sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

Operations at Headwaters Foundation for Justice , a foundation that invests in grassroots organizations across Minnesota, were humming along well. The social justice organization supported Black and Indigenous people through grantmaking with an annual budget between $2 million and $3 million. million constituents.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

In digital philanthropy, it has never been more important to seek out and embrace innovations, especially innovations in online donation forms. If your nonprofit organization is eager to harness the full potential of your digital fundraising efforts and give your donors what they expect, it’s good to have a guide.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The nonprofit fundraising numbers make a compelling case for a strong end-of-year effort. To take advantage of these powerful giving trends, preparation is key to ensure your organization secures meaningful results when competing with organizations across cause areas that are making a similar appeal.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 4, 2022

In a recent Blackbaud webinar , Alex Wilson, Co-Founder of The Giving Block , an all-in-one nonprofit crypto fundraising solution that has raised over $100 million in crypto donations and is used by nearly 2,000 charitable organizations, shared his insights which we have summarized below. Don’t Accept Crypto; Fundraise It.

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Socialbrite

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Online fundraising has changed markedly in recent years. R ecent years have ushered in a new era of fundraising — and nonprofit fundraising in particular has changed significantly. Organizations that moved to online and text campaigns via social networks seemed to fare especially well. Post by Annabel Maw.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 7, 2017

It’s not secret to nonprofits that fundraising is critical to the success of your mission. But, does your entire organization treat it this way? Is culture of philanthropy embedded in the way that everyone does their work? What is a culture of philanthropy? In a report last year for the Haas, Jr.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Check out these other sessions at bbcon, too: Imagining our Future: Reflections on AI, Equity, and a Better World Brandolon Barnett, Head of Innovation & Philanthropy , Humanitas Technologies Join us for a session that weaves a personal journey from poverty, loss, and adversity to a career at the intersection of social impact and technology.

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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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sgEngage

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Topics include maximizing healthcare fundraising, deep dives into environmental social governance, and the importance of online fundraising and marketing. A History of How Modern ESG Came to Be by Kayla Barnes, Blackbaud. Ask Maureen: Cleaning Up a Messy Fundraising Database by Maureen Wallbeoff.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

If you have donated money to a quirky aid event focused on snorkeling or a unique chess fundraiser, you know that fundraising events have evolved far beyond the typical 5K runs, cycling events, and charity walks. It seems likely that, as Gen Z becomes a force in philanthropy, this percentage will grow.

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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. What we know, or think we know, still matters.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Higher education professionals from around the world are attending bbcon—Blackbaud’s Tech Conference for Good —October 17–18 to learn from thought leaders in education, fundraising, technology, and more. Chris Krackeler—President and GM of Blackbaud Higher Education. Register now for bbcon 2022.

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sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2023

If your fundraising team is stressed and stretched too thin, you’re not alone. The impact of burnout is particularly significant for nonprofit organizations. The impact of burnout is particularly significant for nonprofit organizations. So much of a fundraiser’s day is tracking, reporting, researching, and analyzing.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

There are fundraising challenges – and opportunities! that are specific to healthcare organizations. That’s why we specifically designed bbcon 2021 Virtual experiences just for healthcare fundraising professionals. And we will be unveiling brand new data in SUPER SESSION: New Healthcare Trends Designed to Spark Your Fundraising.

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sgEngage

APRIL 8, 2024

Since she signed the Giving Pledge in 2019 and began her momentous campaign of organization-changing donations, MacKenzie Scott has given away more than $17.3 Restricted vs Unrestricted Funds Nonprofit organizations receive funding that typically falls into two buckets: restricted and unrestricted. What Are Restricted Funds?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Virtual bbcon 2020 is fast approaching, with thousands of nonprofits registrants, many of whom are fundraising, communications and marketing pros like yourself: ready to expand your vision with fresh ideas and actionable inspiration! Where do we need to innovate to meet our fundraising and campaign goals as resilient nonprofits?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Visionaries worldwide are attending bbcon—Blackbaud’s Tech Conference for Good — virtually October 17–18 to learn from thought leaders in fundraising, marketing, technology, and more. Super Session: Cultural Organizations as Community Connectors—How to Promote Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Ashley Thompson, Managing Director at Blackbaud Institute, will dive into the trends that can help us better understand how philanthropy weathers change. You will hear how philanthropy performed during past economic downturns and natural disasters, providing necessary context as we shape a prosperous path forward. .

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

At the heart of fundraising are the supporters who believe in your cause and want to place their trust, and dollars, into your organization to make a change in the world. Stepping into 2023, organizations and their donors are likely going to navigate a recession together­–impacting giving and the philanthropic landscape.

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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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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Rolling with the punches has become a hallmark of fundraising over the last few years; riding the waves of pandemic, social unrest, global upheaval, and the subsequent economic fluctuations. As we move into 2023, recession will continue to be yet another defining moment for organizations of all sizes.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

To successfully implement changes to your grantmaking application, you need to communicate the benefits of data-driven and user-centered design to your leadership, tie the benefits to your organization’s overall goals, and involve your leadership in the decision-making process. For example: Does your application represent your mission?

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

I’m often invited to speak with organizations about the latest fundraising and nonprofit trends. You , the nonprofit professional, are in the best position to determine what shifts will affect your organization the most. The first is to share my view on some of the latest fundraising and nonprofit trends.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 18, 2017

Sponsored by Blackbaud Institute. The word philanthropy is derived from the Greek meaning “love of humanity”. Within competing priorities across departments, organizations can be susceptible to inheriting an “us vs them” mentality. How can an organization combat this tendency? Enter: A Culture of Philanthropy.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

We’ve got a mix of sessions for grantmaking, fund accounting, marketing & CRM professionals at community, independent, and family foundations of all types and sizes, and many of them will address the thought leadership and Blackbaud solution-specific topics you would expect to see and hear at this annual event.

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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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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

At the heart of fundraising are the supporters who believe in your cause and want to place their trust, and dollars, into your organization to make a change in the world. Stepping into 2023, organizations and their donors are likely going to navigate a recession together­–impacting giving and the philanthropic landscape.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 18, 2021

But then COVID came – and suddenly, food bank fundraising was changed (quite possibly, forever). 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. Take this time to set your organization up for the long game.

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

You know better than anyone that planning a university fundraising campaign can feel a bit overwhelming. With many moving parts and ever-changing components, it’s important to find the right higher ed fundraising platforms that can support your school every step of the way. Why We Love This School Fundraising Platform.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 10, 2023

This is a curated podcast list is composed of a variety of podcasts concerning technology, management in the nonprofit sector, grant writing, fundraising, and many cause issues ranging from mitigation of climate change to human rights. Encourage the development of small organizations by sharing lessons learned.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 24, 2012

The eight reports listed below are just a small sampling of the research available to nonprofits about online communications and fundraising, social media, and mobile technology. As the reports come in, I’ll organize them by continent. Published by Blackbaud. View: All Blackbaud Reports. Published by Blackbaud.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Your donors are currently in the process of deciding which organizations will be receiving their year-end donations. Thus, in time for the year-end fundraising season, below are 20 stats about fundraising and social media that every nonprofit needs to know. billion people worldwide donated money to nonprofit organizations.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 25, 2021

Giving to all nine major categories of recipient organizations grew, making 2016 just the sixth time in the past 40 years that this has occurred. Tempel dean of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. associate dean for research and international programs at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Mail stats. the Eugene R.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

The nine reports listed below are just a small sampling of the research available to nonprofits about online communications and fundraising, social media, and mobile technology. As the reports come in, I’ll organize them by continent. 2) Giving USA 2012: Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2011 :: Download.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 16, 2021

Quickly moving from in-person meetings, events, and general office work to a completely virtual strategy forced organizations to make decisions faster than ever before. On the upside, it gave us freedom to try new ways of working towards our missions; on the downside, it exposed the lack of diversification in fundraising strategies.

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sgEngage

JUNE 25, 2021

This past year proved to us the importance of engagement and relationships with each other, organizations with which we are affiliated, and communities that we are a part of. Sadly, only one in four peer-to-peer participants are typically retained year over year ( 2019 Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study). Rooney, Ph.D.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2017

This year’s AFP fundraising conference is all about disruption. How are the rules of philanthropy changing, and what does that mean for fundraisers and the supporters they’re accountable to? Outcomes for the Frontline Fundraiser – Rachel Hutchisson , Blackbaud and Annie Rhodes , Blackbaud.

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