sgEngage

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

By taking a long-view at how philanthropy has remained stable through a number of major recessions over the last several decades, we can map a pathway to stability. Nothing we have faced so far is new, even if the world seems forever changed. How each organization rebounds, however, is impacted by several factors.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

According to Blackbaud data , the perfect fundraising portfolio is 120 prospects or less. What changes have prospects experienced in the past year? What changes have prospects experienced in the past year? What are your organization’s long-term strategic goals and how does philanthropy support those? .

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

While I am happy to share my perspective, trends are, by nature, always changing and have varying impacts depending on your nonprofit’s function. Since the height of the pandemic in 2021, gifts from individual donors declined by 6.4% I’m often invited to speak with organizations about the latest fundraising and nonprofit trends.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Last week at bbcon in National Harbor, Mike Gianoni told the audience of 2,500 change-makers, “You’re here because you know the power of a moment…because we know that a moment can change everything.” And the Blackbaud Institute won’t just stop at research. And how right he was.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 21, 2021

It is true, the way individuals gave last year was a different, with online giving growing by 21% year over year ( 2020 Charitable Giving Report, Blackbaud ). What we know is this: gifts from individuals, no matter how they are directed, are driven by a sense of generosity. Celebrate the non-financial gifts.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 9, 2012

Blackbaud and Convio Now One Company – "Blackbaud, Inc. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Blackbaud paid an aggregate purchase price of approximately $325 million. Blackbaud financed the deal through a combination of cash and borrowings from its credit facility. and Canada. .”" and Canada. ."

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sgEngage

APRIL 15, 2024

You probably also know that the world of philanthropy is changing rapidly, and your software needs to keep up with the new challenges and opportunities that arise. Over the past 30 years, Blackbaud Grantmaking has been serving foundations and nonprofit grantmakers with software that continues to evolve with you.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2019

Blackbaud’s latest Charitable Giving Report sheds light on the importance of donor retention in the nonprofit industry. According to the latest research from Blackbaud’s Charitable Giving Report : The average donor retention rates for first-year offline-only donors is 29%. But we can and SHOULD change this!

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sgEngage

AUGUST 18, 2021

But then COVID came – and suddenly, food bank fundraising was changed (quite possibly, forever). Recently, several fundraising experts of the North American food bank sector and I (Mike Johnston, Digital Fundraiser and Founder of hjc new media ) took part in Blackbaud and hjc’s annual Food Bank Summit. In early 2020, all seemed normal.

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Fundraising Hunger North America Gift 98

Whole Whale

AUGUST 25, 2021

Very large charitable donations—categorized here as gifts of $100 million or more… that were publicly announced totaled at least $3.3 Investment returns funded multiple very large gifts, most of which were given by individuals to their foundations, including two gifts of $1 billion or more,” said Amir Pasic, Ph.D., Mail stats.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2017

How are the rules of philanthropy changing, and what does that mean for fundraisers and the supporters they’re accountable to? Here are the four key trends we’ll be following at the fundraising conference, and a few can’t-miss sessions that promise thought-provoking takes on the trends: The Changing Landscape of Philanthropy.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2012

She has worked in healthcare, politics and government, and technology for more than 20 years and appreciates working with nonprofit fundraisers and philanthropy consultants who use NOZA philanthropy data every day. NOZAsearch is available through the Blackbaud donation program at TechSoup. Prospect Research Success Story.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 16, 2021

In the Blackbaud Institute’s incredible npExpert free e-book, The Great Reset: Moving Into the New Normal with Intention , Dr. Una Osili opens with some key findings from the last year of fundraising data compiled by the Lilly School of Philanthropy. This was the preeminent way of thinking 10-15 years ago, but times have changed.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 12, 2020

This is your connection with donors – that will never change. Trust Study of High-Net Worth Philanthropy , donors give because of their belief in the organization’s mission and because they believe their gift can make a difference. Acknowledge the uncertainty and that their financial situation may have changed.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Aly Sterling Philanthropy – Capital Campaign Support. Advancement Resources – Managing Culture Change. Blackbaud platforms, including Luminate Online, Blackbaud CRM, and Raiser’s Edge NXT. Aly Sterling Philanthropy: Top Nonprofit Consulting Firm for Capital Campaign Support. RealHR Solutions – Human Resources.

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Consultant Nonprofit Strategy Philanthropy 52

Connection Cafe

MAY 21, 2012

As we join the Blackbaud team, many things are staying constant. However other things are naturally changing and will continue to evolve as we form our new team. How am I prepared for change? Do you have a change management plan? Is the Online Philanthropy Manager the only one who knows how to create and send an email?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 6, 2014

But we can and SHOULD change this! Mark Rovner , founder and CEO of Sea Change Strategies. It goes beyond the fundraising appeal to seeing a gift as a step in a relationship, not a one-off business transaction. .” Vanessa Chase , Philanthropy for All. So let’s get started, right? Superb content.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 22, 2017

Charitable Giving Report Quiz : The Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic released the 5 th annual Charitable Giving Report at the beginning of the year. A Philanthropist’s Guide to the Future : Philanthropy is changing. Gift range chart : Utilizing a gift range chart is a great way to created focused, goal-oriented campaigns.

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Resource Blackbaud Chart Retention 48

Connection Cafe

APRIL 11, 2018

The donor marketplace is changing in dramatic ways. Part one of the Blackbaud Institute’s Vital Signs report showed a sector that has both rebounded from and struggled with the immense technological, economic, and demographic disruption that has shaped the world since the Great Recession.

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Donor Studies Retention Blackbaud 26

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Are people giving less because of possible changes to charitable tax deductions? The potential for tax code changes are more likely to encourage these donors to give now instead of waiting. While giving related to Hurricane Sandy may boost total fundraising in 2012 it is unlikely to change fundraising results for most nonprofits.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Kyra then said that taking a little extra time to consistently communicate with employees and leadership on any changes actually helped keep the ball rolling and sped up the process later on. We’ve changed the way we are doing business, changed the way we are doing grantmaking, volunteerism, employee giving, employee relief.

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NTEN

APRIL 7, 2014

The NTEN community is filled with amazing individuals who change the world every day. She has also held various management positions at Blackbaud Inc. with a particular focus on helping corporate and private foundations effectively implement and integrate grants management and employee gift matching software.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

When there is need, philanthropy steps up. According to the latest report by Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy , i n the first half of 2020 more than $11.9 Gifts by independent foundations accounted for at least $1. Make sure to review your bylaws well before the meeting and address any needed changes upfront.

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BoardAssist

MAY 10, 2016

Times are changing, and fundraising is evolving too. Across the board, nonprofits retain only 1 in 5 new donors, usually because of an abysmal post-gift experience for the donor. Fundraising” is shifting toward a broader concept of “philanthropy.”. I’m seeing a new use of the word “philanthropy” instead of “fundraising.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 4, 2016

The same trends that are changing the world around us at a rapidly accelerating rate are impacting the fundraising profession in new and exciting ways. Even small changes in donor retention practices can make a significant difference. Chuck Longfield, Senior Vice President, Chief Scientist, Blackbaud. Fight for every donor.

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Fundraising Blackbaud Philanthropy Analytics 20

Connection Cafe

MARCH 20, 2019

This piece originally appeared in “The Right Mix: How Diverse Income Models Influence Giving” by the Blackbaud Institute. Fundraising is the practice of securing charitable gifts. For others, it documents that a change in the giving of one donor—or even five—would be unlikely to create organizational distress.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 2, 2020

This is the greatest wealth transfer in history, and may be the biggest opportunity for philanthropy ever. While many gift officers are ruing the fact that they can no longer visit donors, it’s possible that this will be the most successful year yet for many. Step 4: Use a two-step process for 1-1 conversations. A final note.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 27, 2015

This industry is changing faster than ever before. At Blackbaud, we’re calling this change the Giveolution. From the game-changing NXT solution line to everydayhero and MicroEdge, we’re powering the Giveolution by taking technology innovations and applying them in smart ways to meet the changing needs of this unique space.

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Attention Blackbaud Time Chapter 20

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 21, 2014

It wasn’t long ago that “CSR” was a CEO’s insider reference to a company’s charitable gifts, often to bolster its image and the bottom line. Today, Corporate Social Responsibility—sometimes dubbed philanthropy, corporate giving, and more recently “social entrepreneurship”—is as central to employee engagement as it is to public relations.

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People Blackbaud Culture Companies 39

Connection Cafe

JUNE 16, 2016

Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy is the longest running annual report on U.S. Giving USA is researched and written by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. But there are some important changes in the data worth noting. Gifts to Foundations actually saw a decline of 3.8% reached $373.25

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NTEN

APRIL 7, 2015

Sixteen nonprofit tech experts (including NTEN Members: Jeff Shuck , David Neff , Donna Wilkins , Frank Barry , and NTEN''s Amy Sample Ward ) share their ideas and fundraising best practices in Blackbaud ''s new free ebook, The Future of Fundraising. We also love seeing digital inclusion efforts in action!

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 6, 2015

Healthcare is changing—and for the better—because of this immediate and remote access to data. Philanthropy is no different. They want you to consider their cause of choice, their reason for giving, their capacity, and their history of philanthropy; knowing their spouse’s name doesn’t hurt either!

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Connection Cafe

MAY 4, 2020

This is a topic near and dear to my heart –as we at Blackbaud have had the opportunity to watch countless “resilient nonprofits” use technology to reimagine their operations under social distancing guidelines and economic uncertainty. A resilient nonprofit is one that plans for future change – both positive and negative.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 4, 2019

He has also been appointed to the CASE District III board of directors and is a member of the Blackbaud Higher Education Executive Advisory Board. Murrow College of Communication entering gift and pledge data related to the KWSU Public Radio/TV Station’s annual fund drives. Q: What led you to working in higher education?

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

People get sweaty palms over doing the ask, but if you’ve done cultivation right, the gift is like ripe fruit falling from the tree. On top of higher gift values and increased donor loyalty, cultivation done right reveals: . What they need to know about you and experience before they’re ready to make their gift.

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sgEngage

APRIL 30, 2021

2020 brought an inflection point in history that is providing an exponential opportunity for healthcare philanthropy. Analysis of Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT ® data from U.S. Trend: Fewer Donors, Larger Gifts. According to the Blackbaud Institute 2020 Charitable Giving R eport , the retention rate for these donors is 66%.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Check out what Jackie has to say about the thought process behind the research and some of the findings in condensed transcript excerpts below: On what the study looked at: “ For this study, we examined a database of charitable gifts to traditional charities. Was there a change for either men or women?”

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