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As many organizations have made the decision to have employees work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic response, many employees a re now finding themselves working remotely for the first time and discovering the distractions that home can bring. . MORE
It’s always helpful to get inspiration and learn from other organizations in your industry. I learned early in my career that you don’t always have to start from scratch; it can be just as effective to see what others are doing and put your own spin on it. MORE
On Friday, March 27, the House of Representatives and the President signed into law H.R. 748, the third relief package Congress has passed, and the President has signed into law to address the US response to COVID-19. MORE
Relationships are the foundation of fundraising. Growing authentic, long-term and mutually beneficial relationships with highly engaged supporters is proven to be the most effective and sustainable development strategy, regardless of market conditions. MORE
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. MORE
As Blackbaud employees we work with our customers around the world to provide technology to mitigate the challenges of fighting COVID-19 in their communities, inspiring stories of determination, courage, and delivering organizational missions in the face of crisis have emerged by the dozens. MORE
What was the state of charitable giving last year? Now is the time to find out so you can benchmark your organization and boost your fundraising performance in 2020. In a bit of a reversal this episode, host Steve MacLaughlin is today’s guest. MORE
Google Analytics can seem daunting, especially for the smaller marketing team or the marketer with limited digital chops. Perhaps you’ve avoided the very mention of it, hesitant to dive down the rabbit hole. After all, it’s unfamiliar territory, and you’ve got plenty on your plate as it is. MORE
If you are like me, the COVID-19/coronavirus experience has taught you a new term: social distancing, which refers to actions that limit interactions with others in order to slow down the spread of a virus (the CDC refers to these as community mitigation strategies ). MORE
As an arts and cultural organization, you are among the most trusted sources of information in today’s world. MORE
With the state of the world right now, your school or nonprofit has likely suspended travel. Your annual giving team may be putting off doing any outreach at the moment as well. MORE
Across all sectors, there’s a push to become “data-driven” and “digitally-savvy.” Just last year, MIT’s Center for Information Systems Research released a study that showed exactly how much companies in the commercial sector benefit from having a tech-savvy board. MORE
I love seeing all the creative ways people are coming together virtually right now when coming together physically is not recommended because of the COVID-19 pandemic. MORE
Spring has sprung and Gala planning is in full force. Since COVID-19 is evolving daily, the fundraisers in charge of planning galas are undoubtedly raising questions about how to navigate through this unprecedented time. MORE
Golden Ticket to the Golden Age. Like many other Millennials, my formative years have been filled with terrorism, financial crisis, equality struggles and global warming. Over 20 years, we’ve experienced a rising tide of societal issues that seem insurmountable. But, we’ve chosen to take action! MORE
Incorporating social impact strategies into an organization’s mission has historically been highly desired by its customers, employees and other key stakeholders. Now more than ever, we’re seeing these efforts as a deciding factor when associating ourselves with a particular organization. MORE
In July 2019, The Opportunity of Collaborative Benchmarking whitepaper was released in partnership between Blackbaud, NetHope, and NTEN. It focused on answering the question, “How do we as a sector improve by collaboratively sharing our data?”. MORE
Examples are emerging every day that demonstrate how the COVID-19 situation is bringing out the best in people. MORE
INTRODUCTION. There has never been a more critical time to engage and recapture the hearts of our young people in the community of the Catholic Church (Church) than now. Among American religious groups, the fastest growing group is the “nones.” MORE
What Community Engagement Means at PIMCO. At PIMCO, we understand that it’s our responsibility to effect meaningful social change, both as members of an organization and as part of our larger communities. MORE
Just a few months ago, in November 2019, I sat on my front porch and made my donor-advised fund (DAF) grant recommendations via a donor portal within an app on my iPhone while simultaneously sipping a nice glass of wine. MORE
Whether it be the tragedy of 9/11, a tsunami, an economic recession, an earthquake in Haiti, a country divided by an election or a devastating brushfire, there are many high-profile events of the past that have threatened to push the fundraising landscape to its limit. MORE
The COVID-19 pandemic provides a unique challenge for nonprofit fundraisers: While most recessions can hurt people’s ability to give, this one can also affect our ability to ask. MORE
With all the uncertainty in the world right now, many of us are facing new challenges. Some are newly remote staff. Some in-person service providers have become virtual service providers. And some of us have become stand-in teachers or childcare providers. MORE
With heavy support from Global Headquarters and the Executive Team, Tokyo Electron (TEL) creates and maintains its own Corporate Social Responsibility programs and strategies within the TEL FOR GOOD brand. MORE
When organizations partner with celebrity influencers and online giving, their mission can get maximized through social sharing and fundraising. This can lead to more awareness, donations raised and community support for your cause. MORE
The spread of COVID-19 has changed the workplace for many people: in many cases, it means that people are working remotely for the first time or working remotely in different ways than they previously did with partners or kids at home. MORE
Questions to Consider. When looking for the right nonprofit organization to build a disaster relief strategy with, there are going to be a few questions you must ask yourself: › Is this for a disaster that has impacted my company directly? MORE
As a first-year title sponsor of the River Bank Run, Amway was excited to place their name behind a premier road race that was located in the company’s headquarters of Grand Rapids, Michigan. As the largest 25K (15.5 MORE
Traditionally, arts and cultural organizations start fundraising after someone buys their first ticket. But is that the best approach for long-term success? What if organizations waited and took a more methodical approach? MORE
Corporate social responsibility and responsible business are now seen as integral to successful business operations. But have you thought about involving the sourcing and procurement process es in creating social impact? . MORE
Succession planning is a hot topic, but is it the right topic? Today’s guest believes that organizations should go beyond succession planning and think about intentional pathway planning instead for long-term sustainability. MORE
Girls Just Want to Have… STEM! Make it better than any program you’ve done before, make it global and make it for girls,” those were the instructions from Mastercard’s CEO Ajay Banga to Susan Warner, VP Global Volunteerism, in 2014. MORE
Enhanced technology has made giving simple and convenient, so why aren’t you booming with success and increasing your donors and donations year over year? Sounds like you? Don’t take it personally and definitely don’t worry. There are many ways to reinvigorate your program. MORE
When a storm is coming, you prepare. Some people prepare before the storm, some prepare after it passes, anticipating a new normal. Either way, you’re making sure your foundation is solid so you are ready for anything that comes your way. MORE
With the evolving situation surrounding COVID-19, let’s discuss tips for maintaining momentum for your upcoming events. Fortunately, we live in a time where technology can help bring people together in new and creative ways to fundraise without the requirement of being face-to-face with one another. MORE
Even before our current health situation arose , technology has been the leading method of engaging employees in today’s society. In the span of one year, from 2016 to 2017, remote work grew 7.9%. Over the last five years , remote work grew 44% and over the previous 10 years, it grew 91%. MORE
At first thought, most people recall The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act , which the President signed into law in late 2017, as legislation that changed the rate for standard deductions and capped certain other deductions, including charitable contributions. MORE
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. Today’s Q&A is with Rod Arnold, chief marketing officer at Soles4Souls. MORE
Gift officers have a unique job – even in “normal” times. Successful gift officers build personal relationships on behalf of their institution. MORE
Coming into her first Hearts a Bloomin’ event, VP of Corporate Culture and Philanthropy at Neiman Marcus Group, Mimi Sterling, knew that the corporation had high expectations for their month of volunteerism and the employees engaged. MORE
Although we never want to see disaster happen, every company needs to plan for it. The unexpected news of a disaster occurring can disrupt the communities that businesses se rve and where their employees and customers work and live in. MORE
Change comes in many different forms, whether it’s a new technology initiative, a new stakeholder or student engagement approach, change in leadership, crisis resolution, etc. MORE
Connection Cafe
APRIL 7, 2020
Google Analytics can seem daunting, especially for the smaller marketing team or the marketer with limited digital chops. Perhaps you’ve avoided the very mention of it, hesitant to dive down the rabbit hole. After all, it’s unfamiliar territory, and you’ve got plenty on your plate as it is.
Connection Cafe
APRIL 7, 2020
Although we never want to see disaster happen, every company needs to plan for it. The unexpected news of a disaster occurring can disrupt the communities that businesses se rve and where their employees and customers work and live in.
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Connection Cafe
APRIL 6, 2020
When a storm is coming, you prepare. Some people prepare before the storm, some prepare after it passes, anticipating a new normal. Either way, you’re making sure your foundation is solid so you are ready for anything that comes your way.
Connection Cafe
APRIL 3, 2020
When organizations partner with celebrity influencers and online giving, their mission can get maximized through social sharing and fundraising. This can lead to more awareness, donations raised and community support for your cause.
Connection Cafe
APRIL 3, 2020
Traditionally, arts and cultural organizations start fundraising after someone buys their first ticket. But is that the best approach for long-term success? What if organizations waited and took a more methodical approach?
Connection Cafe
APRIL 2, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic provides a unique challenge for nonprofit fundraisers: While most recessions can hurt people’s ability to give, this one can also affect our ability to ask.
Connection Cafe
APRIL 1, 2020
Whether it be the tragedy of 9/11, a tsunami, an economic recession, an earthquake in Haiti, a country divided by an election or a devastating brushfire, there are many high-profile events of the past that have threatened to push the fundraising landscape to its limit.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 30, 2020
Gift officers have a unique job – even in “normal” times. Successful gift officers build personal relationships on behalf of their institution.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 28, 2020
On Friday, March 27, the House of Representatives and the President signed into law H.R. 748, the third relief package Congress has passed, and the President has signed into law to address the US response to COVID-19.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 26, 2020
Even before our current health situation arose , technology has been the leading method of engaging employees in today’s society. In the span of one year, from 2016 to 2017, remote work grew 7.9%. Over the last five years , remote work grew 44% and over the previous 10 years, it grew 91%.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 26, 2020
With all the uncertainty in the world right now, many of us are facing new challenges. Some are newly remote staff. Some in-person service providers have become virtual service providers. And some of us have become stand-in teachers or childcare providers.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 26, 2020
The spread of COVID-19 has changed the workplace for many people: in many cases, it means that people are working remotely for the first time or working remotely in different ways than they previously did with partners or kids at home.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 23, 2020
As Blackbaud employees we work with our customers around the world to provide technology to mitigate the challenges of fighting COVID-19 in their communities, inspiring stories of determination, courage, and delivering organizational missions in the face of crisis have emerged by the dozens.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 20, 2020
I love seeing all the creative ways people are coming together virtually right now when coming together physically is not recommended because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 20, 2020
Examples are emerging every day that demonstrate how the COVID-19 situation is bringing out the best in people.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 19, 2020
Succession planning is a hot topic, but is it the right topic? Today’s guest believes that organizations should go beyond succession planning and think about intentional pathway planning instead for long-term sustainability.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 18, 2020
As many organizations have made the decision to have employees work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic response, many employees a re now finding themselves working remotely for the first time and discovering the distractions that home can bring. .
Connection Cafe
MARCH 17, 2020
With the state of the world right now, your school or nonprofit has likely suspended travel. Your annual giving team may be putting off doing any outreach at the moment as well.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 16, 2020
If you are like me, the COVID-19/coronavirus experience has taught you a new term: social distancing, which refers to actions that limit interactions with others in order to slow down the spread of a virus (the CDC refers to these as community mitigation strategies ).
Connection Cafe
MARCH 16, 2020
As an arts and cultural organization, you are among the most trusted sources of information in today’s world.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 13, 2020
Spring has sprung and Gala planning is in full force. Since COVID-19 is evolving daily, the fundraisers in charge of planning galas are undoubtedly raising questions about how to navigate through this unprecedented time.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 13, 2020
With the evolving situation surrounding COVID-19, let’s discuss tips for maintaining momentum for your upcoming events. Fortunately, we live in a time where technology can help bring people together in new and creative ways to fundraise without the requirement of being face-to-face with one another.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 12, 2020
Corporate social responsibility and responsible business are now seen as integral to successful business operations. But have you thought about involving the sourcing and procurement process es in creating social impact? .
Connection Cafe
MARCH 12, 2020
Relationships are the foundation of fundraising. Growing authentic, long-term and mutually beneficial relationships with highly engaged supporters is proven to be the most effective and sustainable development strategy, regardless of market conditions.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 11, 2020
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.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 9, 2020
At first thought, most people recall The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act , which the President signed into law in late 2017, as legislation that changed the rate for standard deductions and capped certain other deductions, including charitable contributions.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 6, 2020
Connection Cafe
MARCH 5, 2020
What was the state of charitable giving last year? Now is the time to find out so you can benchmark your organization and boost your fundraising performance in 2020. In a bit of a reversal this episode, host Steve MacLaughlin is today’s guest.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 3, 2020
Across all sectors, there’s a push to become “data-driven” and “digitally-savvy.” Just last year, MIT’s Center for Information Systems Research released a study that showed exactly how much companies in the commercial sector benefit from having a tech-savvy board.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 2, 2020
INTRODUCTION. There has never been a more critical time to engage and recapture the hearts of our young people in the community of the Catholic Church (Church) than now. Among American religious groups, the fastest growing group is the “nones.”
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Change comes in many different forms, whether it’s a new technology initiative, a new stakeholder or student engagement approach, change in leadership, crisis resolution, etc.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
It’s always helpful to get inspiration and learn from other organizations in your industry. I learned early in my career that you don’t always have to start from scratch; it can be just as effective to see what others are doing and put your own spin on it.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Coming into her first Hearts a Bloomin’ event, VP of Corporate Culture and Philanthropy at Neiman Marcus Group, Mimi Sterling, knew that the corporation had high expectations for their month of volunteerism and the employees engaged.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Questions to Consider. When looking for the right nonprofit organization to build a disaster relief strategy with, there are going to be a few questions you must ask yourself: › Is this for a disaster that has impacted my company directly?
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
As a first-year title sponsor of the River Bank Run, Amway was excited to place their name behind a premier road race that was located in the company’s headquarters of Grand Rapids, Michigan. As the largest 25K (15.5
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Girls Just Want to Have… STEM! Make it better than any program you’ve done before, make it global and make it for girls,” those were the instructions from Mastercard’s CEO Ajay Banga to Susan Warner, VP Global Volunteerism, in 2014.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Enhanced technology has made giving simple and convenient, so why aren’t you booming with success and increasing your donors and donations year over year? Sounds like you? Don’t take it personally and definitely don’t worry. There are many ways to reinvigorate your program.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
What Community Engagement Means at PIMCO. At PIMCO, we understand that it’s our responsibility to effect meaningful social change, both as members of an organization and as part of our larger communities.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
With heavy support from Global Headquarters and the Executive Team, Tokyo Electron (TEL) creates and maintains its own Corporate Social Responsibility programs and strategies within the TEL FOR GOOD brand.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Golden Ticket to the Golden Age. Like many other Millennials, my formative years have been filled with terrorism, financial crisis, equality struggles and global warming. Over 20 years, we’ve experienced a rising tide of societal issues that seem insurmountable. But, we’ve chosen to take action!
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Incorporating social impact strategies into an organization’s mission has historically been highly desired by its customers, employees and other key stakeholders. Now more than ever, we’re seeing these efforts as a deciding factor when associating ourselves with a particular organization.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
In July 2019, The Opportunity of Collaborative Benchmarking whitepaper was released in partnership between Blackbaud, NetHope, and NTEN. It focused on answering the question, “How do we as a sector improve by collaboratively sharing our data?”.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
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. Today’s Q&A is with Rod Arnold, chief marketing officer at Soles4Souls.
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