’ve been talking a lot in our office about the opportunities nonprofits have to drive new types of engagement through advocacy and what makes an organization effective. MORE
Women’s and girls’ empowerment is a sweeping topic, defined and shaped by family beliefs and cultural norms in the community and country where one lives. MORE
The Problem: . I’ve spent a great deal of my career exploring what it takes to sustain a sort of paradox: a highly profitable fundraising organization. . No matter where you’re working in the advancement office, you’re probably addressing this central question in some small way every time you come to work. What adjustments can you make that will make finding new donors and acquiring donations just a little bit easier? . For major giving operation s, the pressure is on. . MORE
2018 was a seminal year for privacy. India drafted its first data privacy bill. The Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal broke, spawning nearly a dozen investigations by international and US regulators over Facebook’s data practices. Its executives were hauled before Congressional committees. MORE
What is leadership? Knowing that management is directive and leadership is connective is a great place to start, but social good leaders often struggle with understanding and balancing these two. MORE
Prior to working at Blackbaud, I spent 10 years working in annual giving. I’m embarrassed to admit that it hadn’t occurred to me in those years that all my work in annual giving was really direct marketing. MORE
This article is the first installment of a four-part series examining digital challenges and opportunities for nonprofits in 2018. Let’s start with the big question: is Facebook worth it? MORE
We’ve all heard the saying “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” Have you ever tried? It’s a myth. You sure can! New forms of games or play can actually provide more happiness and longevity in a dog’s later years. MORE
Today’s nonprofit marketers must be experts in learning how to shift their organizational culture towards a culture of philanthropy. MORE
Focus on the things you can control. Easier said than done, right? The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently reported that 51% of fundraisers plan to leave their current nonprofit within 2 years. MORE
If you’ve been in the fundraising game for quite a bit now, you probably understand the importance of establishing your presence in the online sphere. Every year online donations are taking up a bigger and bigger chunk of total funds to nonprofits, so this is definitely something worth investing in. MORE
December 3 rd, 2019 marks the 8 th annual #GivingTuesday. It has grown every year since its inception and become an important part of the end-of-year giving season. MORE
In our last npENGAGE post , we shared some advice for establishing a trusting corporate volunteer relationship that results in not only great project outcomes, but also sets the foundation for a successful long term partnership. MORE
Have you ever signed up to get email updates from 152 Canadian charities? What about receive, read, and analyze 1,234 emails from those organizations? Or how about make $25 donations to each and every single one of those 152 charities? MORE
As you start planning messaging and emails for Giving Tuesday, spread a little love to your donation forms too. Below I will outline the five tips that can help you stand out from the crowd on a day like Giving Tuesday but are also good enhancements for your everyday forms. MORE
It is not a secret that nonprofits need volunteers and donors to achieve their goals and carry out their mission. The question is, is your organization focusing on the volunteer base that you already have? Many nonprofits do not know that the line between their volunteers and donors is very thin. MORE
From another record-breaking #GivingTuesday to the power of women’s philanthropy, 2018 has been a year replete with new movements and all-time highs. Take a look below to discover the Blackbaud Institute’s top trends that reverberated across the social good sector this year. MORE
“Hello Susan, it’s good to see you,” said the member of Congress at the sight of the constituent walking into his Capitol Hill office. “So, So, what bill will I end up cosponsoring for you today?”. You might think Susan was a wealthy donor or perhaps a significant employer in the Member’s district. MORE
Higher education advancement teams from around the country are noticing that alumni participation is shrinking, even as donations and commitments from a small group of big donors has grown. MORE
Foundations and corporations award more than $85 million annually in charitable giving. That means there are a lot of grants out there, if you know where to look. MORE
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a broad platform that actualizes the idea of giving with a purpose. In 2015 all the United Nations member states adopted the impact measurement framework which consists of 17 broad goals, 169 targets and, currently, 232 indicators. The U.N. MORE
If you’re looking at your organization’s fundraising strategy and trying to find areas where you can improve it before the year-end rush, you’re in luck! With each new year comes improved technology and plenty of new ways to enhance your fundraising. MORE
We’ve filled out a lot of online donation forms. We constantly make small donations to some of our favorite causes to see exactly how well their donation forms perform. MORE
The 8 th annual #GivingTuesday is coming up soon on December 3,2019. GivingTuesday represents an opportunity for everyone to give back in a variety of ways, and companies are increasingly realizing how important it is to get involved in this global movement. Listen in to today’s episode for tips on how your company can leverage its people and core competencies to engage on #GivingTuesday. MORE
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 10, 2019
Given the rapid growth in grassroots advocacy initiatives at organizations large and small, we’ve been talking a lot in our office about the opportunities nonprofits have to drive new types of engagement through advocacy and what makes an organization effective.
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 7, 2019
If you’re looking at your organization’s fundraising strategy and trying to find areas where you can improve it before the year-end rush, you’re in luck! With each new year comes improved technology and plenty of new ways to enhance your fundraising.
Connection Cafe
APRIL 19, 2019
Donor acquisition is all the rage, but did you know nearly 3 out of 4 new donors leave and never come back. I’d stay that’s pretty stinky, wouldn’t you? Blackbaud’s latest Charitable Giving Report sheds light on the importance of donor retention in the nonprofit industry.
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 1, 2019
The days of the “wild west” when it comes to mass email marketing, where anyone can employ mass email to send an email message to any email address, if it existed, and it was delivered, have come to an end.
Connection Cafe
APRIL 11, 2019
As a nonprofit leader myself, I know how frequently social sector organizations are strapped for capacity.
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Foundations and corporations award more than $85 million annually in charitable giving. That means there are a lot of grants out there, if you know where to look.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 8, 2019
I get it. You’re committed to making a difference in the world. You love you what you do and you’re good at it. But you struggle with finding the right balance between your work and having a fulfilling personal life.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 4, 2019
How’s the morale in your office? Are your staff members excited to work together? Or are you plagued with high turnover? How your staff feel about their work affects your bottom line, as donors and volunteers are turned off by a revolving door of staff members.
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Congratulations! You got the grant! It probably took you a long time to get here. The entire grants process—from writing the application to receiving the award—can take anywhere from six months to several years. But really, your work has just started.
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
December 3 rd, 2019 marks the 8 th annual #GivingTuesday. It has grown every year since its inception and become an important part of the end-of-year giving season.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 28, 2019
It’s no secret that turnover is a known evil for many social good organizations. What may be less obvious are the reasons why.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
We’ve all heard the saying “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” Have you ever tried? It’s a myth. You sure can! New forms of games or play can actually provide more happiness and longevity in a dog’s later years.
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
What is leadership? Knowing that management is directive and leadership is connective is a great place to start, but social good leaders often struggle with understanding and balancing these two.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 20, 2019
Prospect researchers are up to their ears in data—and usually with requests. Responding to individual needs probably occupies most of your day but reacting to requests is not the best way to spend your time.
Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 27, 2018
From another record-breaking #GivingTuesday to the power of women’s philanthropy, 2018 has been a year replete with new movements and all-time highs. Take a look below to discover the Blackbaud Institute’s top trends that reverberated across the social good sector this year.
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
We’ve filled out a lot of online donation forms. We constantly make small donations to some of our favorite causes to see exactly how well their donation forms perform.
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Yin and Yang – the concept of two forces co-existing in harmony as opposites– isn’t often what one thinks about when considering how to grow an email list. But recent changes by email service providers like Gmail, Yahoo and Outlook now makes this ancient idea incredibly relevant today.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Higher education advancement teams from around the country are noticing that alumni participation is shrinking, even as donations and commitments from a small group of big donors has grown.
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Focus on the things you can control. Easier said than done, right? The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently reported that 51% of fundraisers plan to leave their current nonprofit within 2 years.
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Robotic process automation (RPA) is leading a revolution… one that will save the average healthcare organization hundreds of hours a year in administrative time. It puts CFOs and CIOs in a unique position to transform their roles to be strategic advisors focused on powering social good.
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 11, 2019
If you spend any time working with foundations, you’ll notice a central thread in the stories told by their leaders, in the content posted to their websites, and in the information they share with the news media. That thread is money. Most foundation stories start and end with money. This is true whether the story comes from a private foundation, family foundation, community foundation, or healthcare conversion. Much of what they talk about centers on grants made, assets held, and gifts received.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Have you ever signed up to get email updates from 152 Canadian charities? What about receive, read, and analyze 1,234 emails from those organizations? Or how about make $25 donations to each and every single one of those 152 charities?
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 10, 2019
There’s a lot of change happening in the healthcare industry – from mergers and acquisitions to changes in funding. That makes it a perfect opportunity for healthcare fundraising to change, too. Healthcare organizations have an incredible opportunity with sustainers – donors who choose to give using an automated recurring payment through their bank account or credit card (most of the time monthly).
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 10, 2019
The 8 th annual #GivingTuesday is coming up soon on December 3,2019. GivingTuesday represents an opportunity for everyone to give back in a variety of ways, and companies are increasingly realizing how important it is to get involved in this global movement. Listen in to today’s episode for tips on how your company can leverage its people and core competencies to engage on #GivingTuesday.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 27, 2019
Occupational fraud is a chilling reality for businesses and organizations of all sizes and occurs across industries—even within the nonprofit sector.
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 9, 2019
When you decide to go to bbcon , you’re making a big time and resource investment—one that will expose you to new ideas and people and hopefully inspire you when you return to work. Think of me as your guide for the higher ed experience at bbcon. I’m a 17-time bbcon vet and have spoken 23 times at bbcons worldwide. We’re so excited you’re joining us in Nashville this year, and we want to make sure you get as much out of it as you can.
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
“Hello Susan, it’s good to see you,” said the member of Congress at the sight of the constituent walking into his Capitol Hill office. “So, So, what bill will I end up cosponsoring for you today?”. You might think Susan was a wealthy donor or perhaps a significant employer in the Member’s district.
Connection Cafe
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
#GivingTuesday is the largest global day of giving and it’s fast approaching. According to GivingTuesday.org, over $300 million was raised online in 2017, totaling 2.5 million gifts. This philanthropic effort continues to grow, especially across all social media efforts.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
This article is the first installment of a four-part series examining digital challenges and opportunities for nonprofits in 2018. Let’s start with the big question: is Facebook worth it?
Connection Cafe
MARCH 6, 2019
Prior to working at Blackbaud, I spent 10 years working in annual giving. I’m embarrassed to admit that it hadn’t occurred to me in those years that all my work in annual giving was really direct marketing.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 13, 2019
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a broad platform that actualizes the idea of giving with a purpose. In 2015 all the United Nations member states adopted the impact measurement framework which consists of 17 broad goals, 169 targets and, currently, 232 indicators. The U.N.
Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 10, 2018
In our last npENGAGE post , we shared some advice for establishing a trusting corporate volunteer relationship that results in not only great project outcomes, but also sets the foundation for a successful long term partnership.
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
It is not a secret that nonprofits need volunteers and donors to achieve their goals and carry out their mission. The question is, is your organization focusing on the volunteer base that you already have? Many nonprofits do not know that the line between their volunteers and donors is very thin.
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
As you start planning messaging and emails for Giving Tuesday, spread a little love to your donation forms too. Below I will outline the five tips that can help you stand out from the crowd on a day like Giving Tuesday but are also good enhancements for your everyday forms.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 7, 2017
Women’s and girls’ empowerment is a sweeping topic, defined and shaped by family beliefs and cultural norms in the community and country where one lives.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
Online fundraising isn’t a fad. As a matter of fact, online fundraising accounted for seven-percent of total fundraising in 2016. Online fundraising has also proven to be an extremely effective donors acquisition vehicle.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 22, 2017
Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) is the political voice for kids. We’re fiercely bipartisan because we believe that kids’ issues shouldn’t be a Republican or Democratic issue.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 7, 2019
As a nonprofit organization, the work you do is dependent on the generosity of your supporters. It is important to do everything in your power to engage supporters and maximize the impact of each and every donor.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 6, 2019
2018 was a seminal year for privacy. India drafted its first data privacy bill. The Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal broke, spawning nearly a dozen investigations by international and US regulators over Facebook’s data practices. Its executives were hauled before Congressional committees.
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 3, 2019
The Problem: . I’ve spent a great deal of my career exploring what it takes to sustain a sort of paradox: a highly profitable fundraising organization. . No matter where you’re working in the advancement office, you’re probably addressing this central question in some small way every time you come to work. What adjustments can you make that will make finding new donors and acquiring donations just a little bit easier? . For major giving operation s, the pressure is on. .
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 3, 2019
Coming up with strategies for fundraising can be difficult. However, if there’s a culture in place that promotes and encourages giving as a norm, an important chunk of the work is already done. That’s why it’s so important to create a culture of philanthropy, especially in social good organizations.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 12, 2017
Today’s nonprofit marketers must be experts in learning how to shift their organizational culture towards a culture of philanthropy.
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