Blackbaud in the News

Applying Segmentation to Social Media Audiences

Fritz, Joanne — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 13:32:00 -0400

Outlet: About.com

Did you know that 80% of the content on social networks is generated by 6% of the social media users? I'm not that surprised actually. It's been clear to me that some people are just insanely social while many people are what we used to call "lur

Software Publisher Blackbaud Achieves Unprecedented Customer Satisfaction Feat

Patricia Taylor — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: pr-usa.net - Online

VALENCIA , CA The Raiser's Edge, a software product used by nonprofits to manage their donors and fundraising, has received a Campbell Award for exceptional customer feedback. This is the fourth time in as many studies that The Raiser's Edge has ea

Charitable Giving is Almost Flat

West, Melanie — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 10:45:00 -0400

Outlet: Wall Street Journal

Charitable giving in the U.S. grew only incrementally last year, signaling that any recovery to prerecession highs is still several years to a decade away, according to the latest Giving USA survey, the most widely used report detailing charitable co

Blackbaud begins 2012 State of the Not-for-Profit Industry research

howardlake — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: UK Fundraising

Online fundraising and CRM software & services firm Blackbaud has launched its annual State of the Nonprofit Industry Survey (SONI) in association with the Resource Alliance. The SONI survey, which is "the world's latest third sector review" accor

Special Edition of Nonprofit Coach: LIVE AT AFP TechKnow Con

Hart, Ted — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 11:33:00 -0400

Outlet: Blogtalk Radio

Listen to the radio show featuring Cheryl Black.

Introducing ‘Silicon Harbor’: Charleston, SC, Home Of TwitPic And Amazon's CreateSpace | Fast Company

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Fast Company - Online

Introducing ‘Silicon Harbor’: Charleston, SC, Home Of TwitPic And Amazon's CreateSpace BY Shane Snow | 06-05-2012 | 4:22 PM Despite being the 75th largest metro area in the U.S., Charleston is ranked in the top 10 fastest growing cities for

Social Media: Personal, Professional or Both?

Cheryl Black — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: FundRaising Success - Online

(The following is based on Cheryl Black's session, "Let's Get Nerdy! Personal, Professional or Both," from the AFP TechKnow Conference, which took place Monday and Tuesday in Orlando, Fla.) Traditionally there's quite a bit of anxiety about mixing

Instepfundraising.com Announces list of Top 5 Unique Fundraisers For 2012

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: pr-usa.net - Online

Instepfundraising.com Announces list of Top 5 Unique Fundraisers For 2012 According to the 2011 Blackbaud Online Giving Report, Online giving grew 13% year-over-year for the 1,874 nonprofit organizations in the analysis. Ottawa, ON, Canada May

Making CRM Better

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:49:00 -0400

Outlet: Association & Non-Profit Bisnow

One of the most important aspects of managing associations is making sure members are happy. Many have turned to constituent relationship management software like the kind that Charleston, S.C.-based Blackbaud makes. Senior marketing manager Tiffany

Donation pleas before diplomas | State universities aim to get new grads used to making pledges

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

University alumni groups have always eagerly welcomed new grads to their loyal ranks. But as a stagnant economy and state funding cutbacks up the ante for private fundraising to boost financial aid, development offices and foundations for public inst

The Imperfect Storm

Marc Chardon — Sat, 19 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Huffington Post, The

The storm, for nonprofit organizations, is fully brewed. The demand for services is up; contributions have barely regained their pre-recession levels; government funding is way off; and expenses are rising. We are tempted to call this a perfect storm

Blackbaud Enhances CRM Product

Fineberg, Seth — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Accounting Today

Nonprofit-focused accounting software maker Blackbaud Inc. has enhanced Blackbaud CRM to include new membership features, a simplified user interface accessible on mobile devices, and intuitive duplicate management options. Blackbaud CRM users can

Blackbaud Completes Tender Offer For Convio - 05/03/2012

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Nonprofit Times - Online, The

Almost four months after the first public announcement of the $275-million acquisition, Blackbaud today announced the completion of its $16 per share tender offer for its nonprofit technology rival, Convio. The Charleston, S.C.-based software and

Blackbaud/Convio Deal Moves Closer - 04/27/2012

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Nonprofit Times - Online, The

Nonprofit technology rivals Blackbaud and Convio could start operating as one company in as few as eight business days after the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) this week closed its antitrust investigation of the merger. The DoJ notified the two

Higher-ed fundraising up, donors down

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

PJ staff report | April 25, 2012 Higher-education fundraising Higher-education fundraising in 2011 generally improved from 2010, according to key performance metrics, with revenue generally growing but donors declining in the wake of the reces

'I Care' Facebook Button Shows Support For Causes

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:54:00 -0400

Outlet: Huffington Post, The

Ever hesitate to "Like" that tragic story or update on Facebook? Now, those misstated sentiments can be be better explained with an embeddable "I Care" button on Facebook. "The 'I Care' button seeks to serve as an appropriate complement to the

How to keep peer fundraisers coming back for more

Gadeski, Janet — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:05:00 -0400

Outlet: Canadian Fundraising and Philanthropy

Peer-to-peer event fundraising (rides, walks, runs) is a high-turnover game – and charities need to look in the mirror and ask why. That’s the conclusion Blackbaud principal strategy consultant Amy Braiterman reached after reviewing the results of tw

Study: It Costs To Build Social Networks - 04/04/2012

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Nonprofit Times - Online, The

It costs a nonprofit $3.50 for every “like” on Facebook, making Twitter at $2.05 for each follower a relative bargain. And, Facebook and Twitter communities grew by 30 percent and 81 percent at nonprofits during 2011. Those are among the findings

Majority of Nonprofits Reached Fundraising Goals in 2011, Survey Finds

Flandez, Raymund — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Chronicle of Philanthropy, The

Seven in 10 groups expect giving to rise in 2012, largely because of the improving economy, but small groups continue to struggle. Seven in 10 nonprofits expect their donations to increase this year, after 2011 became the first year since the rece

Dutch bird conservation charity chooses Blackbaud CRM

howardlake — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: UK Fundraising

Vogelbescherming Nederland, the Dutch organisation for the conservation of wild birds and their habitats, has selected Blackbaud CRM™ to help it develop its outreach strategy and build its supporter base. The charity is the Dutch equivalent to the

If you don’t ask

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:51:00 -0400

Outlet: Arts Professional - Online

If you don’t ask Is the arts and culture sector missing a trick? Christopher Goodhart urges wider action to promote legacy giving. Legacy fundraising has received a fair amount of press lately, and for good reason. The impending changes to Inher

Charitable Giving Continues A Rebound

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:16:00 -0400

Outlet: Nonprofit Times, The

Charitable giving increased more than 3 percent while online giving jumped almost 13 percent for the three months ending January 2012, according to the latest giving index. The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving, released yesterday, indicates th

Online giving grows

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

PJ staff report | March 12, 2012 Online giving Led by small and medium-sized organizations, online giving grew 13 percent in 2011, excluding online giving to international charities, a new report says. Including international giving, which s

Study Reveals Nonprofits Lose 75 Percent of Event Fundraisers Each Year

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: FundRaising Success - Online

Press release (March 7, 2012) — Blackbaudreleased two new reports focused on peer-to-peer event fundraising at the 2012 Run Walk Ride Fundraising Conference. The company also announced a limited release of next generation Friends Asking Friends. B

Techno show

Brendan Kearney — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Post and Courier - Online, The

PeopleMatter brings hip, West Coast-style new-product demo to Charleston People in the audience fidgeted with their smartphones as the clock ticked down on the projection screen at the front of the Sottile Theatre. At exactly 11 a.m., PeopleMat

Blackbaud posts revenue growth

Tony Boor — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

Blackbaud, a provider of software and services for nonprofits, posted higher income for the final three months of 2011 and for the full year, and reported lower net income for the quarter and higher net income for the year, compared to the same perio

Social Media for Social Good: 3 Secrets to Raising Big Bucks Online

Brett — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: NTEN

Frank Barry Director, Professional Services Blackbaud What's the thing that separates the top 1% social fundraisers from the rest of the pack, and how can any nonprofit, large or small, put big nu

Study: Austin 12th in US for online gifts to nonprofits

Ball, Andrea — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:22:00 -0500

Outlet: Austin American-Statesman

Austin was the 12th most generous city in the nation last year in online giving, jumping three spots since 2010, according to a recent study by a local fundraising software company. According to the fourth annual survey by Convio, Austin ranked 12

Philanthropists becoming more generous

DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Post and Courier - Online, The

SEATTLE -- Money donated by the nation's most charitable people is starting to catch up with pre-recession giving, thanks in part to large bequests from a few donors. The Chronicle of Philanthropy said Monday in its annual report of the nation's m

Accounting Software - Audits and lawsuits and floods, oh my!

Mills-Groninger, Tim — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:23:00 -0500

Outlet: Nonprofit Times, The

Charitable giving picks up

Brendan Kearney — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Post and Courier - Online, The

After a long slump, fundraising among nonprofit groups has finally returned to pre-recession levels, Charleston-based Blackbaud Inc. said in a report published Thursday. Charitable giving in the first 11 months of 2011 was up 1.4 percent over the

Charitable giving goes high tech by helping nonprofits raise money

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Boston Globe - Online

Reiki with LBK at Dedham Health and Athletics Complex: $40 for 60-minutes of Rei... Get this deal THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING In a high-tech world, charity remains solidly low-tech. When donations are made in this month of g

Nonprofits still hurting

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

Nonprofits hurting The crippled economy continues to squeeze nonprofits, with smaller organizations under the greatest stress, a new report says. While 65 percent of 875 charities responding to an online survey in October reported higher demand

Economic recovery slow for US nonprofits

Blankinship, Donna — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:40:00 -0500

Outlet: Associated Press (AP) - Seattle Bureau

SEATTLE (AP) — As the first signs of an economic recovery make the news, many of the nation's nonprofit organizations are digging in for another three to four years of financial distress, according to researchers who keep an eye on the charitable wor

Social media in the workplace

Kearney, Brendan — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Post and Courier, The

Dec. 19--A veteran software architect and father of five, Tim Wolf is pretty freewheeling on Twitter. Within just a few posts, @lowcountrywolf, as he's known on the microblogging site, will promote one of BoomTown's real estate products, then curs

The Cost of Online Giving

Ackerman, Ruthie — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Wall Street Journal - Online

Donating to a charity online may be costlier than you think. While online donations account for only 7.6% of total charitable giving, according to Blackbaud's 2010 Online Giving Report, it is the fastest-growing segment, increasing 40% in 2010 fro

Unleashing the Snoball Effect of Charitable Social Giving

Ben Kerschberg — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Forbes - Online

Imagine that you and two friends are in Atlanta this New Year’s Eve to cheer on your UVA Cavaliers in their college football Bowl Game against Auburn. Early that morning, you guarantee a victory and back it up by pledging a donation to charity. “I

Blackbaud again helps Toys for Tots to the tune of 5,495 toys

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: WCBD-TV - Online

Big Donation from the Daniel Island Company

Blackbaud Index Shows Modest Upward Tick in Giving

eJP — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: eJewish Philanthropy

The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving, a broad-based fundraising index that reports overall giving trends of 1,264 US-based nonprofit organizations representing $2.56 billion in yearly giving on a monthly basis, today reported that charitable givi

Online Giving On The Rise

History — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: NonProfit Times, The

Large nonprofit organizations led the way as online giving saw a significant surge, according to findings from The Blackbaud Index. The Index, which is updated on the 15th of each month, showed that online giving was up more than 10 percent for

2011 Nonprofit Fundraising Industry Survey by Blackbaud

Desi — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:01:34 -0500

Outlet: http://www.miratelinc.com/

Blackbaud releases several meaningful reports throughout the year which provide informative statistics or survey results on the state of nonprofit fundraising and other various areas within our industry. I have featured results from the ...

Holiday Giving A Challenge For Some Nonprofits

History — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: NonProfit Times, The

It may be the season of giving, but that doesn't mean nonprofits will be seeing a lot of that this year. The holidays have traditionally been a major source of revenue for organizations and, in recent years, holiday giving has actually done fair

Unusual Trend in Holiday Giving

Zellers, Emerald — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:45:00 -0500

Outlet: NBC Los Angeles

Christmas traditionally brings out generosity in Angelenos, but charitable giving isn’t following traditional patterns this season, or looking as promising as usual, according to local experts and nonprofit organizers. The nation’s economic woes a

Empowered ticketing - 2011 Ticketing & Technology

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: artsprofessional.co.uk

Empowered ticketing Roger Tomlinson takes a snapshot of the wide range of options available these days to arts organisations that sell tickets It's rare that all the key suppliers of ticketing and related web technologies get together with their

Charleston rules state's economy

Wenger, Yvonne — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Post and Courier, The

Dec. 08--COLUMBIA -- Only three states have an economy more competitive than South Carolina, and Charleston is king in the Palmetto State. What state leaders do with that edge will determine how South Carolinians fare in what University of South C

A Stark Outlook for Fund Raising in 2012

Holly Hall — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Chronicle of Philanthropy - Online

Two new surveys suggest that fund-raising challenges for charities will persist through year’s end and beyond. But a third shows a burst of optimism among people who raise money for nonprofit causes. Among the key findings: * Nearly 60 percent

Survey: Charity Receipts Up But So Is Demand - 12/06/2011

Samuel J Fanburg — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Nonprofit Times - Online, The

Some 41 percent of nonprofits reported increased charitable receipts for the first nine months of this year -- up from 36 percent in 2010 -- but two-thirds of these organizations reported increased demand for their services as well. The Nonprofit

New Business Model Redefines Giving, Profit

Akl, Aida F. — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Voice of America

An increasingly popular business model lets participating companies give to charity while making a profit. But the approach is blurring the lines between for-profit and not-for-profit organizations and raising questions about the real drivers behind

11 steps to unclogging your major gift pipeline

Clolery, Paul — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:31:00 -0500

Outlet: Nonprofit Times, The

Keeping the prospect pipeline flowing is vital to the ongoing success of your fundraising program and the health of your organization. Susan Ulrich McLaughlin, CFRE, principal consultant at Blackbaud in Charleston, S.C., offers 11 key elements to dia

2011 Review of Blackbaud, Inc. — The Financial Edge

Girsch-Bock, Mary — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:07:00 -0500

Outlet: CPA Practice Advisor

Best Fit The Financial Edge is well-suited for mid-sized to large nonprofit organizations and government entities that require both top-notch reporting capability along with excellent donor and grant management. Strengths •Excellent customizat

Three Social Media Tactics for Nonprofits

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:03:00 -0500

Outlet: Advancing Philanthropy

Your Overall Goals Should Guide Your Email Marketing Strategy

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:01:00 -0500

Outlet: Advancing Philanthropy

In tough climate, NFP vendors scramble to meet client demand

McClure, Dave — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Accounting Today

Donor fatigue. That's the term not-for-profit organizations are using to describe the environment of 2011. Where 2010 showed a rebound in both charitable giving and in volunteer activities, this year has seen another almost disastrous decline.

Alternative gift fairs fill charitable wish lists

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:35:00 -0500

Outlet: Tennessean, The

For Christmas last year, Jessie Light bought her best friend ballet shoes, her brother a flock of baby chicks and her grandma an evening’s stay at the Ronald McDonald House. But her loved ones didn’t receive satiny footwear, a crate of chirping ch

Online Payment Systems

Hrywna, Mark — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:47:00 -0400

Outlet: Nonprofit Times, The

Fundraising used to be pretty simple. Your organization would send a solicitation and you’d wait for those checks to arrive in the mail. It wasn’t exactly as easy as turning on a faucet but it was simple: Mail letter. Receive letter. Cash check. T

.To Hover Over Schoolwork, Parents Go Online .

Baker, Molly — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:27:00 -0400

Outlet: Wall Street Journal - Online

When Debbie Sumner Mahle, an Atlanta mother, wants to know what her sons, ages 6, 7 and 10, are working on in school, she turns on her computer and logs into NetClassroom. The portal lets her see not just their school assignments but also their atten

Giving continues to rebound

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

Blackbaud Index Charitable revenue grew overall and online in the three months ended in May, compared to the same period in 2010, two new reports say. Overall charitable revenue grew 11.3 percent for the period, marking the 10th straight month

Two businesses expand reach

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Post and Courier - Online, The

Two locally based companies that travel in different spheres of the technology world are adding a dash of Tex-Mex flavor to their business operations. Daniel Island-based Blackbaud Inc., the world's largest maker of software geared for nonprofit f

Good Signs in Overall Giving

Skendall, John — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:46:00 -0400

Outlet: AFP eWire

(July 19, 2011) There’s some good news about giving, as a new report shows nonprofit revenue has grown for ten consecutive months from August 2010 to May 2011. Furthermore, Blackbaud reports that overall giving increased by 11.3 percent for the 3

10 Leaders and the Surprising Ways They Stay Productive

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:11:00 -0400

Outlet: Inc. - Online

Jana Eggers: Train for an Ironman (or Pick Up a Challenging Hobby) Ram Shriram: Keep a Diary Gary E. McCullough: Give People Exactly Half the Time They Ask for Stephen Gillett: Play World of Warcraft Carol Smith: Trade Time on Monday for Sunda

Multi-Channel Fundraising Raises More Money

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:51:00 -0400

Outlet: Frogloop

Care2 held a terrific webinar on Multi-Channel Fundraising. During the webinar Jocelyn Harmon, Director of Nonprofit Services for Care2 posed the question "is fundraising via multiple channels magic or myth?" Panelists Allison Van Diest of Blackbaud

Let there be love

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:05:00 -0400

Outlet: Civil Society

Blackbaud's Arts & Culture Index

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:26:00 -0400

Outlet: Advancing Philanthropy

Proactive Stewarship for Planned Giving Programs

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:24:00 -0400

Outlet: Advancing Philanthropy

Direct Mail Still Rules the Day in Fundraising

Joe Boland — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: FundRaising Success

Earlier this week, Blackbaud released its 2011 donorCentrics Internet and Multichannel Giving Benchmarking Report, and the biggest finding of all is that direct-mail giving still overwhelmingly brings in the majority of fundraising revenue. That d

More on Blackbaud’s Online/Offline Fundraising

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Agitator, The

Roger was fairly strident in his commenting on Blackbaud’s latest Target Analytics benchmark report on online fundraising. His assessment is that fundraisers just don’t ‘get it’ — and maybe don’t even care — when it comes to the importance of integra

Direct mail still responsible for most charity donations |

Presort.com — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: http://www.presort.com/

Direct mail still responsible for most charity donations Direct Mail A new report has indicated that direct mailremains the source of most charitable donations, though it is important for non-profit organisations to embrace multi

New Survey Reveals Complexity of Multichannel Fundraising

Fritz, Joanne — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 09:31:00 -0400

Outlet: About.com

Multichannel giving has become a hot topic among fundraisers, with most of us assuming that we must fundraise through all available channels to reach our modern, multi-generational, and multi-tasking donors. The latest survey by Blackbaud helps un

Direct Mail Key to Nonprofit Donor Retention Research Finds |

Presort.com — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: http://www.presort.com/

Direct Mail Key to Nonprofit Donor Retention Research Finds Software Blackbaud has announced the publication of its "2011 donorCentrics Internet and Multichannel Giving Benchmarking report," which features research on nonprofit online g

The Continuing Need for Integrated Direct Marketing in Fundraising

eJP — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: eJewish Philanthropy: The Jewish …

New Research Finds that Integrated Direct Marketing is Essential for Maximizing the Long-term Value of Online-Acquired Donors Blackbaud has announced the publication of the 2011 donorCentrics Internet and Multichannel Giving Benchmarking Repo

Web Is Good at Acquiring Donors, Not Retaining Them

Michael S. Fischer — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: AdvisorOne

Study uses research on nonprofit online giving in the context of an integrated direct marketing program Multichannel giving has become a popular objective of nonprofits as a way to build constituent support, but it is not widely practiced, a repor

New Blackbaud Study Sheds Light on Multichannel Giving

Tue, 31 May 2011 16:18:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Front and Center

Blackbaud recently released their 2011 donorCentrics Internet and Multichannel Giving Benchmarking Report, which examines the giving habits of donors to large North American nonprofits, with a particular focus on how they are giving. With the rise of

Study: Online-Acquired Donors Switch To Mail, Not Vice-Versa

Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Nonprofit Times - Online, The

Multichannel giving has become popular for fundraisers as a way to build constituent support. But, the large majority of donors on file give through only one channel and use only direct mail as their vehicle for donations. The only donors who do sign

Social media's impact on charitable fundraising: Does it work?

Garton, Christie — Fri, 13 May 2011 13:17:00 -0400

Outlet: USA Today - Online

A debate kicked off online yesterday on what impact -- if any -- can social media have on charitable fundraising efforts. On one side, few charities have truly embraced social media as another fundraising channel; less than 3% of the 11,196 non-pr

Giving grows overall, falls online

Chuck Longfield — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

Charitable revenue overall grew 3 percent in the three months ended in February, compared to the same period a year earlier, while online giving fell 8.6 percent, two new reports say. Based on $2.2 billion in 12 months' revenue from 1,430 nonprofi

SOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: BisNow

Organizations talk about social media with the same obsession and confusion as Donald Trump's hair. But to what extent are they using it and how effectively? A new survey asks 11,000 non-profits and professional associations just that. The study,

Overall Charitable Giving Is Up, but Web Donations Decrease: Blackbaud

Michael S. Fischer — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:55:00 -0400

Outlet: AdvisorOne

Overall charitable giving rose 3% in the three-month period ending in February, compared with the same period last year, according to a report released Monday by Blackbaud Inc. Online giving decreased by 8.6% during this period. The Blackbaud Inde

10 Things Fund-Raisers Won't Say

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:32:00 -0400

Outlet: SmartMoney - Online

1. "We're getting desperate." Times are tough for fund-raisers and the nonprofits they serve. For decades American individuals and institutions have increased their annual donating by an average of about 3 percent. But in 2009 they gave $304 billion

Nonprofit industry hoping for recovery in giving

Brian Reisinger — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: BizJournals.com

The nonprofit industry is showing signs that recovery is on the way. Results of the United Way of Metropolitan Nashville’s annual fundraiser showed a 3 percent increase over last year, the largest in about a decade. On a national level, giving

Blackbaud targets smaller arts organisations with latest package

Kirsty Weakley — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Professionalfundraising.co.uk

Topics: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software Software provider Blackbaud has launched a new a new software product, The Patron Edge Essentials, for smaller arts and cultural organisations in the not-for-profit sector. According to Bl

Donors Still Eroding, But Gifts Getting Larger

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Nonprofit Times - Online, The

While revenue held steady at many of the major, national nonprofits during 2010, the erosion of the donor base continues, with those staying behind adding to their donations and making up the losses. The average donor tracked by the index gave a m

Blackbaud releases Patron's Edge version for smaller arts and cultural organisations

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: UK Fundraising

Published on 4 April 2011, by howardlake Blackbaud has today unveiled a preconfigured, lower-cost version of The Patron Edge specifically for small arts and cultural organisations in the UK. The Patron Edge Essentials includes interactive ticke

Fundraising improving, but gain less than hoped

Angela Mapes Turner — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 23:46:00 -0400

Outlet: Journal Gazette, The

Ticket and concession sales were down at the non-profit Embassy Theatre for months during the recent recession. Even as ticket sales began to rebound, concession sales stayed low. Now concession sales are up again, and while it’s a tiny indicator

Charity CRM providers announce partnerships

Kirsty Weakley — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Professionalfundraising.co.uk

Topics: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software | Websites Two leading customer relationship management (CRM) software providers to the charity sector have announced plans to partner with other companies to improve and expand their service

Charitable giving lags economic growth

Mary Beth Marklein — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: USA Today - Online

Charities are seeing improvements in fundraising, but progress is slow, a report out today says. Fewer charities reported declines in fundraising last year compared with 2009. KINDNESS: Stories about sharing, donating, inspiring RELIEF: No d

Online Giving a Bright Spot in 2010

Nicole Wallace — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Chronicle of Philanthropy - Online

Internet contributions were one of the few bright spots in fund raising last year. Now two big fund-raising software companies have analyzed their clients’ 2010 online-giving data. Blackbaud: Online gifts to the 1,812 charities that Blackbaud trac

on the beat

Hopfensperger, Jean — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Star Tribune

It wasn't just the blast of Haiti donations. Online fundraising climbed 35 percent for nonprofits last year, with December holiday giving matching the volume of Haiti donations. A new 2010 Online Giving Report shows the nation's largest nonprofits

Online Giving: A Larger Piece of the Fundraising Pie

Steve MacLaughlin — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:14:00 -0500

Outlet: FundRaising Success

The Internet continues to transform how nonprofits engage with constituents and help fulfill their important missions. 2010 saw continued growth in online fundraising for nonprofit organizations. A recovering global economy, online response for disas

Online Is 8% of Charitable Giving

Tom Belford — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:10:00 -0500

Outlet: Agitator, The

7.6% to be exact. That’s a key finding in Blackbaud’s just-released 2010 Online Giving Report. For this purpose, online giving is measured against total fundraising revenue reported to the IRS by organizations studied. The Report includes 24 month

Computer Age

Eubanks, Katie — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 13:31:00 -0500

Outlet: Northside Sun

Picture this: You’re the parent of a 10th-grader in north Jackson in, say, the mid-90s. Your son or daughter makes the brilliant decision to skip biology class on the day of his or her oral report on cellular respiration and receives a zero grade for

A common-sense approach to adopting technology

Kristen Fulks, Bo Crader — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:16:00 -0500

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

[Publisher's note: This article was provided by Blackbaud, a maker of fundraising software. Blackbaud is a PJ business partner.] Technology dominates today's headlines - whether it's the latest trend in consumer electronics, the explosion of mobil

Clicking to give

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Charity Insight - Online

Mark Nayler takes a look at some of the websites that are making it easier for donors to give to their charities of choice. There is a plethora of websites that aim to facilitate easier giving. Aiming to tap into the billions of pounds spent

7 Things a Non-Profit Must Do with Their Facebook Page

Flaten, Jennifer — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:46:00 -0500

Outlet: Nonprofit Technology News

With over 500 million users, Facebook is the undisputed king of social media. Many users are now turning to Facebook first to learn about businesses and organizations. So, how can a non-profit make the most of Facebook? Set Up The first thing,

Wall Street Philanthropy Picks Up, But Not For All

The Huffington Post News Editors — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:26:00 -0500

Outlet: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/

At a charity live auction in December for babies born into poverty, Stephanie Astic noted a heavy Wall Street presence in the room -- the extent of which she had not seen since 2007. "They were bidding things up," said Astic, who produces fundrais

How to Find Generous Donors

Flandez, Raymund — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:06:00 -0500

Outlet: Chronicle of Philanthropy, The

Connecticut, Minnesota, New York, and the District of Columbia are all especially good places to seek donors, three new studies find. Blackbaud, the fund-raising software company, analyzed donors to 14 large nonprofit groups. It found that Connect

Blackbaud shows belief in making world a better place

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 12:02:00 -0500

Outlet: Post and Courier, The

Blackbaud, the Daniel Island-based supplier of software and support services for nonprofit organizations, believes that service to others makes the world a better place. And continuing a wonderful Christmas Eve tradition, the company and its empl

Helping Out for Dec. 22

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:57:00 -0500

Outlet: Charleston Regional Business Journal

Blackbaud’s worldwide offices have donated almost 4,500 toys to a variety of charities this holiday season. The Charleston, Cambridge, Mass., and San Diego offices gave to Toys for Tots, and the Indianapolis office donated to Shepherd Community Cente

3 Ways to Empower Social Media Giving This Holiday Season

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:47:10 -0500

Outlet: Mashable

Year-end preparation is in full swing for most non-profit organizations. The reason being that many non-profits receive as much as 40% of their annual donations during the month of December. If you drill into that 40% number a bit, you’ll see that

You might be an accidental prospect researcher if…

Kathleen Rogers — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

You're in the midst of a capital campaign and are meeting with a long-time annual donor tomorrow for lunch and plan to ask for $10,000. You're not sure if this is too high or too low. You do some quick research of publicly-available information cu

Blackbaud harvests an idea

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:52:05 -0500

Outlet: Charleston Currents

Blackbaud harvests an idea By LELAND BOISSEAU Customer Operations, Blackbaud Special to Charleston Currents NOV. 29, 2010 - As I picked up a copy of my book club's recommended "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver, my eyes grazed t

Five reasons your email was deleted

Frank Barry — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

Are you are about to hit send on that year-end appeal email? Stop! First, be sure to review the following five reasons why email messages fail: Weak subject The subject line is the first thing people see. It's what gets their attention. It's

Creating holiday giving partnerships

Rachel Hutchisson — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

"It's the most wonderful time of the year..." Well, at least that's what the song says. But for many, the holidays and winter weather bring a time of stress and even greater need. As nonprofit professionals, you know this better than anyone. Yo

2010 Review of Not-For-Profit Accounting Systems-The Financial Edge

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:42:00 -0400

Outlet: CPA Practice Advisor

The Financial Edge, from Blackbaud, Inc. is a sophisticated, easy-to-use financial product designed primarily for mid-sized to large nonprofit organizations. More than a nonprofit accounting product, The Financial Edge provides organizations with fin

Social Media for Social Good Video Roundup from #BBCon

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:01:00 -0400

Outlet: Beth's Blog - BethKanter.org

Note From Beth: Frank Barry from BlackBaud kindly agreed to write a guest post showcasing some of the best presentations caught on video at the BlackBaud’s Conference last week. Enjoy. Guest Post by Frank Barry: Social Media for Social Good Vid

Blackbaud releases third-quarter earnings

McDermott, John — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:52:00 -0400

Outlet: Post and Courier, The

Blackbaud Inc., a major provider of software and services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, reported higher sales and lower profits for the third quarter. The results came in at the higher end of the Daniel Island company’s expect

50 (More) Social Media Tactics for Nonprofits, Part 2

Joe Boland — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: FundRaising Success

[Editor's note: This is part 2 of a two-part synopsis of a conference session. View part 1 here.] Following up on the 50 social media tactics for nonprofits presented last year, Chad Norman, Internet marketing manager at Blackbaud, and Melanie Mat

9 Things Funders Want From Fundraisers in Grant Applications

Joe Boland — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: FundRaising Success

“As we all know, there are fewer funds to give out because of the economy, and there are greater needs,” said Karen Kennelly, president and owner of K-Squared Consulting. “That makes it that much more challenging to write a grant, ask for funds and b

The State of the Nonprofit Industry (SONI) Survey

Reidel, Bunnie — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:49:00 -0400

Outlet: Nonprofit Conversation

Two weeks ago, I had the good fortune of attending the "Better Together" Conference sponsored by Blackbaud. There were over 2,200 people at the conference. During the conference I attended a press event in which a few results of The State of the No

Blackbaud named a top U.S. small business

John McDermott — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Post and Courier - Online, The

Large by Charleston's business standards, Blackbaud Inc. can count itself among the nation's top small employers. The Daniel Island-based software developer was ranked No. 54 on Forbes' newly published top 100 Best Small Companies in America. T

Blackbauds conference attendance doubles with venue change

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Charleston Regional Business Journal - Online

Blackbaud’s annual Conference for Nonprofits drew 2,200 attendees this year after moving the conference from North Charleston to Washington, D.C. That’s more than double the number of attendees that came to North Charleston for the 2009 conferenc

Blackbaud Conference 2010: 5 Must-See Presentations

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:33:48 -0400

Outlet: Social Media for Nonprofits Blog

This year I had the opportunity to attend the Blackbaud’s Conference for Nonprofits. It featured amazing speakers and great presentations. Below are the 5 presentations that all nonprofit chief executives should watch. From Beth Kanter and Alison Fin

Retaining Staff and Donors Key for Aussie NFPs

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:10:00 -0400

Outlet: Pro Bono Australia

Australian and New Zealand Not for Profits have rated retaining donors and retaining staff as their highest priority in terms of organisational performance in a global State of the Industry survey. More than 2300 Not for Profit professionals in 10

Risky December 31 Deadline for Year-End Fund Raising

Raymund Flandez — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:47:15 -0400

Outlet: Chronicle of Philanthropy - Online

Risky December 31 Deadline for Year-End Fund Raising October 27, 2010, 11:34 am By Raymund Flandez Planning to urge donors to give on the last possible day this year? Plan again. December 31, traditionally the single biggest day for online

How-to: Make Your Nonprofit Video More Social

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:52:00 -0400

Outlet: NTEN Connect

By Melissa Nelson, Media Production and Outreach Manager, Blackbaud Video is a great way to engage constituents in your mission. It adds a visual element to what might be an otherwise text heavy email, blog, or website. Supporters react to hearin

Charities Around the World Struggle to Raise Sufficient Money as Demand for Services Rises

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Chronicle of Philanthropy - Online

A new study of charities in 10 countries found that many nonprofits are facing increased demand for services but sluggish donations. Demand for services is rising fast for charities around the world—faster than donations are expected to increase t

Giving inches up overall, surges online

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

Charitable giving overall grew 1.4 percent in the three months ended Aug. 31, compared to the same period a year earlier, while online giving grew 20.4 percent, two new reports say. Still, charitable giving overall for human-services organizations

New Tools Not Replacing Traditional Fundraising Channels, Survey Finds

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Foundation Center, The

Although they are increasing their use of new interactive channels, most nonprofit organizations continue to leverage traditional fundraising and communication channels, a new survey by fundraising software provider Blackbaud finds. Based on respo

Signs of Growth as Nonprofits Push for Strong Year-End

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:14:00 -0400

Outlet: Association of Fundraising Professionals

(Oct. 26, 2010) With the exception of the months immediately following the Haitian earthquake, a monthly nonprofit revenue index shows that nonprofits have struggled to maintain positive year-over-year growth in 2010. They hope to see a rebound in th

50 (More) Social Media Tactics for Nonprofits, Part 1

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: FundRaising Success

Following up on the 50 social media tactics for nonprofits presented last year, Chad Norman, Internet marketing manager at Blackbaud, and Melanie Mathos, Blackbaud's public relations manager, presented 50 more social media tactics for nonprofits last

Trends in the Fundraising Sector

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: FundRaising Success

Analyzing trends in the fundraising world is important on many levels. It lets you know what’s happening in the industry, what that might mean for the future and how it compares to the past. Studying trends also lets you know where you stand compared

Blackbaud Research on Online Giving

Fine, Allison — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:40:00 -0400

Outlet: A. Fine Blog

I had great fun last week keynoting Blackbaud’s annual North America conference in DC. Here is the video of the keynote that I did in person and Beth did virtually. Here is the video of our presentation: I was very pleased by the response from the

Nonprofit Fundraising Takeaways from Blackbaud's Index of Charitable Giving

Smith, Jono — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:59:00 -0400

Outlet: Event360

The October Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving held mixed results for nonprofit fundraisers, and it contained several important trends that are worth noting as your organization considers its strategic fundraising plan for the next year. While the

Tech tools for nonprofits

Fineberg, Seth — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Accounting Today

The technology needs of the nonprofit sector are as varied as the causes and organizations they serve, but there’s some common ground, particularly when it comes to their need to collaborate, remain connected to employees and donors, and do more with

Charity Expands Effort to Get College Students to Raise Money

Flandez, Raymund — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:15:00 -0400

Outlet: Chronicle of Philanthropy, The

To hear Marc Sirkin tell it, the next online fund-raising concept won’t require more than one staff member and would raise not thousands but millions of dollars. Mr. Sirkin, chief community officer at Autism Speaks, spoke Thursday in a presentati

Blackbaud's State of the Nonprofit Industry Survey Released

Joanne Fritz — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: About.com

Yesterday Blackbaud released the results from its 2010 Global State of the Nonprofit Industry Survey in conjunction with its annual conference in Washington, D.C. Here are the four global trends that emerged from the survey: New fundraising

More than half of UK charities expect income to rise in 2011 Survey finds three-quarters of organisations anticipate greater demand for their services, but two-thirds think staff levels will not increase

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Third Sector

Charity income expected to rise Survey finds three-quarters of organisations anticipate greater demand for their services, but two-thirds think staff levels will not increase Most charities in the UK expect their total income to increase next y

Nonprofits Around the World Are Mixed About Fund-Raising Prospects

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Chronicle of Higher Education - Online, The

Nonprofit groups around the world, including colleges and universities, have mixed views about how fund raising will fare this year and next, according to a new report. Blackbaud, a software company, surveyed 2,383 organizations, 8 percent of which

BlackBaud Charitable Giving Report

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:08:00 -0400

Outlet: Quadriga Arts Direct Marketing News Segment

Charities predict income growth and boosting fundraiser numbers next year

Celina Ribeiro — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Professionalfundraising.co.uk

Topics: Volunteering | Major donors Charities expect 2011 to bring increased voluntary income and investment in fundraising, according to a global annual report released yesterday. A survey of 3,000 organisations in ten countries has found that

U.S. Nonprofits Recommend Top Fundraising and Donor Management Solutions

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: 24-7PressRelease

Three Products Honored with Campbell Awards: Software and online solutions used for fundraising and managing donors are rated by their customers. VALENCIA, CA, October 21, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Three fundraising and donor management products

UK fundraisers optimistic, despite threat of cuts

Celina Ribeiro — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Professionalfundraising.co.uk

Topics: Major donors | Individual giving | Recession | Gift aid UK charities are expecting good times ahead, as an international survey finds that most expect their expenditure and income to increase next year. The 2010 State of the Not-for-pro

Giving for the Mobile Generation

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:46:00 -0400

Outlet: NFP Techno

Accelerating uptake of mobile connectivity could mean that Mobile activity exceeds desktop/laptop by 2014. So claimed Steve MacLaughlin at the Blackbaud Relationship Management Conference in London this week. Think of the consequences for your organi

America's 100 Best Small Companies

Badenhausen, Kurt — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:29:00 -0400

Outlet: Forbes

Eggers heading south to join Blackbaud

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: USA Today - Online

Local software veteran and former Mass High Tech Women to Watch honoree Jana Eggers has been named the new vice president of product management and marketing for South Carolina’s Blackbaud Inc. Eggers will start mid-November and be based in Blackbaud

Social Good Is as Easy as Texting

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Mashable

Text messages are the new black when it comes to raising money for social good. A new text-to-donate service, courtesy of mobile payment provider Obopay Inc. and software company Benevity Social Ventures, Inc., has entered the fray to enable non-prof

Social Media 101 for Healthcare Organizations

Gahres, Catherine — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:21:00 -0400

Outlet: AHP Journal - Association for Healthcare Philanthropy

Donations Increased Slightly in Summer Months, Survey Finds

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:19:00 -0400

Outlet: Chronicle of Philanthropy - Online

Donations to a national sample of charities increased by 1.4 percent in the three months ending in August, compared with the same time in 2009, according to a new analysis of contributions to 1,364 charities. The analysis, by the software company

The community foundation’s role in community philanthropy

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:26:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

The community foundation’s role in community philanthropy Liz Marenakos | October 15, 2010 Liz Marenakos [Publisher's note: This article was provided by Blackbaud, a maker of fundraising software. Blackbaud is a PJ business partner.] Wha

The community foundation’s role in community philanthropy

Liz Marenakos — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

[Publisher's note: This article was provided by Blackbaud, a maker of fundraising software. Blackbaud is a PJ business partner.] What is the definition of community philanthropy? A 2005 white paper by Lucy Bernholz, Katherine Fulton and Gabriel

How-to: Make Your Nonprofit Video More Social

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:04:00 -0400

Outlet: NTEN Connect

Video is a great way to engage constituents in your mission. It adds a visual element to what might be an otherwise text heavy email, blog, or website. Supporters react to hearing and seeing real people talking about issues or an organization’s missi

Blackbaud becomes SOFII's technology partner

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: UK Fundraising

Published on 14 October 2010, by howardlake Software and services provider Blackbaud Europe has become the first technology partner and lead sponsor for SOFII, the Showcase of Fundraising Innovation and Inspiration. The SOFII Foundation will use B

Year-end fundraising and high-end ‘cuspers’

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:48:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

It's that time of the year, fellow fundraisers - time to draft that perfect case (what resonated last year?), polish it to perfection (via committee, of course), maybe add a little swag (bennies) and get the end-of-year solicitation letter out the do

Second-Quarter Fundraising Remains Flat, Report Finds

Boland, Joe — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:53:00 -0400

Outlet: FundRaising Success

Both fundraising revenue and donor growth remain flat from the first half of 2009 to the first half of 2010, according to the 2010 Target Analytics donorCentrics Index of National Fundraising Performance: 2010 Second Quarter Results report. The repor

Charleston Area businesses on the list of best places to work in South Carolina

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: WCBD-TV - Online

A list of some of the very best places to work in South Carolina was released this week. The list was put together by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the Society for Human Resource Management, the S.C. State Council and the publishers of

Semantic Web Deals Continue: Yahoo, Yes, But Blackbaud Too

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:04:00 -0400

Outlet: Semanticweb.com

There were two acquisitions in the semantic web space this week. One you definitely heard of: Yahoo bought semantic web-based platform Dapper, as it is a big play in the former’s continuing push into the dynamic display ads space (co-founder Eran Shi

The Future (and a Little History) of Network Neutrality

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:37:00 -0400

Outlet: NTEN Connect

Have you been following the Net Neutrality debate? You should. It might dramatically impact your nonprofit. There's little doubt that most of us who use the Internet every day have at least heard about Net Neutrality. When pressed for details, th

Seven Lowcountry companies recognized as Best Places to Work

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Charleston Regional Business Journal - Online

Seven Lowcountry companies were recognized as Best Places to Work in South Carolina during the annual Best Places to Work banquet Tuesday evening. The S.C. Chamber of Commerce, the Society for Human Resource Management – S.C. State Council and SC Biz

3 Top Analytics Techniques Every Fundraiser Should Know, Part 3

Joe Boland — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: FundRaising Success

[Editor’s note: This is the third and final part of a three-part series based on a session, “Analytics in Plain English: 3 Top Techniques Every Fundraiser Should Know,” presented by Don Austin, director of analytics at Infogroup | Nonprofit, Lawrence

Blackbaud buys donor database

McDermott, John — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Post and Courier, The

Oct. 05--Charleston-based Blackbaud Inc. has acquired a West Coast company that operates the world's largest searchable database of philanthropic data, adding a new service to sell its 24,000 nonprofit customers. The sale price for NOZA Inc. was n

Blackbaud buys Santa Barbara's NOZA, Inc.

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Santa Barbara Daily Sound - Online

South Carolina-based Blackbaud, a software provider for nonprofit organizations, purchased Santa Barbara's NOZA, Inc. in a deal announced Monday by the companies. NOZA offers philanthropy data for nonprofit groups that help to find prospective cha

Social media is for hospitals too

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:26:00 -0400

Outlet: Bio-Tech Digest

Social media is for hospitals too Many use it to build a community and to raise funds by Jack Scharff Personal use of social media is widespread and is exploding in popularity. Business use is growing and evolving. Are nonprofits like hosp

Building an Online Community for People Living with Paralysis

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:31:00 -0400

Outlet: NetSquared

I recently connected with Rob Gerth, the Director of Digital Media at the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. After learning that the Foundation was using Blackbaud Social to power their community, I became interested in learning more about the Foun

3 Top Analytics Techniques Every Fundraiser Should Know, Part 2

Joe Boland — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: FundRaising Success

[Editor’s note: This is part 2 of a three-part series based on a session, “Analytics in Plain English: 3 Top Techniques Every Fundraiser Should Know,” presented by Don Austin, director of analytics at Infogroup | Nonprofit, Lawrence Henze, managing d

3 Small Cause Campaigns That Won Big With Social Media

Frank Barry — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Mashable

Frank Barry , professional services manager at Blackbaud and blogger at NetWits ThinkTank , helps non-profits use the Internet for digital communication, social media, and fundraising so they can focus on making an impact and achieving their mission

Lights. Camera. Help. features philanthropic films

Dustin J. Pitts — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Charleston City Paper - Online

National film fest comes to North Charleston Films are great storytellers, often more powerful than the written word, and for nonprofits, they can offer a deep insight into their cause. And in today’s YouTube world, creating films has become an im

Mashable & 92Y Social Good Summit Recap & Complete Videos

Vadim Lavrusik — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Mashable

Mashable and 92Y Social Good Summit in partnership with the UN Foundation brought together leaders in social good on Monday to explore the most inspirational, promising and effective ways in which new media can help address the world’s challenges. We

"Going social" can unlock greater potential for nonprofits

Guerard, Marsha — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:43:00 -0400

Outlet: Charleston Currents

SEPT. 20, 2010 - Can social media help nonprofits raise more money and engage their constituents? I've certainly been asked that question numerous times and I suspect I'll be asked for years to come as social media usage continues to increase at a st

Charities Go Online for Holiday Giving

Peter Panepento — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Chronicle of Philanthropy - Online

If your organization is planning to incorporate more online fund raising this holiday giving season, you are not alone. Holly Hall notes in the latest issue of The Chronicle that nonprofit groups are pushing more of their resources into e-mail, so

Social Good: Charity and Technology in the Online Universe [INFOGRAPHIC]

Snow, Shane — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:48:00 -0400

Outlet: Mashable

Shane Snow is a writer and entrepreneur in New York City, and founder of the online printing site PrintingChoice.com. A graduate in digital media at Columbia Journalism School, he’s fascinated with all things geeky, particularly social media and shin

Female Thought Leaders in the Nonprofit Marketing Sector

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 13:15:00 -0400

Outlet: American Marketing Association

Today's nonprofit organizations are being challenged by dwindling donations, reduced staffs and changing cultures. More than ever, smart leadership is needed to navigate the nonrprofit waters. Learn how two of the sector's top nonprofit female

Target Donors Effectively

Cooper, Cord — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:24:00 -0400

Outlet: Investor's Business Daily

You're launching a not-for-profit organization or heading a fundraising drive. How you deal with donors could mean the difference between fear and loathing and hope and charity. To score the latter, work the details, says attorney Ilona Bray, auth

Four reasons you need a ‘house’ social network

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:45:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

In recent years, sites like Facebook®, MySpace® and Twitter®, better known as social networks, have shown all of us the power and potential of online communities. However, we can't forget about "house social networks" - those online communities t

Being Green

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:07:00 -0400

Outlet: Charleston Currents

By RACHEL HUTCHISSON Director, Blackbaud Special to CharlestonCurrents.com SEPT. 16, 2010 -- Growing up, Kermit the frog taught me that it wasn't easy "being green." Although I know he was talking about being different, and not about being kind

Professional Development Comes in Many Different Forms

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 08:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Advancing Philanthropy

The Sustainable Nonprofit - Four Reasons Why You Need an In-House Social Network

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Foundation Center, The

Four Reasons Why You Need an In-House Social Network In recent years, sites like Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter have shown all of us the power and potential of online communities. However, we shouldn't forget about "in-house social networks" — onl

UNC-Chapel Hill picks Blackbaud for CRM

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Direct Marketing News

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has selected Blackbaud's enterprise CRM solution to help it manage fundraising efforts and gather data from its relationships with students, alumni and other stakeholder groups. The university will u

Latest Trends in Online Fundraising

Meyer, Brett — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:54:00 -0400

Outlet: NTEN Connect

There is often a lot of speculation and guessing about what’s happening to fundraising in the nonprofit sector. With more than half of 2010 now over, it might be helpful to review some updated statistics. Online Giving Remains Positive The r

Ideas that work: Engaging board members in stewardship first

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:51:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

When recruiting members to serve on your board, it's a best practice to provide a job description that states the duties, qualifications and responsibilities of board membership. In addition to attending meetings, articulating the organization's

Being Sociable: New Donor Management Systems Target Strategic Fundraising

Clolery, Paul — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:58:00 -0400

Outlet: Nonprofit Times, The

Mix and match: Merging IT infrastructures

Gareth Jones — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Professionalfundraising.co.uk

Topics: Mergers | IT strategy and management In tough economic times, more and more organisations are looking to merge, but what does this mean for their IT infrastructure? Gareth Jones takes a look at two examples. The merger between John Groo

Can outsourcing boost mission equity?

Ryan J. Scapellato — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

Ryan J. Scapellato | August 19, 2010 [Publisher's note: This article was provided by Blackbaud, a maker of fundraising software. Blackbaud is a PJ business partner.] The do-good sector's perception of having an employee revolving door is common

Helping Out for Aug. 11, 2010

Owens, Andy — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:49:00 -0400

Outlet: Charleston Regional Business Journal

Blackbaud Inc. has launched BlackbaudTV, a new resource for the nonprofit community, with videos featuring nonprofit news, technology tools and tips, philanthropy in action, Blackbaud customers, partners and events. To celebrate, the company is ho

Best Places to Work in S.C. 2010 announces 25 finalists

Owens, Andy — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:41:00 -0400

Outlet: Charleston Regional Business Journal

Twenty-five companies, including six from the Charleston area, have been named Best Places to Work in S.C. for 2010 from across the state of South Carolina. The top winner in two categories, small/medium and large companies, will be announced during

Market ills don't deter fundraising at Ohio colleges

Mortland, Shannon — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:54:00 -0400

Outlet: Crain's Cleveland Business - Online

Many northeast Ohio colleges saw their coffers swell in the last school year as benefactors opened their wallets wider despite the lingering effects of the recession. Schools such as Case Western Reserve, Kent State and John Carroll universities

Interview with Martin Jervis (CEO, Blackbaud Europe)

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:31:00 -0400

Outlet: NFP Techno

NFP TECHNO took time out recently to interview Martin Jervis, CEO of Blackbaud Europe. Blackbaud Europe specialises in CRM and its service delivery, digital solutions, fundraising, membership, alumni marketing, and ticketing management. 1. Martin

Effective self-service CRM requires cross-channel consistency

Hildreth, Sue — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:23:00 -0400

Outlet: SearchCRM.com

Self-service CRM technologies -- such as knowledge bases, corporate blogs and user forums -- can be a great convenience for customers and a labor-saving strategy for customer support organizations. That’s the philosophy behind self-service support

The Case (Studies) for Social Media

Boland, Joseph — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:21:00 -0400

Outlet: FundRaising Success

It's a refrain you hear over and over again: Fundraising truly is all about the donors, the supporters, the people who allow your organization to fulfill its mission. And nothing drives that point home like the phenomenon of social media. With sites

Keeping your data at home, technically speaking

Gadeski, Janet — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:05:00 -0400

Outlet: Canadian Fundraising and Philanthropy

Are you running Web-based fundraising software that stores your data on your supplier’s server rather than your own? Are you considering such an arrangement? Then you need to be well-versed in the recordkeeping requirements that Canada’s Income Tax A

The basics: Raise awareness and funds with video

Cohen, Todd — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:43:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

It is so easy these days to get involved in video making. From webcams, and cell phones to Flip cams and cameras, if you want to show your organization's needs and explain your mission, a visually captivating video is the way to go. Now, I know i

Five tips for writing effective web content

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:53:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

How important is the Internet? How important is the Internet to you as a nonprofit? Currently, three-quarters of Internet users worldwide visit a social network or blog while online, a 24 percent increase year-over-year according to a recent stud

Review: Not-For-Profit Accounting Software

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:44:00 -0400

Outlet: Progressive Accountant, The

The Financial Edge The Financial Edge; a comprehensive fund accounting solution designed to transform traditional accounting data into a decision support management system to assist in making strategic decisions and achieving fiscal transparency and

Building the Constituent Journey

Boice, Jackie — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:38:00 -0400

Outlet: Advancing Philanthropy

Blackbaud to be exclusive seller of company’s social networking tools

Owens, Andy — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:33:00 -0400

Outlet: Charleston Regional Business Journal

Blackbaud Inc., the Charleston-based provider of software for nonprofit organizations, announced Tuesday that it will be the exclusive sales agent for nonprofit organizations for ThePort Network’s social networking products. ThePort Network offer

Nonprofit messaging: Keys to reaching your audience

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:32:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

As the demand for a donor's dollar increases, the importance of distinguishing your organization from others has become increasingly relevant. For many organizations, prospects and donors do not have personal knowledge of a nonprofit's day-to-day

Heading to Camp with Net2 - A Guest Post from Rich Conte

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:13:00 -0400

Outlet: NetSquared

In keeping with Blackbaud’s corporate mission to “Make the world a better place by working with the nonprofit community to improve lives”, we've decided to support NetSquared by sponsoring the global Camps pilot. We're also located near one of the ev

Fundraising On Upward Trend, New Report Indicates

Skendall, John — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:59:00 -0400

Outlet: AFP eWire

(June 22, 2010) Nonprofit revenue in the U.S. increased 12.1 percent in the three months ending April 2010 as compared to the same period last year, according to a new report. In the first release of what is to be a monthly index, nonprofit softw

The Right Message, The Right People, The Right Time

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:52:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy News Digest

Why has email become such a critical channel of communication for nonprofits? Today's donor is more comfortable online and needs information now — they read email before snail mail; they expect personalized information that's immediate and available

Blackbaud's Index of Charitable Giving - Valuable Dashboard for Nonprofits

Fritz, Joanne — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:41:00 -0400

Outlet: About.com

Fundraisers will no longer be in the dark about the trends in philanthropic giving and restricted to guessing about when to launch important fundraising campaigns or how to approach donors whose moods are often inscrutable. Up until now, developme

New Blackbaud Charity Index Shows Growth in Giving

Watson, Tom — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:26:00 -0400

Outlet: Onphilanthropy.com

Will an index replace an estimate? That may be the question with the release of Blackbaud’s new Index of Charitable Giving, hot on the heels of this year’s Giving USA estimate of charitable giving in the United States a year ago. And Blackbaud’s numb

Tech for small nonprofits: Making the shift from Excel

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:11:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

For those of you reading this article still using Excel, you can take solace in the fact that you are far from being alone. When you probe into the 1.5 million nonprofit organizations in North America, you will find nearly all of them using an E

Top 10 Predicted Nonprofit Trends

Boland, Joe — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:55:00 -0400

Outlet: FundRaising Success Advisor

Recently, nonprofit software company Blackbaud released its top 10 predicted nonprofit trends. This list of emerging trends was compiled "based on the combined input from Blackbaud management, nonprofit customers, partners and industry leaders who wo

Planned Giving: Reaping a Bountiful Feast from a Simple Recipe

Donofrio, Rachel — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:28:00 -0400

Outlet: Dimensions

Blackbaud launches volunteer initiatives.

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Nonprofit Times, The

Blackbaud, the Charleston, S.C.-based technology provider, launched a Nonprofit Leadership Circle, a group of employees who serve on nonprofit boards of directors, and several other employee-related philanthropic initiatives. "The nonprofits we work

Emergent Philanthropists, America's Evolving Ethnic Donor Groups

Boland, Joe — Wed, 26 May 2010 14:26:00 -0400

Outlet: FundRaising Success Advisor

Historic philanthropy patterns of America’s affluent donors are giving way to a more complex and disparate population that represents our country’s patchwork communities. The systematic and predictable giving methods by the rich no longer dominate ou

Making Event Participants More Successful With Social-Media Tools

Mark Davis And Donna Wilkins — Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: FundRaising Success

The popularity of social media websites like , and YouTube has given rise to promising new ways for event participants to raise money online for nonprofits. While some industry observers doubt the fundraising potential of these platforms, participant

Blackbaud, DNR Oyster Restoration Project

Raymond Rivera — Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: WCIV-TV - Online

search tags: blackbaud • greenbaud • daniel island ADDEDLINK Daniel Island, SC - They gave each other and Mother Nature a helping hand. "We all need to do our small piece and in particular today, the overall goal of this project is to restore t

Time for an email newsletter audit?

Allison Van Diest — Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

[Editor's note: This article was provided by Blackbaud, a maker of fundraising software. Blackbaud is a PJ business partner.] Email newsletters are one of the most critical components of an effective online marketing strategy. They can be diffi

Team building oyster reef on Daniel Island

Anthony Miller bio — Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: WCSC-TV - Online

DANIEL ISLAND, SC (WCSC) - There were a lot of oysters, a lot of teamwork and a lot of heavy lifting on Daniel Island Friday. "Volunteers will line up in a human chain bucket brigade then will pass the bags down the shoreline," said Michael Hodges

Important takeaways: React quickly, respond quickly, follow up fast.

Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: FundRaising Success

Fundraising Lessons Learned From Haiti Get the Flash Player to see this rotator. The response from donors following January's earthquake in Haiti came in fast and furious — to the tune of tens of millions of dollars flooding in through every ch

Are You Counting or Are You Measuring?

Steve MacLaughlin — Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: FundRaising Success

Continuing our coverage of the Association of Fundraising Professionals 47th International Conference held in Baltimore last month, Steve MacLaughlin, director of Internet solutions at Blackbaud, shares his presentation, "Everything You Need to Know

NFP accounting Better than ever

McClure, Dave — Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Accounting Today

The management of nonprofit organizations is much more complicated than it was just two years ago. To begin with, there is a bewildering array of entities that qualify for the designation of "not-for-profit," including government organizations. Ad

What We Can Learn From Our Global Fundraising Neighbors

Andrew Mosawi — Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: FundRaising Success

Continuing our coverage of the Association of Fundraising Professionals 47th International Conference held in Baltimore last month, Andrew Mosawi, vice president of international business development for Blackbaud, shares insights from his presentati

Internet Management for Nonprofits: Strategies, Tools and Trade Secrets (The AFP/Wiley Fund Development Series)

Mon, 03 May 2010 14:48:00 -0400

Outlet: People to People Fundraising

Editor Steve MacLaughlin prepared the following list of our amazing authors in this book: • Beth Kanter, "The ROI of Social Media" • Michael Sola and Tim Kobosko, "Path to Managing Your Organization Using Online Tools" • Dottie Schindlinger and

Prospect screening and capital campaigns

Mon, 03 May 2010 14:45:00 -0400

Outlet: NPT Instant Fundraising

Getting the most out of any campaign requires plenty of thought and preparation. It is no different for capital campaigns, and in their book “Building Fundraising Momentum in a Recession,” Lawrence Henze and Katherine Swank discuss the advisability

The value of hosted data

Cohen, Todd — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:43:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

Blackbaud first quarter earnings show increase over last year

Owens, Andy — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:55:00 -0400

Outlet: Charleston Regional Business Journal

Blackbaud, the software company based on Daniel Island, reported first quarter revenue of $76.2 million, an increase from $74.7 million this time last year. First quarter net income was $6 million, a 46% increase from reported $4.1 million at the

Top Ten 'Hot' Fundraising Predictions

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:36:00 -0400

Outlet: Pro Bono Australia

Not for Profits that change with their younger donor pools and those that prove their value to constituents will be the big winners in the years to come, according to a list of the Top 10 future Not for Profit trends by global software provider, Blac

4 Ways One Non-Profit Uses Location to Increase Engagement

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:34:00 -0400

Outlet: Mashable

Frank Barry, manager of professional services at Blackbaud and blogger at NetWits ThinkTank, helps non-profits use the Internet for digital communication, social media, and fundraising so they can focus on making a true impact and achieving their mis

The Questions Every Nonprofit Should Ask About Sensitive Data

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:31:00 -0400

Outlet: NTEN Connect

Jake Marcinko, Blackbaud These days, big data breach headlines are becoming almost blasé. We've grown so accustomed to such incidents that the mere threat of a data breach no longer carries the weight and urgency that it once did. Many privacy

The Art Of Generating Wisdom From Crowds

Bonasia, J. — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:28:00 -0400

Outlet: Investor's Business Daily - Sunnyvale Bureau

http://www.investors.com/NewsAndAnalysis/ArticlePrint.aspx?id=531211

Stewarding disaster donors for lasting support

David Lamb — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

[Publisher's note: This article was provided by Blackbaud, a maker of fundraising software. Blackbaud is a PJ business partner.] In the wake of a disaster, many people who do not regularly donate to nonprofits are moved to assist with one-time gif

AFP 2010 Fundraising Videos: Interview with Katherine Swank

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:51:00 -0400

Outlet: Nonprofit Times - Online, The

Mobile Means Flexible

Clolery, Paul — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:16:00 -0400

Outlet: Nonprofit Times, The

There are some parts of the world where you can walk up to a soft drink machine, point your mobile device at it, push a few buttons and out pops a refreshing beverage. In the U.S., you’re hard-pressed to send a charity $10 via mobile devices. That

Lessons Learned from Haiti

Quinn, Christopher — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:47:00 -0400

Outlet: DMA Journal

In March, we launched a free web seminar series to help nonprofits build strategies for mobilizing, soliciting, and stewarding supporters during and after times of disaster. Blackbaud nonprofit experts and partners developed the seminars based on the

Stellar iPhone and iPad apps for social good

Currin, Kate — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:54:00 -0400

Outlet: Appolicious Advisor

With the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference (10NTC) taking place April 8 – 10, it's the perfect time to talk iPhone and iPad apps for social good. The 10NTC is the SXSW of the nonprofit tech world and is a chance for nonprofit technology lovers to

Blackbaud Expanding Reseller Channel

Scott, Bob — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:51:00 -0400

Outlet: Nonprofit Technology News

Blackbaud, which pulled its Financial Edge product of the reseller channel a few years ago, is testing the product with its Fundware resellers. That’s part of the new Connect program, which started as an ISV program, according to Scott Butler, VP of

Fundraising with The Raiser’s Edge: A Non-Technical Guide

Dempsey, Susan Carey — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:40:00 -0400

Outlet: onPhilanthropy

This book is just what it says, a helpful tool with supportive guides for the average fundraiser who is not necessarily the IT person on the team. Author Bill Connors, not surprisingly, has several years at Raiser’s Edge developer Blackbaud on his re

Blackbaud providing technological support for American Idol fundraiser

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:17:00 -0400

Outlet: Charleston Regional Business Journal

Blackbaud has made it onto American Idol. The company announced today it has been chosen to provide the online fundraising technology for the Fox TV show’s Idol Gives Back campaign. Idol Gives Back will use Blackbaud Sphere Friends Asking Frie

Maximizing disaster-response giving

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:56:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

[Publisher's note: This article was provided by Blackbaud, a maker of fundraising software. Blackbaud is a PJ business partner.] The recent earthquake in Haiti has once again brought to the forefront the role that new giving channels play in help

Secrets of the Best-of-the-Best

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:58:00 -0400

Outlet: Professional Services Journal

The 2010 Professional Services Maturity Model Benchmark reports that out of 225 participating organizations, 12 firms (5 percent) significantly outperformed the benchmark average by excelling in all five service performance dimensions: Vision. F

The Sustainable Nonprofit - Making Events More Successful With Social Media Tools

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Foundation Center, The

Making Events More Successful With Social Media Tools by Donna Wilkins and Mark Davis The popularity of social media Web sites such as Facebook®, Twitter®, and YouTube® has given rise to promising new ways for nonprofits to raise money online.

Social-media tools boost event fundraising

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

Individuals who use social-media tools to raise money for charitable events generate better results than those who do not use those tools, a new research paper says. Social-media users set higher goals, reach more donors and raise more money, says

Ideas that work: Effective nonprofit web design

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:13:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

A website is the primary marketing tool for any nonprofit organization. The beautiful thing about this particular mode of communication is that a nonprofit can continue to harvest long-term benefits by continuously learning and adjusting its appr

Lean, clean and mean: the perfect fundraising database

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:38:00 -0400

Outlet: Third Sector

Databases are probably the single most important type of software for fundraisers, so it is vital to choose the right systems and make sure you are getting the most out of them. Joe Lepper reports Improving your existing database As the economy

Technology gives charities new way to reach out

Evangelista, Benny — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:28:00 -0400

Outlet: San Francisco Chronicle

Launched only two months ago, Palo Alto's CauseWorld is already raising about $200,000 per month for various community organizations with a mix of mobile phone applications, geo-location technology and social media. Meanwhile, BetterWorldBooks use

Blackbaud, Battery score deal

McDermott, John — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:43:00 -0400

Outlet: Post and Courier, The

The software company and the soccer club are still teammates on Daniel Island for at least a couple of more seasons. Blackbaud Inc. recently extended its decadelong promotional sponsorship of the Charleston Battery, which marked its 2010 debut at

After Slacktivism

Stepanek, Marcia — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:18:00 -0500

Outlet: CauseGlobal

Who says social advocates can't raise big money and forge lasting donor relationships online for their causes? Today's South by Southwest (SxSW) panel on slacktivism -- more elegantly and formally called Debunking the Myth of Social Media Fundraising

Blackbaud and Charleston Battery Kickoff Philanthropic Partnership by Featuring Local Nonprofits at March Home Games

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:54:00 -0500

Outlet: Blackbaud

Ideas that work: Analyzing the value of special events

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:04:00 -0500

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

We have all sat around a conference table when a well-meaning volunteer or board member suggests a new event to raise funds. The suggestion is usually prefaced with "I went to...," or "The nonprofit down the street had success with..." followed b

Best practices in health care philanthropy prevail in any economy

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:52:00 -0500

Outlet: AHP eConnect

By Lawrence Henze, managing director, Target Analytics, a Blackbaud company Perhaps, like me, you are a bit confused—seemingly every day we receive messages that the economy is recovering, and at the same time, stories that indicate the recession

Social Media And Event Fundraising

Belford, Tom — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:10:00 -0500

Outlet: Agitator, The

Here is a "must read" report from Blackbaud and Charity Dynamics: Making Event Participants More Successful with Social Media Tools. The two firms looked at 1750 events with nearly one million participants to answer these questions: Do integrat

CHARLESTON EMBRACES SOCIAL MEDIA FOR SOCIAL GOOD

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: pitchengine

Join us on March 25 in Marion Square, The Rebekah Jacob Gallery, and The Real Estate Studio 03.02.2010 – Charleston, SC – On March 25, the Charleston Twestival will be the first-ever event to embrace social media for social good. Leading up to the

Technology Trends in the Donor Lifecycle

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:57:00 -0500

Outlet: Advancing Philanthropy

Article by Bo Crader and Kristen Fulks

“Fem-anthropy”: Women’s Philanthropic Giving Patterns and Objectives

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:54:00 -0500

Outlet: Advancing Philanthropy

Article by Katherine Swank

Branding.... Your 5 intangible attributes

Hrywna, Mark — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:24:00 -0500

Outlet: NPT Instant Fundraising

Branding … Your 5 intangible attributes Once upon a time, it was about asking for money. New century; new millennium; new -- everything. A concept that would have seemed far-fetched a century ago is accepted as normal today, a concept such as bran

Secrets of the Best-of-the-Best Professional Service Organizations Are Revealed in SPI Research’s 20

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Business Wire

Business Editors SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--February 24, 2010--According to SPI Research’s“ The 2010 Professional Services Maturity Model Benchmark ” report, out of 225 participating organizations, eleven firms (5%) significantly outperformed

Lowcountry joins the world with a Twestival of its own

Guerard, Marsha — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:26:00 -0500

Outlet: Charleston Currents

FEB. 22, 2010 -- What is the Charleston Twestival? Twitter users probably made the connection immediately between the words "Twitter" and "festival," but you don't need to be on Twitter to enjoy this upcoming worldwide event on March 25. What dif

Showing organizational efficiency through ROI

Chris Harris — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

[Publisher's note: This article was provided by Blackbaud, a maker of fundraising software. Blackbaud is a PJ business partner.] On what seems like a daily basis, there is a new report, blog post or television debate focusing on nonprofit organiza

Database … 7 Information Driven Decision Paths

Hrywna, Mark — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:32:00 -0500

Outlet: NPT Instant Fundraising

Many nonprofit leaders have found success with seat-of-the-pants decisions, but more and more people are finding that compiling and analyzing data are of more value than snap judgments. At Blackbaud’s Conference for Nonprofits in Charleston, S.C., T

Better Giving Through Chemistry

Adam R. Gold — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Harvard Crimson

Haiti relief efforts mark a turning point in electronic aid Just two days after the earthquake in Haiti last month, the Red Cross had received $5 million in text message donations. After a week, total mobile donations ballooned to $30 million. Hai

Ideas that work Commitment to change

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

Gilman Sullivan and Amy Adams [Publisher's note: This article was provided by Blackbaud, a maker of fundraising software. Blackbaud is a PJ business partner.] In difficult economic times, nonprofits are implementing changes to deal with the res

Text-messaging comes of age

Robert McAllen — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

Robert McAllen | February 2, 2010 I've watched with interest from the UK on the way that the use of text-messaging, known as SMS, as a fundraising method has changed and matured over the past couple of years in the United States. It's been incr

Fastest growing companies in Charleston announced by Business Journal

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:05:00 -0500

Outlet: Charleston Regional Business Journal

The 20 fastest growing companies in the Charleston region have been announced for 2010 by the Charleston Regional Business Journal. The Roaring 20, which will be honored during an event on Feb. 25, includes the following companies: · Berchtold Cor

Online Giving Trends from 2009 and the Haiti Earthquake

Myers, Brett — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:29:00 -0500

Outlet: NTEN Connect

The September 2009 issue of NTEN Connect had a review of trends in online giving. I want to provide some updated findings for the entire year, as well as discuss the importance of online donations to support the Haiti earthquake relief efforts. 2

Going online for independent fundraising events

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:37:00 -0500

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

Mark Davis and Meghan Dankovich | January 22, 2010 [Publisher's note: This article was provided by Blackbaud, a maker of fundraising software. Blackbaud is a PJ business partner.] Each year, people fundraise on behalf of their favorite nonprof

Blackbaud's Wide Reach

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:22:00 -0500

Outlet: Business That Cares

With the afterglow of Martin Luther King Day still bright, one of Dr. King’s trenchant aphorisms reverberates through the cultural air: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” Like many of Dr. King’s enduring

ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE ADDING UP TO MORE ANALYTICS

Clolery, Paul — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:38:00 -0500

Outlet: Nonprofit Times, The

Blackbaud added several ease of use upgrades to The Financial Edge Version 7.8.A personalized Home Page customizes the user experience and makes it easier to retrieve information. Users of The Raiser’s Edge, Blackbaud’s constituent relationship

How Did Your Online Giving Measure Up in 2009?

Fritz, Joanne — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: About.com

We don't yet know the full picture about charitable giving in 2009, but Steve MacLaughlin, of Blackbaud, has some stats about online giving for the year. Blackbaud closely tracks nonprofits that use its online fundraising and CRM tools, enabling an e

Campbell Rinker: Nonprofit Accounting Solution Report

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:26:00 -0500

Outlet: Campbell Rinker

Award Winners The Financial Edge (Blackbaud)

Making Spirits Bright

Guerard, Marsha — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:23:12 -0500

Outlet: Charleston Currents

MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT: Blackbaud employees collected 6,318 toys to donate to the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program this year, helping boost the toy total to well over 32,000 as of Dec. 22. The toy drive was one of many charitable efforts the Daniel

Blackbaud, its employees come through, again, in a big way

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:23:58 -0500

Outlet: Post and Courier, The

For the 18th year in a row, the employees of Blackbaud have embodied the true spirit of the season, opening their hearts and wallets to help the less fortunate in the Lowcountry. Today's donation of $20,500 in individual employee contributions and a

Toys for Tots get a Big Boost!!!

Rob Fowler — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: WCBD-TV - Online

In a live unveiling on News2 at 6pm on Tuesday night, Blackbaud Corporation donated more than 6000 toys…..6,318 to be exact…to the United States Marines Corps Reserve and its Toys for Tots Campaign. This brings the total number of toys collected to d

$10 Million Gets My Attention

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:41:00 -0500

Regular readers know I urge "restraint" with respect to social media fundraising … in the sense that I believe there are higher priorities if your goal is to raise money today. But I received a message recently from Mandy O’Neill at Charity Dynami

Creative giving is even more rewarding

Rachel Hutchisson — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

Rachel Hutchisson [Publisher's note: This article was provided by Blackbaud, a maker of fundraising software. Blackbaud is a PJ business partner.] I believe we all have so much to give, regardless of our income level or what we have achieved at

Baseball HOF Cutting Ties With MLBAM On Web Site Production

Fisher, Eric — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:18:00 -0500

Outlet: SportsBusiness Journal - New York Bureau

Baseball HOF Has Cut Ties With MLBAM, Will Again Self-Produce Its Site At Baseballhall.org The Baseball HOF has cut ties with MLBAM after a three-year Internet services contract expired earlier this year, and it will again self-produce its Web site

Ideas that work: Strategic Planning 101

Bradham, Rosita — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:33:39 -0500

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

In today's economic climate, more and more nonprofits are looking for tools to help guide them through an uncertain future. Developing a strategic plan can help organizations assess where they are today and build a vision for where they want to b

Fundraising: 6 strategies for giving during a recession

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:23:34 -0500

Outlet: Nonprofit Times - Online, The

How do you keep going when you need money badly but everyone you turn to is hurting financially as well? The way things are now, for instance? In their book “Building Fundraising Momentum in a Recession,” Lawrence Henze and Katherine Swank argue tha

Stocks Booming At Firms Selling To Nonprofits

Hrywna, Mark — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:19:45 -0500

Outlet: Nonprofit Times, The

One of the best quarters for the financial markets in a decade was even better for public companies that make their business in the nonprofits sector. The stock market rebounded during the middle of this year after a historically brutal 2008. The fir

Letters to the Editor

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Post and Courier, The

Philanthropy Day There have been few events as inspirational as the recent National Philanthropy Day Luncheon, presented by the S.C. Bank and Trust, the MUSC Foundation and Blackbaud, and coordinated by Rachel Hutchisson. People who gather every y

Blackbaud finds ways to support 'creative giving' by employees

Guerard, Marsha — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:23:00 -0500

Outlet: Charleston Currents

Blackbaud finds ways to support 'creative giving' by employees By RACHEL HUTCHISSON Director of corporate relations and philanthropy, Blackbaud Special to CharlestonCurrents.com NOV. 23, 2009 -- "Service to others makes the world a better place

Hotels' old soap reused

Warren Wise — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Post and Courier, The

Man sees need, creates project to send remolded bars to African refugees Sunday, November 22, 2009 Global Soap Project Uganda native Derreck Kayongo of Atlanta recently founded the Global Soap Project, which recycles discarded hotel soap and

BBCON keynote tells attendees to reconnect to work

Owens, Andy — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:14:00 -0500

Outlet: Charleston Regional Business Journal

Using pink socks and bars of soap as his only props, Derreck Kayongo held the audience in the palm of his hand at Blackbaud’s Conference for Nonprofits in North Charleston this week. Kayongo is a naturalized American who was born in Uganda and spe

Ideas that work Preparing for year-end audits

Andrew Payne — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

[Publisher's note: This article was provided by Blackbaud, a maker of fundraising software. Blackbaud is a PJ business partner.] What's involved in preparing for your internal year-end closing? Depending on the size of your nonprofit, you'll have

Blackbaud CEO gives advice to nonprofits on how to thrive during tight times

Hadaway, Chelsea — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:13:00 -0500

Outlet: Charleston Regional Business Journal

Blackbaud CEO Marc Chardon opened the company’s annual Conference for Nonprofits on Monday with a speech on how nonprofits are faring and ways to succeed amid lower spending levels. After a quick poll of the audience, which gathered at the Charles

Making Mission Impossible Doable For Nonprofits

Whitehouse, Geni — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:32:00 -0500

Outlet: Progressive Accountant, The

Nonprofit organizations have an almost impossible mission. They are expected to serve the needs of as many constituents as possible while making a minimum investment in administrative costs. Their reporting needs are extensive and their teams are exp

Non-Profit Organizations Working Together

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:10:00 -0500

Outlet: WCIV-TV

North Charleston, SC - “Donations have decreased as far as dollar amounts over the last few years,” said Scott Farrington with the Oklahoma State University Foundation. A reduction in donations is a common problem shared by many non-profit organiz

Blackbaud's recession recipe: Preserve jobs, maintain clients, invest for the upturn

McDermott, John — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:04:00 -0500

Outlet: Post and Courier, The

DANIEL ISLAND -- The strain of the longest recession in modern times isn't blatantly obvious in the corridors and cubicles at Blackbaud Inc. On a recent afternoon, the sun was teeming through the expansive atrium perched atop the software company

Widespread optimism for fundraising throughout Europe

Ribiero, Celina — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:01:00 -0500

Outlet: Civil Society Fundraising

Four in five British charities expect income from voluntary donations to rise or remain steady over the coming year, according to new research. And their continental counterparts are even more optimistic. Figures from the latest annual State of th

Special Report : 10 Ways to Make Your Web Site Fundraising Friendly

Gauba, Raheel — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:47:00 -0500

Outlet: FundRaising Success

Over the last few years, online fundraising has emerged as an area with the greatest potential for growth. Still, it remains one of the most underutilized means of fundraising today. Online activities for nonprofit organizations fall into one o

Ideas that Work Empower event participants with social-media tools

Mark Davis — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

[Publisher's note: This article was provided by Blackbaud, a maker of fundraising software. Blackbaud is a PJ business partner.] In 1999, the innovation of the personal fundraising webpage and personal email solicitation revolutionized the event f

Helping Not-for-Profits with Better Accounting

Johnston, Randy — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:15:00 -0400

Outlet: CPA Practice Advisor

We all know Not-for-Profit (NFP) organizations that are doing exceptional work. Whether you are directly employed by an NFP, do charitable work for an organization or are involved in pro bono work, many accountants help NFP organizations accomplish t

2009 Review of Not-for-Profit Accounting Systems

Girsh-Bock, Mary — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:11:00 -0400

Outlet: CPA Practice Advisor

Much like the entities that will utilize them, nonprofit software products vary in breadth and scope. While smaller nonprofits and smaller government entities have no need for the bells and whistles of more sophisticated specialized software, larger

Reading tea leaves #16 the light at the end of the tunnel 28/10/2009

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy UK - Online

Giving news Reading tea leaves #16: the light at the end of the tunnel Tracking the impact of the recession on giving... The news that the UK is still in recession, despite predictions to the contrary, means that we still – unfortunately – n

Creating a Fundraising Website Just Got Easy – BlackbaudNow

Campbell, Robert — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:50:00 -0400

Outlet: BWI

Over the years I have done my share of volunteer work by making several fundraising websites. Well now, I might just get a little lazy, and start referring people to BlackbaudNow. BlackbaudNow is an easy to use point-and-click website builder designe

Tech tools for nonprofits

dave mcclure — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:13:00 -0400

Outlet: Accounting Today

Tech tools for nonprofits (OCTOBER 19, 2009) BY DAVE MCCLURE In a tight economy, the right tech mix helps nonprofits retain income levels, services No one had to tell the nonprofit sector that the world economy was slipping deeper into recession

Ideas that work Improve your world, one process at a time

Kristen Fulks — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

[Publisher's note: This article was provided by Blackbaud, a maker of fundraising software. Blackbaud is a PJ business partner.] Let's face it - many of us cringe at the thought of change. But, what if a simple change could improve our ability

The Wall Street Journal Says Email No Longer Rules. I Disagree.

Harmon, Jocelyn — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:21:00 -0400

Outlet: Marketing for Nonprofits

Monday's edition of The Wall Street Journal had an interesting article called "Why Email No Longer Rules." While it's an interesting overview of how tools like Twitter and Facebook are changing the landscape of 21st century communications, I disagree

Letters to the Editor

Michael Young — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Post and Courier, The

Day of Caring As a member of the board of directors of Fields to Families, I was fortunate to be in charge of an extraordinary project on Sept. 11, the Day of Caring. Blackbaud picked our project — building a shed on a piece of land loaned to us b

Ideas that work Building a strategy for prospect research

Erin McHugh Saif — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

[Publisher's note: This article was provided by Blackbaud, a maker of fundraising software. Blackbaud is a PJ business partner.] Fundraisers everywhere are being asked to implement bold strategies to ensure program stability. Add to the mix the

Five Website Mistakes to Avoid

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:01:00 -0400

Outlet: FundRaising Success

Before you hit the "Send" Button

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Fundraising Success

A Conversation with Marc Chardon, President of Blackbaud

Cooper, Alan — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:45:00 -0400

Outlet: Midlandsbiz.com

Marc Chardon, President of Blackbaud Marc Chardon Share This Article LowcountryBizSC: Where were you born and what is your education? Marc Chardon: I was born in Concord, New Hampshire. I attended Harvard University where I completed a

Blackbaud Climbs Corporate Ladder

McDermott, John — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:10:00 -0400

Outlet: Post and Courier, The

Daniel Island-based Blackbaud Inc. is in the top third in its field sales-wise, according to Software Magazine's Software 500 ranking of the world's largest software makers and service providers based on revenue. Blackbaud climbed a few rungs to

Independent Fundraising Events

Boice, Jacklyn — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:54:00 -0400

Outlet: Advancing Philanthropy

The State of Online Fundraising

Myer, Brett — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:12:00 -0400

Outlet: NTEN Connect

The last three months of the year represent a critical time for the fundraising efforts of nonprofit organizations. Charities that have traditionally focused on offline fundraising have also learned in recent years the importance of online giving. In

Economy's Slump Takes a Bite Out of Charities' Direct-Marketing Returns

Holly Hall — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Chronicle of Philanthropy - Online

The economic downturn has caused direct mail and other mass fund-raising methods to decline, intensifying a slump that began a few years ago, according to a new survey of several dozen of the nation’s largest charities. In the six months ending in

Ideas that work: Protecting and managing your data

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:21:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal Resources + Jobs enewsletter

Ideas that work: Protecting and managing your data Chris Sanders | September 18, 2009 Chris Sanders [Publisher's note: This article was provided by Blackbaud, a maker of fundraising software. Blackbaud is a PJ business partner.] Managing

Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge Fundraising Software

Corey, Karen — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:16:00 -0400

Outlet: Nonprofit Technology News

Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge Fundraising Software (www.blackbaud.com) is a complete system to handle every aspect of running and managing a nonprofit organization. It is an all in one solution for relationship cultivation, contact, and operational manag

U Michigan To Move CRM onto Blackbaud Platform

Schaffhauser, Dian — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Campus Technology

After a lengthy assessment, the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor will be replacing its current system-wide fundraising technology and prospect research services with Blackbaud Enterprise CRM and Target Analytics. Blackbaud's constituent relationsh

Making a New Appeal Using Vintage Images

Newman, Adam — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: New York Times - Online, The

WITH the economic downturn kindling a longing for less volatile eras, many companies have turned to nostalgia marketing. Examples are Volkswagen, featuring a 1964 Beetle in advertisements, General Mills, selling Cheerios and other cereals in retro bo

Ideas that work: Is your organization working to its potential?

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:14:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal Resources + Jobs enewsletter

Ideas that work: Is your organization working to its potential? Mark Banning | September 4, 2009 Mark Banning [Publisher's note: This article was provided by Blackbaud, a maker of fundraising software. Blackbaud is a PJ business partner.] D

Influential Women in Business finalists announced

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Charleston Regional Business Journal

Staff Report Published Sept. 3, 2009 Twelve Charleston-area women have been selected as finalists for the Influential Women in Business awards. The winners will be revealed Oct. 22 at the annual event put on by the Charleston Regional Business

Business Intelligence - Donor Management Software

Clolery, Paul — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:18:00 -0400

Outlet: Nonprofit Times, The

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Nonprofits are working to maintain donor trust with PCI compliance

Howard, Alexander — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:33:00 -0400

Outlet: SearchCompliance.com

Plan Canada faces a compliance challenge common to many nonprofits: securing payment card donations. Even in a recession, nonprofits are receiving billions of dollars in donations, often electronically. According to Mark Banbury, vice president and C

University of Michigan taps Blackbaud for CRM

Mary Elizabeth Hurn — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Direct Marketing News - Online

The University of Michigan has tapped Charleston, SC-based Blackbaud to replace its fundraising technology and prospect research services. Previously, UM was working with an internally developed system. Blackbaud, which provides software and servi

West Virginia University Foundation Seperate But Together

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: American Executive

Wayne King explains how this foundations business model has proven beneficial to the organization and the school it supports. Premier Business Partners: Waterfront Place Hotel West Virginia University Foundation (WVUF) was founded in 1954 to

Tips to Strengthen Your E-mail Campaigns

Santicola, Abny — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:11:00 -0400

Outlet: FundRaising Success Advisor

E-mail is a great option for fundraising communications because it's inexpensive and provides virtually instant access to friends and supporters. What's more, it's measurable. In the session "The Right Message: Making the Most of E-mail Marketing

Ideas that work: Marketing with today’s expanding communication choices

Cohen, Todd — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:15:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

Temple Elliott | August 21, 2009 Temple Elliott [Publisher's note: This article was provided by Blackbaud, a maker of fundraising software. Blackbaud is a PJ business partner.] There is a lot of buzz in the industry about multi-channel mar

Blackbaud and Newmarket® International Form Partnership

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: HSMAI Update

Portsmouth, NH --Newmarket International, Inc., the leader in solutions for the hospitality industry and Blackbaud, the leading provider of software and services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, today announced a partnership to bri

Blackbaud and Newmarket® International Form Partnership

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:16:00 -0400

Outlet: Hospitality.net

Portsmouth, NH --Newmarket International, Inc., the leader in sales and catering solutions for the hospitality industry and Blackbaud, the leading provider of software and services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, today announced a

Pop Quiz: PCI Compliance

Campbell, Peter — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:24:00 -0400

Outlet: Techccafeteria Blog

The credit card industry is doing the right thing by consumers and enforcing proper security measures regarding the handling of credit card information. You might have heard about this – a number of the popular vendors of donor databases are recomme

Live Chat: How to Reconnect With Donors Who Stopped Giving

Panepento, Peter — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:05:00 -0400

Outlet: Chronicle of Philanthropy, The

How to Reconnect With Donors Who Stopped Giving Tuesday, August 11, at 12 noon, U.S. Eastern time As the recession deepens, many nonprofit groups are trying to reconnect with former donors for support. Such donors are usually easier to recruit than

Fundraising 101 : 10 Things You Need to Know About Reactivating Lapsed Donors

Battistelli, Margaret — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:01:00 -0400

Outlet: FundRaising Success

The more you know about your lapsed donors — their characteristics, interests and relationships to your organization — the better prepared you are to recapture these donors or, more importantly, prevent them from lapsing in the first place. Preventio

Keeping it on the mid-level

Cohen, Todd — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:07:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

Amy Chase | August 7, 2009 Amy Chase [Publisher's note: This article was provided by Blackbaud, a maker of fundraising software. Blackbaud is a PJ business partner.] Facing an increasingly challenging funding environment, nonprofits are lo

Helping Out for Aug. 5, 2009

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:59:00 -0400

Outlet: Charleston Regional Business Journal

Helping Out highlights some of the many charitable events and activities going on in the Charleston area. Submissions should be sent to dailyjournal@scbiznews.com. Blackbaud Inc., the Daniel Island-based software development company, is offering

Social Networking in NetCommunity

Keating, Garrett — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:27:00 -0400

Outlet: customizing NetCommunity

I know it's been a while since my last post. Things have just been very busy all around and I haven't been able to make time to blog. Today I wanted to showcase one of our latest (and biggest) projects, the new Social Networking app, USNAConnect.

Challenging times create communication imperatives

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:09:00 -0400

Outlet: Church Executive Magazine

Challenging times create communication imperatives Leaders connect with staff and congregations through 21st century technology. From Volume 2009, Issue 8 - 8 2009 by: Stuart M. Manewith There are opportunities, believe it or not, fo

Avoid Database Uh Ohs

Boice, Jacklyn — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:36:00 -0400

Outlet: Advancing Philanthropy

PJ Member Profile - Chad Norman

Cohen, Todd — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:58:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

Chad Norman Manager of Internet Marketing at Blackbaud Blackbaud is a global provider of software and services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations. Why did you get involved in charitable work? I am passionate about sustai

Stewarding donors in tough economic times

Cohen, Todd — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:32:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

David Lamb [Publisher's note: This article was provided by Blackbaud, a maker of fundraising software. Blackbaud is a PJ business partner.] Throughout the hardest economic times in recent history, like the OPEC oil embargo of the early 1970s and

Helping Out for July 22, 2009

Owens, Andy — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:16:00 -0400

Outlet: Charleston Regional Business Journal

Blackbaud has awarded 15 grants, packed 400 backpacks for a food bank, organized a Green Fair and spearheaded several other community service initiatives within the past year. Team Greenbaud, a group of employees at Blackbaud, led Blackbaud Green

Our Daily Dose of Reading: 5 Blogs We Love

Alexeeva, Alex — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:14:00 -0400

Outlet: Brand Building Communications Blog

NETWITSTHINKTANK.COM—This blog publishes great information on social media for non-profits, how to fundraise via Twitter, how to recruit volunteers on Facebook, how to leverage web technology for charities. Net-Wits-Think-Tank has it all. It is also

You Don't Have To Send Holiday Greetings To Everyone

Donahue, Michele — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:03:00 -0400

Outlet: Nonprofit Times, The

You Don't Have to Send Holiday Greetings to Everyone Database modeling and donor history deciding who will get holiday solicitations By Michele Donohue Nonprofit direct mailers are following the Christmas carol instructions about "making a lis

Looking for higher education technology products and services? Start here.

Herrmann, Michele — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:03:00 -0400

Outlet: University Business

Growing Your Alumni Net Blackbaud NetCommunity Grow for Higher Ed offers a method for connecting with and marketing to alumni online. This web-based marketing solution can integrate with social networking sites such as Facebook so administrators ca

PJ Member Profile - Jay Love

Cohen, Todd — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:53:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

Jay Love CEO of eTapestry eTapestry provides web-based donor/member management software, website design, and online ecommerce pages to thousands of nonprofits around the world. Why did you get involved in charitable work? Three reasons: A car

Video interview with Adrian Cutcliffe of Blackbaud

Lake, Howard — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: UK Fundraising

Blackbaud Europe were present at last week's National Convention in London, with two speakers and a stand in the exhibition hall. Marketing Manager Adrian Cutcliffe explained Blackbaud's involvement in the Convention, including its sponsorship of

Giving to Big Charities Dropped in Early 2009

Hall, Holly — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:57:00 -0400

Outlet: Chronicle of Philanthropy, The

Donations to 79 of the nation's largest charities fell by a median of 7.8 percent in the first quarter of this year, compared with the same period in 2008, according to a survey released last week. From January through March, the total number of d

To screen or not to screen, when is the question

Henze, Lawrence — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:17:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

To screen or not to screen, when is the question Lawrence Henze | June 29, 2009 Lawrence Henze [Publisherr's note: This article was provided by Blackbaud, a maker of fundraising software. Blackbaud is a PJ business partner.] Many nonprofi

Kit Matthew Honored by AAM for Peer Service

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:17:00 -0400

Outlet: Peer Review News

2009 Excellence in Peer Review Service Award Congratulations to the six recipients of the 2009 Excellence in Peer Review Service Award. These individuals have generously shared their expertise with the field to help move museums toward best practi

A Little Planning, Vision and Passion Goes a Long Way

Riedel, Bunnie — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:57:00 -0400

Outlet: nonprofit conversation blog

A Little Planning, Vision and Passion Goes a Long Way So you're able to get the gifts in the door, now what? Managing your donor program requires savvy systems these days. Kirk Sadler tells us about a campaign by the Communities Foundation of Tex

FSU asks for donations through Internet videos

Reid, Sarah — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:35:00 -0400

Outlet: Fayetteville Observer

FSU asks for donations through Internet videos By Sarah A. Reid Staff writer On Friday, Fayetteville State University will become the first college in the region to turn to social networking Web sites to solicit donations. FSU hopes to att

Boys Home Buys Back Stolen Computer

Williams, Renee — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0400

Outlet: WCIV-TV

Summerville, SC - A Berkeley County home for boys gets its stuff back just days after it was burglarized. A midnight burglary on Monday left Eagle Harbor Ranch high and dry. “It takes a thief, a pretty low person to break into a children’s home

Donors’ e-Payments Becoming Communication Tool

Donahue, Michele — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:19:00 -0400

Outlet: Nonprofit Times, The

International Rescue Committee (IRC) in New York City launched an online pilot program this past October that connected donation dollar amounts to specific actions the organization takes to help refugees. The “gift basket” program, launched in ti

DonorBridge Works Wonders

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:29:00 -0400

Outlet: Gift Hub Blog

$4 million in 48 hours raised in North Texas from 8,000 donors, helping them find appropriate local charities through on online portal, DonorBridge. Communities Foundation of Texas created DonorBridge with national software leader, Blackbaud, in p

GOING GREEN: “Greenbaud” leading the way in making the workplace eco-friendly

Sovine, Joey — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:51:00 -0400

Outlet: WCBD-TV

Leading the way to a “greener” future, a group of Blackbaud employees are showing others how to help out around the workplace. They call themselves Greenbaud, a group of nearly 20 employees who routinely meet to develop eco-strategies for the Daniel

Dallas Giving Day raises more than $4 million

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Dallas Morning News - Online

Dallas Giving Day on May 20 raised more than $4 million for 353 area nonprofits far surpassing its creators' wildest expectations. They had hoped to raise $1 million. The instrument for this generosity was DonorBridge, a Web site created by th

Donor stewardship critical in tough economic times

Fri, 29 May 2009 09:22:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

Throughout the hardest economic times in recent history, like the OPEC oil embargo of the early ‘70s and the terrorist attacks of 2001, philanthropy remained robust. The average annual increase in overall giving over the last 40 years is 2.8 perc

There Are Fewer Millionaires These Days

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Nonprofit Times, The

The numbers of millionaires in the United States dropped by more than a quarter last year, and those millionaires have seen their assets drop in value by about a third. Research from Spectrem Group, a Chicago-based consulting firm, indicates the

What women want: Understanding women’s philanthropic giving

Tue, 19 May 2009 15:49:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

What women want: Understanding women’s philanthropic giving Katherine Swank | May 15, 2009 Katherine Swank [Editor's note: This article was provided by Blackbaud, a maker of fundraising software. Blackbaud is a PJ business partner.] Women

Knowing Who Can Afford What

Hrywna, Mark — Tue, 19 May 2009 12:54:00 -0400

Outlet: Nonprofit Times, The

Knowing Who Can Afford What Prospect research yields information about supporters By Mark Hrywna If your organization's budget quadrupled from one year to the next, where would you get the money to support your mission? Two words: prospect rese

Double your gift Wednesday

Miller, Robert — Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Dallas Morning News

Wednesday is Dallas Giving Day. On that day, online donations made using a credit card will be matched dollar for dollar through the DonorBridge Web site at www.donorbridgetx.org. There are around 1,300 nonprofits to choose from in Dallas, Tarr

Going green with Greenbaud

Fisher, Holly — Mon, 18 May 2009 11:26:00 -0400

Outlet: Green Office Blogs

Like many companies, Blackbaud Inc.’s focus on green started as a grassroots effort, spearheaded by just a couple of employees with a passion for the idea. Based in Charleston, S.C., Blackbaud is a software company that primarily develops programs fo

Chamber Releases Best Places to Work Rankings

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: INside Edge, The

Engineering and construction firm Performance Services Inc. and construction management company Shiel Sexton Inc. have topped the rankings for the 2009 Best Places to Work in Indiana list. Performance Services is ranked number one among small to medi

DETAILED REVIEWS OF LOW COST DONOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Quinn, Laura — Tue, 05 May 2009 10:39:00 -0400

Outlet: Idealware

eTapestry, by Blac kbaud www.etapestry.com eTapestry provides useful and affordable functionality for small organizations who aren’t yet tracking a lot of donors, with a growth path to a more feature-rich system (although at considerable addition

A CONSUMERS GUIDE TO LOW COST DONOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Quinn, Laura — Tue, 05 May 2009 10:37:00 -0400

Outlet: Idealware

SOFTWARE REVIEW Nonprofit accounting software - no universal approach

Needleman, Ted — Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Accounting Today

The general consensus in the industry is that accounting software is accounting software. While there are different bells and whistles, the underlying processes are the same whether the entity is a professional practice or a retail store. Sure, there

Largest U.S. Fund-Raising Software Company Expands Overseas

Hall, Holly — Fri, 01 May 2009 11:46:00 -0400

Outlet: Chronicle of Philanthropy, The

In its latest effort to expand its fund-raising services globally, the Charleston, S.C., nonprofit software company Blackbaud announced on Thursday that it has acquired RLC, a privately owned software company in Almere, the Netherlands. Blackbaud

A Few Good Tools for Online Distributed Fundraising

Hernandez, Stella — Fri, 01 May 2009 11:36:00 -0400

Outlet: Idealware

Distributed fundraising isn't a new thing. Many organizations have been engaging their supporters – like staff, volunteers, program participants, or current donors – to fundraise on their behalf for decades. Traditionally, this is done through walk-a

PayPal Is Credit Card Processing Option for Nonprofits

Fritz, Joanne — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:43:00 -0400

Outlet: About.com

PayPal is successfully used by many nonprofits to process credit card donations. The company recently teamed up with Blackbaud to offer BlackbaudNow, a point-and-click website builder with secure donation processing and the ability to send emails and

Greenbaud’ uses Earth Day to advance action

Hadaway, Chelsea — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:04:00 -0400

Outlet: Charleston Regional Business Journal

Leveraging Earth Day on Wednesday, “Greenbaud” is showing Blackbaud employees and managers how they are bringing positive change to the company — and saving money. The group of 20 eco-minded Blackbaud employees partnered with Team Blackbaud, a gro

Greenbaud Bringing Positive Changes and Green Action to Blackbaud

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:55:00 -0400

Outlet: My Stylee Life Blog

The Sustainability Institute, Rehava - Real Estate Store, Mixson, Dwell Smart, Pleasant Details Waterless Eco Car Wash Division and many other local green-minded companies participated in the Blackbaud’s first Green Fair on April 23, 2009. A group of

Ideas that work: Growing your website

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:29:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

Ideas that work: Growing your website Allison Van Diest | April 21, 2009 Allison Van Diest [Editor's note: This article was provided by Blackbaud, a maker of fundraising software. Blackbaud is a PJ business partner.] Donors have expectat

Bad Economy Causes a Decline in Gifts From Direct-Marketing Appeals

Hall, Holly — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:21:00 -0400

Outlet: Chronicle of Philanthropy, The

By Holly Hall Donations to 75 of the nation’s largest charities have fallen in the past year, adding to problems caused by a multi-year decline in the number of donors who give in response to direct-mail solicitations, online appeals, and telemar

Faith-based communities are built on an intimacy of experience

Ron Keener — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:53:00 -0400

Outlet: Church Executive Magazine

Faith-based communities are built on an intimacy of experience (April 2009 print Issue) From Volume 2009, Issue 4 - 4 2009 A “Driving Commitment” model can move people to the core where their retention will exponentially increase. by:

Ideas that work: Making the most of email marketing

Allison Van Diest — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:32:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

By Allison Van Diest {Editor's note: This article was provided by Blackbaud, a maker of fundraising software. Blackbaud is a PJ business partner.] Why has email become so important? People are busy and they want to communicate and interact

Tech Firms Introduce New Products At AFP Gathering

Buchanan, Susan — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:19:00 -0400

Outlet: Nonprofit Technology News

Technology firms attending the Association of Fundraising Professionals International Conference in New Orleans in late March unveiled upgraded internet tools and ways to keep clients' costs down and also focused on integrating social-network practic

Technology Leads New Fundraising Tools

Clolery, Paul — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:13:00 -0400

Outlet: Nonprofit Times, The

The nearly 200 exhibitors on the convention floor of the Association of Fundraising Professionals were showing their latest tools for raising cash. Sage North America announced it will soon offer a new ePhilanthropy tool; has a renewed focus on ad

Fundraising for Nonprofits with PayPal and Blackbaud

Lim, Glenn — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:09:00 -0400

Outlet: The PayPal Blog

Hi blog readers! My name is Glenn Lim and I’m responsible for alliance programs and vertical markets at PayPal. I have exciting news to share with our nonprofit community. Today PayPal announced a new relationship with Blackbaud, the leading global p

Ideas that work: Donor Relations

Riedel, Bunnie — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:48:00 -0400

Outlet: Nonprofit Conversation

When it comes to fundraising, there are two schools of thought. One, just throw enough spaghetti at the wall, something will stick. Two, be precise and work smart. Lawrence Henze lays out the second (and more effective) approach. Read his article and

Study: Online giving rising but hard to retain

Yurcan, Bryan — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:13:00 -0400

Outlet: Direct Marketing News

Online giving has become an increasingly significant source of new donor acquisition, and integrating online and offline fundraising channels is key to long-term success, according to a report issued today by Target Analytics. Online giving still

To Donate, Click Here. And Keep Clicking.

Tamar Snyder — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Jewish Week Inc, The

When Hadassah launched its 100-day campaign in late January, it had a somewhat unusual strategy: call 100,000 members by phone and ask them to make a donation (and get their friends to, as well) but online. Were driving them to the Web, said Cath

Ideas that work: What you should know about sensitive data

Cohen, Todd — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:48:00 -0400

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

Data security issues have garnered a great deal of press lately. So far in 2009, at least three credit-card processors, a major airline carrier and several government agencies have been involved in the compromise of sensitive personal information

Extreme Fundraising

Bertoni, Steven — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Forbes - Online

Paul Ridley awakens to waves slapping the side of his boat. He rises from the coffin-size cabin and wrestles gloves over callused hands as he prepares for 12 hours of rowing. Ridley, 25, is attempting to become the youngest American ever to row solo

Getting repeat

Paula Wasley — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Chronicle of Philanthropy, The

While the Internet has become an increasingly significant source for recruiting new donors, online givers appear to be somewhat less loyal than more traditional mail donors, according to The review of 24 national nonprofit groups found that people w

Study Shows First-Time Online Donors Often Do Not Return

Strom, Stephanie — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: New York Times, The

People who go online to donate to charity for the first time often do not return to the Internet to make later gifts, according to a new study examining the experience of 24 nonprofit groups. The findings suggest that while the Internet can be a

Is Social Networking Working for NonProfits?

Baker, Pam — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:14:00 -0500

Outlet: Nonprofit Technology News

Hailed as the saving grace for businesses and nonprofits alike, social networking specialists and efforts are as plentiful as cash donations once were. But are new tools like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube delivering on their promise of added money an

Blackbaud’s eTapestry Software

Corey, Karen — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:29:00 -0500

Outlet: Nonprofit Technology News

Blackbaud’s eTapestry (www.etapestry.com) software is specifically designed for nonprofit organizations. It provides a tool to efficiently manage fundraising activities. It is web-based and can be accessed from anywhere via the Internet. This applica

Windows iPhone Simulator

Galbraith, Ben — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:18:00 -0500

Outlet: ajaxian

There’s no way to emulate the iPhone on Windows, but Shaun Sullivan has the next best thing: taking a Windows build of WebKit and embedding it inside an iPhone-like Chrome. It’s not perfect, but it’s as close as Windows users are going to get for now

Blackbaud donates hardware to Goodwill

Owens, Andy — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:19:00 -0500

Outlet: Charleston Regional Business Journal

Blackbaud donates hardware to Goodwill Blackbaud donated more than 100 monitors Tuesday morning, plus several printers and computers, to the Goodwill Industries of Lower South Carolina. With these donated computers, Goodwill will be able to re

Non Profit e-Marketing

Kinard, David — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:15:00 -0500

Outlet: Marketability by David Kinard

In yesterday's radio program I had a great conversation with Allison Van Diest, a senior product marketing manager for Blackbaud (they’re a company that for the past 27 years has created software solutions to support the needs of schools, universitie

Planning Special Events During a Recession

Panepento, Peter — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:55:00 -0500

Outlet: Chronicle of Philanthropy, The

Planning Special Events During a Recession Tuesday, February 3, at 12 noon, U.S. Eastern time Events like walkathons, silent auctions, and awards dinners generate billions of dollars for large and small charities each year. But while those event

Increasing Data Security in an Increasingly Insecure World

Merron, Jeff — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:06:00 -0500

Outlet: Nonprofit Technology News

In October 2007, many nonprofits became the target of hackers who found their way into Convio's GetActive servers and gained access to personal information of thousands of donors. On Nov. 1, when it discovered the breach, Convio immediately took step

What Is Working in Fundraising Right Now

Fritz, Joanne — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:59:00 -0500

Outlet: About.com

Fundraising in a recession is not fun, but it is necessary. Here are some areas of fundraising that show promise despite the bad economic news. Online Fundraising According to an article in ComputerWorld, online giving by individuals in the U.S.

Share and Share Alike

Milliard, Elizabeth — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:03:00 -0500

Outlet: University Business

CASE STUDY: Florida Sate University Fundraising From Competitive or Collaborative SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENTS DON'T NECESSARILY HAVE TO be between two institutions or even various campuses. Working to raise funds for Florida State University, fo

Yes, You Can

Mayor, Caroline — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:02:00 -0500

Outlet: CASE Currents

Yes, You Can What can advancement learn from the Obama campaign? This article takes a close look at the presidential campaign of Barack Obama, which merged old-fashioned grass-roots politics with new technology, shattered fundraising records, and

Ideas that work: Raising money in challenging times

Henze, Lawrence (Bylined) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:56:00 -0500

Outlet: Philanthropy Journal

[Editor's note: This article was provided by Blackbaud, a maker of fundraising software. Blackbaud is a PJ business partner.] In the nonprofit world, it's "survival of the fittest" during times of economic recession. But that doesn't necessar

2009 Review of Not-for-Profit Accounting Programs

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:07:00 -0500

Outlet: CPA Practice Advisor

For nonprofit organizations, change is a way of life. As creative as they are diverse, the ever-changing landscape of granting opportunities, funding requirements and reporting requests keep them agile. Discovering new ways to recruit donor and volun

On message - the opportunities of SMS

McAllen, Robert (Blackbaud) — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:49:00 -0500

Outlet: Fundraising

Text messaging is a social phenomonen. Last year almost 57 billion messges were sent in the UK and it's no surprise. Texts are cheap, fast and work well with increasingly busy lives. Robert McAllen says not-for-profits should take note, and take adva

December Nets 48% Of Online Fundraising Dollars

Belford, Tom — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:47:00 -0500

Outlet: Agitator, The

Steve MacLaughlin at Blackbaud is first out of the blocks in terms of sharing 2008 online fundraising results. One stat in particular astounded me: amongst roughly 2000 nonprofits using Blackbaud fundraising software, fully 48% of their online fun