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5 Tips for Successful Online Giving Days
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FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Higher education giving has traditionally relied on major gifts, annual funds, and direct mail as the primary means of engaging new donors.
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Looking into the Crystal Ball: Public Policy and Foundations in 2021
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FEBRUARY 19, 2021
It is 2021, a new year, a new Congress, and a new administration.
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Q&A with sgLEADERS: Alicia Dicks, The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 20, 2021
The “Q&A with sgLEADERS” series on sgENGAGE aims to provide readers, including the next generation of social good leaders, with valuable insights from executives across the social good community.
The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 183: Moving Your Organization from Scarcity to Abundance
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Sometimes, change is hard – especially when it seems that there isn’t enough money or other resources to accomplish your organization’s mission. However, by adopting the right mindset, social change leaders can begin to attract more support. That’s where today’s guest comes in.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Goes the Distance to Make a Difference in Employee Engagement
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
As we continue to highlight ways corporations can encourage employee health and wellness throughout early 2021, we wanted to share how our customers were implementing some of these techniques in real-time, making an impact in their workplace and communities.
December 2020 COVID Relief – How the Latest COVID Relief Legislation Could Provide Relief to Social Good Organizations
Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 28, 2020
On December 21, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate passed a wide-ranging COVID Relief and Appropriations bill and the President signed the bill on December 27, 2020. The appropriations bill , totaling $1.4T, provides funding for the government through September 30, 2021.
Annual Planning in an Ever-Changing World
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 11, 2021
Back in 2019, I had some great conversations with colleagues from various organizations while I helped them brainstorm ideas and strategies for their missions and make plans for the coming year. As 2020 rolled in, most had created their plans. Many of those plans were energizing and exciting.
Edelman’s 2021 Trust Barometer and Shifted Employee Expectations
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
With media and governments trust reaching an all-time low, businesses have become the most trusted institutions in the world.
4 Ways to Further Your Nonprofit Career with Continued Learning
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 15, 2021
Have you heard the expression, “You learn something new every day?” It’s true. And if you don’t feel that it’s true for you, then you should make a conscious effort to make it true, especially in the case of your nonprofit career.
The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 181: Interpersonal Skills for Today’s Changing Workplace
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Interpersonal and communications skills are essential skills that are vitally important for achieving success in the workplace. But what are the most important interpersonal skills for the way that most of us are working now?
2021 Strategic Planning, COVID-style
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 19, 2021
With 2020 finally over and the COVID-19 vaccine on the way, there is certainly cause for optimism in 2021.
5 Ways to Supercharge Your Organization’s Web Content
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 28, 2021
There is a direct link between the content your constituents are consuming on your website and how they feel about you as an organization.
Confessions of a Nonprofit Database Administrator, Part II
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 21, 2020
Hi again, it’s me, your friendly neighborhood DBA. Back with another round of confessions. I hope y’all enjoyed my first – ever blog post ! That was such an AMAZING feeling writing that. A nd even more amazing seeing all your comments and support for it!
The Symbiotic Relationship Between Corporations and their Stakeholders
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 6, 2021
As an organization that was created more than a decade ago to help corporations further engage their employees in social responsibility, YourCause, a Blackbaud solution, has preached the business case for CSR to companies for quite some time.
New Year, New Format for In-Person Peer-to-Peer Events (With Examples!)
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 13, 2021
As the calendar changed, so too did the outlook of many hopeful people, eager for the changes this year may bring. Optimism is on the rise and there is much to look forward to in the coming months ahead.
Five Ways to Promote Wellness in Your Organization this New Year
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 12, 2021
Corporate social responsibility has taken on a completely new look since we all started staying the social six feet apart and began doing our jobs from home.
Converting Emotional Donors to Monthly Donors
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 12, 2021
Ah, the new donor. A relationship rife with possibility. You’ve spent a lot of time and resources getting them to say, “yes.” Yes, I will feed hungry children, yes, I will cure a terrible disease, yes, I will save animals, the environment – yes, I will save the planet!
How Social Good Organizations Can Boost Voter Engagement in the U.S.
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 22, 2020
The election is getting close and a whopping 40 million Americans have already voted early in person or by a mail.
Confessions of a Nonprofit Database Administrator
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Database Administrator, Manager of Development Operations, Manager of Development Systems, Information Systems Manager — every career move I thought, “With this new title, at this new organization, I will definitely have a voice.
Tips for a Successful Moves Management System
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Do you know if a fundraising shortfall or windfall is coming?
4 Steps for Starting an Employee Relief Fund
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 21, 2021
Last week, sgEngage released a podcast episode featuring Holly Welch Stubbing, CEO of E4E Relief.
The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 180: How to Grow an Online Community
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 21, 2021
There’s no question that online communities are more important than they’ve ever been in the past. These communities can offer real action and tangible support to all types of people who live anywhere in the world.
Nonprofit Web Design: 3 Common Challenges & Solutions
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 13, 2021
Nonprofit fundraising and development is hard work, especially amid all of the challenges that have been thrown our way over the past year.
Online Fundraising: 4 Best Practices to Boost Donations
Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Though many nonprofits still bring in donations the old-fashioned way, online fundraising can be a cost-effective, quick way to boost revenue and can open up a world of possibilities for your organization.
Taking Doctors’ Day Beyond the Direct Mail Appeal
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 19, 2021
If you’re going to try something new, now is the time!
Going Virtual is Not Enough, Part Two: Competitive P2P Events
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 14, 2020
Recently, we discussed how to reimagine traditional fundraising walks for Fall 2020 and beyond. This post will cover competitive fundraising events, such as cycling, endurance, and race events.
5 Rules for Keeping Volunteers Safe in a Pandemic
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 11, 2021
Editor’s Note: Please always refer to WHO, national and/or local health guidelines for the latest COVID-19 guidelines. You can also find additional information at [link]. . Mindful community organizations like yours have followed the recommended safety guidelines for months now.
From Outputs to Outcomes: Measuring the True Value of Volunteering
Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 3, 2020
The social good sector has struggled to effectively assess the value of volunteer programs for decades. We’ve tallied the number of hours served, rooms painted, pounds of food packed, children tutored, or books donated and then done our best to connect that to a nonprofit’s tangible outcomes.
The 20 Most Popular sgENGAGE Articles Published in 2020
Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 18, 2020
2020 has been quite the year, to say the very least. However, despite all the uncertainty and change, social good organizations have risen to meet the challenges thrown at them and find new ways to reach constituents and carry on their missions.
How Nonprofits Have Reframed Their Messaging in the Wake of COVID-19
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 26, 2020
Nonprofit work is essential in this country. Nonprofits make up 10% of the workforce, making them the third-largest workforce in the United States.
The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 179: Exploring Employee Relief Funds
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 14, 2021
Employees are a business’s most valuable asset, which is why more companies are starting to implement employee relief programs to provide a crucial safety net in times of disaster and hardship.
Executive Support in Driving and Maintaining CSR Programs
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 26, 2020
Attitudes towards corporate social responsibility have evolved over recent years with more leaders recognizing giving back to their communities as an imperative aspect of their business.
Your 3 Week GivingTuesday Checklist
Connection Cafe
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
It’s hard to believe that we are now just three weeks away from GivingTuesday! While 2020 has been quite the year, and your organization’s annual fundraising strategy may look very different now than it did on January 1, one thing is certain: people still want to have an impact.
Scholarships in the Time of COVID-19: A Conversation with UW Madison
Connection Cafe
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
It’s no secret the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the face of scholarship management this year.
Top Tips for Volunteer Recruitment During COVID-19
Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 11, 2020
Leading a group of passionate volunteers, doing deeds that help the community around you, and making a meaningful difference to an important cause are what make the job of a volunteer management leader worth it.
2020 Round-up: The Top 5 Lessons for Canadian Nonprofits and Charities
Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 10, 2020
As we prepare to begin a new year, one thing is clear: 2020 changed the way we look at the world.
The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 166: Planning for a Capital Campaign
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 15, 2020
Capital campaigns. Maybe you’re in one. Maybe you’re thinking about one. Maybe you’re wrapping one up now. Maybe you have one in the past that you’d like to forget about. Either way, they are important.
The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 177: Storytelling with Financials
Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 31, 2020
Do you know how to not only interpret your organization’s financials, but also how to present them to others as a compelling story that offers transparency and increases donations and impact?
The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 178: Winning Back Lapsed Donors
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 7, 2021
While lapsed donors are inevitable, there are strategies you can use to both reacquire them and prevent attrition in the first place.
Executive Insights on Nonprofit Resiliency During COVID-19
Connection Cafe
JULY 24, 2020
Blackbaud Canada recently hosted our first – ever digital executive roundtable , Necessity Breeds Innovation: Getting Back to Business.
The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 176: Giving Effective Feedback
Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Feedback is a gift, but the thought of giving feedback can be scary. However, whether you are giving the gift of feedback to an employee, a manager, a teammate, a donor, a supporter, an advocate or a peer there is a process you can use to ensure your gift is better accepted.
Building a Complete Virtual Auction Toolkit: 5 Essentials
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 9, 2020
As we round out a whirlwind of a year and look ahead to the year-end giving season, it’s a good idea to take stock of the tools you’re working with.
Pricing Items for Your Virtual Auction: 4 Key Steps
Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Which new strategies that you adopted in 2020 effectively generated support, engaged donors, and reached new audiences? Chances are virtual events have played a role in your COVID-era tactics.
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