sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2022

ET | Monica Mutter, senior director, leadership and culture, Blackbaud . ET | Dorri McWhorter, president and CEO, YMCA Metropolitan Chicago; Bruce MacDonald, president and CEO, Imagine Canada; Jon Walder, HR director, Blackbaud . senior principal business consultant, Blackbaud . Growing Your Impact through Employee Development.

Skills 76

Skills Training Train Free 76

sgEngage

MAY 22, 2023

Among all buzz that goes along with the execution of your nonprofit’s financial strategy, there is still one critical thing every organization must prepare for—the fiscal year-end audit. Using these functionalities will smooth the process of ensuring all items are up to date before closing your books.

Journal 81

Journal Report Blackbaud Software 81

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.

Foundation 78

Foundation Virtual Professional Blackbaud 78

sgEngage

MAY 14, 2024

While primarily for tuition at private and independent schools, many programs also accommodate books, tutoring, transportation, and other school-related expenses. How do you manage school choice funds in Blackbaud software? Financial Edge NXT is designed to organize, track, and report different fund sources.

Blackbaud 71

Blackbaud Software District of Columbia Student 71

sgEngage

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Building this trust with your community and stakeholders is only possible through radical transparency—sharing information into the world that showcases who you are as an organization, your strengths, and your areas of opportunity. On the flip side, poor-performing organizations are more hesitant to share for fear of increased scrutiny.

Metrics 101

Metrics Ratio Government Nonprofit 101

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.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Community Time Blackbaud 52

sgEngage

AUGUST 11, 2021

But in a fundraising organization, Finance is heavily dependent on Development systems to furnish accurate, unambiguous fundraising data to the general ledger, so that correct annual and monthly financial reporting can be produced. In Blackbaud CRM, this same information can be recorded by leveraging Designations.

System 108

System Develop Pledge Blackbaud 108

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 26, 2010

Silo Busting: Ironically, I had two people in the workshop who worked for the same organization, but had not met each other! Interesting to discover a line from the book, “Social Media is a contact sport, not a spectator sport&# was a conversation driver. And, that through this comes learning and insight.

Blackbaud 93

Blackbaud Conference Reflection Atlanta 93

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Close the books by the 10th. Instead of giving you a checklist of tips to avoid IRS penalties or consequences, we’re giving you a checklist to empower your organization to reinforce its mission through efficient and transparent filing of your 990. Now, let’s get into all the benefits of your organization’s 990 returns.

Create 90

Create Files Grant Report 90

sgEngage

AUGUST 24, 2023

Peer-to-peer activity-tracking events have emerged as a game-changer for nonprofit organizations seeking to raise funds and promote a healthy lifestyle. Let’s dive into some creative and out-of-the-box event ideas that are tailor-made for wearables, health trackers, and potentially for your organization. 

Track 70

Track Activities Active Activism 70

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Meeting such high expectations for transparency and ROI requires a lot of time and resources from staff, but the right technology can help your organization operate more efficiently and responsibly, allowing you to focus on your mission and grow your impact. How to Evolve Your Systems from Good to Better to Best.

Tech 82

Tech Fund Nonprofit System 82

sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2023

Very few people enjoy being on the organization side of a nonprofit financial audit. These check-ins are a great place to share updates happening with your organization—such as new grants or an unusual donation—and for them to share changes they are watching in legislation and regulations that might affect you.

Review 72

Review Fund Software Nonprofit 72

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 6, 2012

My colleagues Chad Norman and Melanie Mathos (who have day jobs at Blackbaud) have published a new social media how-to book, 101 Social Media Tactics for Nonprofits: A Field Guide. The book is a collection of time saving tips for using social media organized into the following categories: set up, communicate, engage, fundraise, and measure.

Social Media 104

Social Media Chad Guide Media 104

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

If your organization is still claiming tax-exempt status, you need to file your 990. 990-EZ: The short-form version is for organizations whose gross receipts were less than $200,000 and the total assets at the end of the year were less than $500,000. For example, a small organization that qualifies for a 990-N can file a 990-EZ.

Files 64

Files Fund Activities Active 64

sgEngage

MAY 27, 2022

But implementing automated processes can help you ensure consistent controls and set your organization up for growth. With a clear understanding of what business process automation means to your nonprofit, you can identify ways to save time on your fund accounting management and increase efficiency across your organization. Automation.

Process 75

Process API San Diego Nonprofit 75

sgEngage

JULY 27, 2021

The Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study also highlighted that fundraisers who did participate during 2020 raised an average of 35% more than in 2019 , most notably in registration fee free and DIY events. Finding unique ways to interact with peer-to-peer fundraisers and donors will help your organization stand out from the virtual crowd.

Ideas 124

Ideas Fundraising Cancer Virtual 124

sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

The Analytics team at Blackbaud has been playing around with ChatGPT over the past few months and we thought it might be helpful to share our observations. Your charitable organization has probably fielded questions from curious supporters and internal audiences on the ways it might be leveraged. Is it just a fad?

Model 74

Model Italy Test Generation 74

sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

Nonprofits rely on their finance teams to educate management and the board on all financial aspects related to the organization. These employees must provide the leadership team with the necessary financial information for planning, budgeting, and growth of the organization.

Classes 86

Classes Team Foundation Create 86

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. Much like we’re guided to diversify our stocks, diversifying your fundraising strategy can ensure your organization is set up to maintain funding no matter the crisis ahead.

Strategy 113

Strategy Nashville Platform Fundraising 113

Connection Cafe

JUNE 28, 2019

The weather is warm, summer camps are in full swing, BBQs are a weekly occurrence, and as the sixth month of the year wraps up, some organizations are already gearing up for end-of-the-year asks and setting up holiday campaign fundraising goals. Does your entire organization treat it this way? The Nonprofit Summer Reading List.

Blackbaud 37

Blackbaud Nonprofit Hints eBook 37

sgEngage

JULY 12, 2022

The purpose of GAAP is to ensure that financial reporting is transparent and consistent from one organization to another. The only way to accomplish that is for each school in that diocese to book accounts receivable, such as tuition and donations, in the same way.

United States 86

United States System Sound Software 86

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

If you're interested in getting involved either as a co-organizer or a participant in one of these cities, go to the group website and give the organizer a shout!" PDT Beth and Allison will celebrate with a virtual book party on U-Stream and Twitter (#netnon). " The trend is up 12.1%! " The trend is up 12.1%!

Web 105

Web Netsquared Bookmarking Amazon 105

NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Your 300-word essay should briefly explain what the designated organization does and the challenges it faces. The essay should also focus on how the organization should use technology and media to further its goals beyond fundraising. Please keep in mind that we are looking for an essay, not a book.

Interaction 115

Interaction Program Blackbaud Profit 115

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

NTEN believes that finances should not be a barrier for small organizations to be able to access the resources and connections that the Nonprofit Technology Conference offers, so every year they offer scholarships to those who might not otherwise be able to attend. This is based on the book by Kay Sprinkel Grace. Source: Blackbaud.

Giving 75

Giving NTEN NTC Blackbaud 75

AFP Blog

MAY 10, 2012

What will the Blackbaud-Convio Merger Mean? - One of the most significant mergers in the realm of nonprofit technology in recent years is now in the books. This week, Blackbaud and Convio began operating as one entity in the wake of a merger in which the former acquired the latter for $325 million.

Convio 24

Convio Blackbaud Activities Active 24

NetWits

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

They’re doing a virtual book tour exploring concepts from Open Community : a little book of big ideas for associations navigating the social web. Your Open Community is your people who are bonded by what your organization represents and care enough to talk to each other (hopefully about you!) So, what is “Open Community?”.

Open 159

Open Community NTC Social Media 159

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

NTEN believes that finances should not be a barrier for small organizations to be able to access the resources and connections that the Nonprofit Technology Conference offers, so every year they offer scholarships to those who might not otherwise be able to attend. This is based on the book by Kay Sprinkel Grace.

Giving 81

Giving NTC Portland NTEN 81

Connection Cafe

JULY 16, 2020

What does branding mean for nonprofit organizations, and how has it evolved to now require a comprehensive digital strategy? Joining the podcast today is Farra Trompeter, chief growth officer of Big Duck and the co-author of an article about branding in the Blackbaud Institute’s new 2020 npEXPERTS eBook.

Podcast 28

Podcast Change eBook Blackbaud 28

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Without further ado, here were the the most popular articles published on sgENGAGE in 2019: The End of the Beginning of Online Giving by Steve MacLaughlin, Blackbaud. The Nonprofit Summer Reading List by Kelsey Bowden, Blackbaud. Expert Advice for Improving Culture & Morale at Nonprofit Organizations by Christine Newman, Blackbaud.

Blackbaud 34

Blackbaud Chart Trend Museum 34

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 18, 2016

You might want to treat yourself to copy our new book, “ The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout ,” read up on all the tips and methods that we gleaned from interviewing hundreds of nonprofit professionals about their self-care routines. Review by Allyson Kapin on Care2 Blog.

Tips 50

Tips Time Giving Fundraising 50

sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

They know they can’t really share everything that happens behind the curtain (and believe me, there is so much that never reaches beyond the walls of most organizations) because they will risk the loss of funding. Nonprofits show and share what worked, usually with tidy stories and charts.

Problem 80

Problem Skills Proposal Grant 80

sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 5 Good Nonprofit Infographics Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on April 12th, 2011 Who doesn’t love a good infographic? Includes data from Blackbaud , American Red Cross , MobileMarketer.com , and the Chronicle of Philanthropy.

Blackbaud 91

Blackbaud Benchmark Nonprofit Chart 91

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

It is our hope, as funders, that financially resourcing a movement, an organization, or an individual can lead to positive change. And, the focus of MEL is generally on evaluating grantee projects or organizations, rather than on the grantmaker and its practices. To look is an act of choice.”

Participatory 87

Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 87

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Note from Beth: I was thrilled to be interviewed by Steve along with many other nonprofit data nerds, for his new book, Data Driven Nonprofits. He was kind enough to send me an advanced copy and it is definitely a must read. Why do some organizations struggle to manage their data? SECRETS TO SUCCESS.

Culture 50

Culture Data South Dakota Los Angeles 50

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Guest post by Jonathon Leeke, Product Manager at Blackbaud. . Through that process I’ve seen how some of the best organizations in the business run their operations, interact with their patrons, and create rich programming and exhibits that keep them coming back. Guest books are hit or miss.

Arts 33

Arts Challenge Culture Organization 33

Pamela Grow

JANUARY 13, 2021

This change would leave many of our donors (without email addresses) in the dark when it comes to news and feel-good stories about the organization. One of the most necessary components of your organization’s Ask/Thank/Report/Repeat donor comms system is a print donor newsletter. Many thanks for your professional advice, Bonnie.

Newsletter 52

Newsletter Donor Retention Nashville 52

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Steve MacLaughlin, Blackbaud. The Blackbaud Index of Online Giving was launched this year and measures online giving data from more than 1,700 organizations. The size of an organization is also something important to consider when looking at online giving trends. Online Giving Remains Positive. Multichannel is Magic.

Trend 86

Trend Online Fundraising Offline 86