sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

You want to collect the data you need to make informed decisions, support your grantees’ success, and demonstrate your impact. It may also not align with the latest trends and best practices in philanthropy. Does it ask for information that helps you measure your progress, evaluate your impact, or learn from your failures?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 5, 2022

” You’ll also hear exciting updates from Blackbaud executives and discover how we’re building software solutions to help your organizations maximize impact. Cara Giacomini—Vice President of Data, Research, and Technology at the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

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Education Professional Virtual Guide 86

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. The good news?

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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. There have been 11 economic recessions in the US since 1948, each making its own impact on the philanthropic sector. These are just a few takeaways to consider.

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Build Strategy Blackbaud Philanthropy 69

sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

A connected throughline of our shared humanity With that in mind, as I reflect on the influences, changes, and overall trends we have seen in employee engagement, philanthropy, and CSR in 2023, and those that are to come in 2024, I cannot help but be struck by the notion that it is not about specific trends or actions.

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sgEngage

APRIL 18, 2023

This is why it’s important to keep an eye on the trends impacting the philanthropic industry, and incorporating the ideas that make sense for your organization. It should be to make an impact and support nonprofits that align with your mission.

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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. Some companies even match contributions to increase impact, a perk many prospective and current employees demand.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

This is accountable impact. Today’s episode features an excerpt of a panel session at bbcon 2019 with John Cashman, Senior Principal Account Executive and Tony Boor, Chief Financial Officer at Blackbaud, Paul Preziotti, Principal at Johnson Lambert LLP and Traci Drake, Chief Philanthropy Executive at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 7, 2022

” You’ll also hear exciting updates from Blackbaud executives and discover how we’re building software solutions to help you maximize your organization’s impact. Breakout Sessions to Maximize Your Impact. Finding Stability in Uncertain Times: How to Grow Your Supporter Base No Matter What the Climate.

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Culture Arts Virtual Guide 82

NonProfit Hub

JULY 18, 2017

Sponsored by Blackbaud Institute. The word philanthropy is derived from the Greek meaning “love of humanity”. Enter: A Culture of Philanthropy. Underdeveloped defines a culture of philanthropy as a set of organizational values and practices that support and nurture development within a nonprofit organization.

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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. The good news?

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Gift Develop Measure Blackbaud 52

sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

For insights into what will make your organization standout and ring above the buzz, we’ve connected with members of our Blackbaud Champions community who shared tried and true practices that will maximize the success of your year-end fundraising campaigns. Scrub your data so it’s extra squeaky clean for your campaign!

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Among grantmakers, there tends to be a lot of focus on impact and outcomes, as well as metrics to measure impact. Our intention is to understand whether grants have had the impact we envisioned. A way that can be more fair, improve the institution of philanthropy, and deliver a shared and flexible understanding of impact.

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Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 85

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. Why is Crypto Philanthropy important to nonprofits?

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Donation Fundraising Demographics Cancer 81

sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Here at Candid, we’ve been tracking those statistics for the last 12 years as part of our GlassPockets initiative to champion greater transparency in philanthropy. Johnson Center provides insights into the impacts this scale of data is making, and the challenges it is creating. Program support for Chicas Youth Development.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Having executive support to drive philanthropic initiatives is essential to any corporation’s ability to quickly pivot their CSR programs when needing to make immediate impact. With COVID-19, the social justice movement, and more, 2020 has brought a need to act fast in regards to relief and giving efforts.

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sgEngage

MARCH 31, 2023

Organizations working toward social impact know this better than most industries. For grantmakers to make a truly lasting impact across their community, they need to be intentional about their equity and inclusion practices, both within their organization and with their funding efforts.

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Practice Trend Grant Gartner 72

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

How can we reimagine our supporters’ engagement? Kelley Jarrett – Blackbaud. Our own Bo Crader will explore what leading nonprofits are doing to meet the expectations of their supporters and create exponential growth for their programs. Bo Crader – Blackbaud. Robyn Mendez – Blackbaud.

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Professional Communication Blackbaud Fundraising 49

sgEngage

OCTOBER 21, 2021

We know that people give to people, donors are inspired when they believe they can make an impact. – Last year, individuals’ donations represented the largest portion of donations, “Giving in Unprecedented Times, GivingTuesday, 2020.) . When you hear of a donor supporting an individual – celebrate their generosity.

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sgEngage

APRIL 15, 2024

If you are a grantmaker, you know how important it is to have a reliable and efficient software system that can help you manage your grants, track your impact, and collaborate with your stakeholders. Blackbaud acquired MicroEdge and inherited what we now know as Blackbaud Grantmaking in 2014.

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sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2023

The impact of burnout is particularly significant for nonprofit organizations. A recent study by the Chronicle of Philanthropy found that long hours and limited staff support has almost half of fundraisers eyeing the door, with 28% planning to leave the profession altogether.

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Knowledge Worker Fundraising Gift Gartner 63

sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This can lead to even bigger partnerships and greater impact. New Hampshire , for instance, was one of several states that partnered with community foundations to effectively and efficiently direct CARES Act funding to communities impacted by COVID-19. Common Types of Foundation Collaboration. As many as 5 million U.S.

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Socialbrite

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Donors are still eager to support the organizations and causes they care about, yet they expect to be engaged differently — often through digital channels. According to The Blackbaud Institute , 28% of all nonprofit donations in 2021 came from a mobile device. Post by Annabel Maw. Nurture donor relationships through digital channels.

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Fundraising Statistics Paypal Retention 69

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

In this post, I’ll highlight four of the key takeaways identified by our attendees as being the most critical to positioning their foundations for greater impact in 2020. bbcon Takeaway #3: Impact measurement must be baked into the culture of your foundation . What is impact, and why does it matter? l everage the results.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

According to Blackbaud data , the perfect fundraising portfolio is 120 prospects or less. What are your organization’s long-term strategic goals and how does philanthropy support those? . This information is a perfect starting place to take a fresh look at all your supporters and their assignments. .

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

You likely already have an idea of the kind of support you’re looking for. Major giving and prospect research support. Internal support, like for accounting or HR. Nonprofits generally don’t partner with consultants year-round for ongoing support with all of their operations. Zobrio – Financial & Accounting Support.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Let’s talk about impact. . Like other areas of disaster philanthropy we’ve explored, how you measure the outcomes of the contributions your organization has made greatly depends on the timing of such funding or donations. Technology has developed to support these cross-country relationships and collection of information.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

Last week Blackbaud along with partners HJC, Sea Change Strategies, and Edge Research released findings from the 2013 Next Generation of Canadian Giving study. What kinds of charities do people support? About 9 in 10 of Civics give, and they support a variety of causes than younger generations. Eight Key Findings: 1.

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Generation Philanthropy Canada Benchmark 66

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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Connection Cafe

MAY 28, 2020

COVID-19 has impacted fundraising in various ways. In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Eddie Thompson, founder and CEO of Thompson and Associates, and Russell James, Professor of Charitable Financial Planning at Texas Tech University, in an excerpt from a Blackbaud webinar. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on major and planned gifts.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 4, 2016

As a corporate funder turned consultant, I've spent the last decade helping funders make the shift from philanthropy to social, or impact, investing. What Is Impact Investing? Impact investing means more than simply "doing good." Blackbaud Outcomes. How did I get here? Goodbye, Massive Spreadsheets.

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

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. Blackbaud works with a variety of organizations to empower them to overcome their greatest challenges and achieve transformative outcomes. UC Innovation.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 2, 2018

Today, philanthropies are at a similar impasse, but the call for transparency isn’t a completely new phenomenon. Philanthropies can use social media to connect and interact directly with constituents. Donor statements are a great way to build trust with those who support your mission. 4 Benefits of a Culture of Transparency.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 25, 2021

Tempel dean of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. associate dean for research and international programs at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. The impact of the pandemic, economic turmoil, and efforts to support racial justice were also reflected in the shifts in giving among the broad categories of recipients.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 17, 2021

Your Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) can help you better understand which ideas will resonate or be the most impactful. This relationship is critical for the foundation in many ways and your CNO can lend invaluable support, insight, and awareness across the organization. Target first-time in-kind supporters (think COVID donors!).

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 8, 2020

In the past, members of the analytics consulting team at Blackbaud have written on this subject matter in the 2009 publication Building Fundraising Momentum in a Recession and the 2011 article Raising Money During Challenging Times. Do not assume that philanthropy will decline. How your mission impacts COVID-19 (if relevant).

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sgEngage

AUGUST 18, 2021

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. Send them thank-you notes, impact reports, and invites to special events. Virtual Food Drives: Break Bread Digitally.

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