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Read ArticleThe ROI of CSR, A Conversation with Leor Rotchild, Executive Director of CBSR
In this episode Leor Rotchild, Executive Director of Canadian Business for Social Responsibility, speaks with us about the influence of corporate social responsibility on investors and stock price.
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Read ArticleThe Shift in Corporate Social Responsibility
To help shed a little light on the shift in focus we have seen in the corporate giving and engagement space, we turn to some of the beliefs and best practices of expert and thought leader Rachel...
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Read ArticleHow Data has Transformed Social Good: A Conversation with Steve MacLaughlin, Vice President of Data and Analytics at Blackbaud
In this episode of the Champions for Social Good Podcast, Steve reviews the dramatic increase in the use of data in recent years and how it has transformed social good.
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Read FlipbookCustomer Spotlight: The Obici Healthcare Foundation
Customer spotlight to see how the Obici Healthcare Foundation proves that one small step toward change is a step worth taking, and why an efficient, collaborative environment is key to big outcomes.
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Read ArticleInnovation & Social Change: A Conversation with Rachel Hutchisson of Blackbaud & Paul Klein of Impakt
Rachel discusses how her mantra "good is for everyone" relates to all companies, from small businesses to multinational corporations, and talks about the challenges faced by company's of all sizes.
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Read ArticleThe Journey Toward Impact and Outcomes: A Conversation with Michelle DiSabato, Impact Advisor at Blackbaud
In this episode of the Champions for Social Good Podcast, Jamie Serino speaks with Michelle DiSabato, Impact Advisor for the Corporate and Foundation Solutions division of Blackbaud.
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Read FlipbookCommunity Foundation Solution
MicroEdge + Blackbaud’s comprehensive community foundation solution can help you advance your mission and increase your impact. How? Read on.
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Read FlipbookCorporate Social Responsibility Solution
MicroEdge + Blackbaud’s comprehensive corporate social responsibility solution can help you increase the impact of your efforts. How? Read on.
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Read ArticleDemocratizing Philanthropy: A Conversation with Brandolon Barnett of Growfund at Global Impact
In this episode of the Champions for Social Good Podcast, Jamie Serino speaks with Brandolon Barnett, Director, Partner Solutions at Growfund with Global Impact.
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Read FlipbookGrantmaking and Outcomes Solution
MicroEdge + Blackbaud’s comprehensive grantmaking and outcomes solution can help you increase the impact of your giving. How? Read on.
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Read ArticleFighting the Cycle of Poverty in New York City: A Conversation with Matt Klein of New York City Center for Economic Opportunity
In this episode of the Champions for Social Good Podcast, Jamie Serino speaks with Matt Klein, Executive Director of the New York City Center for Economic Opportunity.
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Transformative Employee Volunteering with Chris Jarvis & Angela Parker, Realized Worth Co-Founders
In this episode of the Champions for Social Good Podcast, Jamie Serino speaks with Chris Jarvis and Angela Parker, Co-Founders of Realized Worth.
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Read ArticleAchieving the SDGs: Taking Action for the 2030 Agenda In Your Community
In 2015, the United Nations launched the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—also known as the Global Goals—to change the world for the better and leave no one behind by 2030.
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Read FlipbookTechnology for Corporate Responsibility
Read more to learn about taking a holistic approach in furthering your mission in this world of corporate giving and employee engagement.
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Read FlipbookCustomer Spotlight: American Diabetes Association
Read how the American Diabetes Association, with GIFTS Online, is investing in innovative research to change the lives of more than 29.1 million people living with diabetes today.
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Read Article6 Technology Tips for Community Foundations to Engage Millennial Donors
Here are 6 technology recommendations for community foundations to consider to engage millennial donors.
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Read ArticleEmpowering the Aging Population to Thrive: A Conversation with Dr. John Feather of Grantmakers in Aging
In this episode of the Champions for Social Good Podcast, Jamie Serino speaks with Dr. John Feather, Chief Executive Officer of Grantmakers in Aging.
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Read ArticleWhat Funders Want: Outcomes 101 for the Frontline Fundraiser
The world of philanthropy is transforming to results-focused giving.
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Read ArticleWhen Foundations Collaborate to Solve the World’s Problems
If we want to effect real impact in the world, it’s critical for different types of foundations to come together to leverage their unique resources.
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Read ArticleFour Trends to Follow at AFP’s 2017 International Fundraising Conference
Here are the four key trends we’ll be following at the conference, and a few can’t-miss sessions that promise thought-provoking takes on the trends.
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Read ArticleUsing Nonprofit Data to Find Your Next Major Donor
The use of analytics helps to remove a lot of guesswork around which donors have the most affinity for your cause.
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Read ArticleEngagement Strategies to Turn Nonprofit Board Members into Ambassadors for Your Cause
Tips for nonprofits on stewarding board members to become powerful ambassadors for a cause.
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Read ArticleEmbracing the Point of Impact Together: Outcomes Measurement Tips for Funders and Nonprofits
Just as one person or organization doesn’t own 100 percent of the work of creating social change, the measurement of the effects of that work should be a collaborative effort.
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Read ArticleThree Trends for Community Foundations to Consider
Now is a time of significant opportunity for community foundations. Find out the top three trends to consider from Jamie Serino, Director of Marketing at MicroEdge + Blackbaud.
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Read ArticleThe Evolving Role of HR in Corporate Responsibility
Jamie Serino, Director of Marketing for MicroEdge + Blackbaud delves into the evolution of HR in corporate social responsibility as employee engagement centers around furthering social good.
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Read Article9 Things to Look for When Evaluating a Grant Proposal
To help you better evaluate submissions so that you are set up for success, here are nine items you should look for in any grant proposal:
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Read Article10 Steps to a Successful Corporate Volunteer Program: A Conversation with Roger Hancock of CSAA Insurance Group
In this episode of the Champions for Social Good Podcast, Jamie Serino speaks with Roger Hancock, Manager of Community Affairs for CSAA about the 10 steps to building a corporate volunteer program.
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Read ArticleWays We Can All Help Advance Women’s and Girls’ Empowerment
Empowerment, or the lack of it, is an issue for women and girls virtually everywhere. Learn the actions can we, as individuals, take to help advance the empowerment of women from Sharon D'Agostino.
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Read ArticleLowering the ‘Giving Barrier’ for Millennials
According to the Millennial Impact Report, 72 percent of Millennials are eager to join a nonprofit and a little over 50 percent would like to give monthly to a charitable organization.
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Read ArticleThe Foundation Operations and Management Report—New Advice for Funders and Grantmakers
As funders, many of us spend quite a bit of time looking outward. We look at the world around us and find outlets that reflect our philanthropic passions. Yet how often do we take the time to look...
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Read ArticleCelebrating Digital Learning Day: How Camp Blackbaud Amplifies Technology Skills for Good
Today marks 2017’s Digital Learning Day, a day where we celebrate technology’s role in how we learn. As a technology company that powers the world of social good, Blackbaud’s solutions...
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Read Article4 Important Considerations Before Investing in Today’s Technology for Tomorrow
What technology is best? How can I get the most out of my software solution? If you’ve ever asked yourself …
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Read Article5 Things To Stop Doing If You Want A Successful Employee Engagement Program
As we finalize our goals, set our priorities, and sift through the list of things we want to accomplish in 2017, let's not forget that we can also give some things up.
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Read Article9 Ways Social Media Can Help Nonprofits Ignite Supporter-Led Advocacy
In order to ignite a movement in today's digital world, you must tap into the influence of your people.
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Read Article5 Trends in Giving That Will Reshape Philanthropy in 2017
Here are five trends to look out for – and tips for how your organization can leverage them.
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Read Article6 Trends That Will Impact the Social Good Sector in 2017
We're just a few weeks in and already 2017 is shaping up to be a roller coaster of a year. The key for all of us will be to stay on track and keep focused on the work that matters.
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Read ArticleThe Year Ahead in Philanthropy: 2017 Trends to Watch
2016 was a generous year in philanthropy. What else will 2017 bring? Here are our predictions for the coming year in philanthropy from Jamie Serino, the MicroEdge + Blackbaud Director of Marketing.
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Read ArticleA 2017 Outlook on Corporate Responsibility
When it comes to the social sector, philanthropy, giving back, helping others, improving our communities, and our planet, we are seeing clear and positive trends.
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Read ArticleHow Citizen Powered Movements Will Lead Social Change in 2017
The days of nonprofits having control of all aspects of their campaigns are over. Cause minded individuals are now taking the initiative to create their own change.
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Read ArticleHow We Can Inspire Remarkable Change for Good
Successful movements aren’t owned by an organization or single entity; they’re owned by the people who comprise the movement itself. Understanding what we can do as leaders to support how people...
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Read ArticleGiving Back: An Afternoon of Job Shadowing
A few weeks ago, the MicroEdge + Blackbaud NYC team held a skills-based volunteering project, job shadowing, with Independence High School. Marketing Director Jamie Serino tells the story.
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Read ArticleWebinar: Top 5 Strategies for Corporate Giving and Engagement Programs
Our five-point approach to executing successful corporate giving and engagement programs – so you can make a bigger difference through your nonprofit partners and enhance your organizational culture.
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Read ArticleOur Challenge: How are You Strengthening the Social Economy?
We believe that if we come together and build a stronger social economy –if we can work together across sectors in ways that are more effective and that drive greater participation – we’ll see...
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Read ArticleDesigning Your Nonprofit Culture for Successful Technology Implementations
Deliberately, meaningfully, and thoughtfully designing an organization's culture can help people and teams rally around new technology.
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Read ArticlePhilanthropy and Sustainable Development: Our Role as Interlocutors for Good
While we don’t yet know the exact ways in which the SDGs will be accomplished over the next 14 years, we do know that the dedication of philanthropic organizations from Toledo to Tanzania will be...
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Read ArticleAnnouncing the Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact
Enter the Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact, an initiative that will drive groundbreaking research and insights to equip a thriving social good sector for impact.
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Read ArticleDoes It Count, If You Don't Count It? The Future of Social Impact Measurement
Outcomes. Impact. Results. In the for-profit world, all are key to the long-term viability and health of an organization. Today, in the giving sector, we are seeing the same concepts emerge.
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Read ArticleTechnology, Philanthropy, and a Solid ROI with Community Foundations
Getting a solid return on investment and helping communities grow through grant making and innovation is all possible with community foundations.
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Read ArticleKey Takeaways from SOCAP16
SOCAP16, a conference truly at the intersection of money and meaning, was successful in unearthing highly complex and overdue conversations on how to leverage capital for social good. Read highlights!
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The Point of Impact: Where Corporate Philanthropy and Social Impact Collide
In our latest position paper, we dig in to how things are evolving in the CSR space and detail five distinct hallmarks of strategic, successful corporate giving and engagement programs.
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Impact Crash Course: How to Advance Your Organization’s Outcomes Measurement Maturity
In our latest paper, you’ll learn about our five stages of outcomes measurement maturity and what you can do to advance your organization’s ability to prove your impact.
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Read ArticleQuiz: How Well Do You Know the SDGs?
Take the True False SDGs Quiz – United Nations Sustainable Development Goals | MicroEdge + Blackbaud
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Read Flipbook5 Questions to Ask Your Foundation Management Technology Vendor
Ask your technology vendor—or your team—the following five questions to see if you could be getting more from the software powering your foundation.
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Read ArticleDay Three of #IMPACT2030 – Key Takeaways and Reminders
The last day of the IMPACT 2030 Global Summit focused on the how to drive greater awareness and action on a global scale to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. Here are key some key takeaways.
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Read FlipbookGrantmaking Software Considerations Checklist
There are many things to consider when choosing a software solution to fit your organization's needs. Our checklist lays out some of the options you'll be faced with, and how to make the best choices.
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Read ArticleRolling Up Our Sleeves to Achieve Agenda 2030
How can we take concrete, measurable action to align and motivate an unprecedented amount of human resources towards Agenda 2030?
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Read ArticleDay 2 SOCAP16: This Journey Is about Measurement and Outcomes
It was another exciting day at SOCAP16! While yesterday focused on the meaning behind impact investing, today was important in recognizing how we can achieve progress and results.
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Read Article#IMPACT2030 Set Sights on Change and Transformation
#IMPACT2030 seeks to align employee volunteering in the services of the Sustainable Development Agenda
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Read ArticleAll Facets of the Impact Investing Field at SOCAP16
At the forefront of strategies is impact investing. From the plenary speech alone, it was clear how much the impact investing field has evolved.
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Read ArticleMeasuring What Matters: How Funders and Nonprofits Can Leverage Data and Technology for Impact
The role that data & tech plays in the relationship between funders and nonprofits and how critical this relationship is to accelerating success of social good.
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Read ArticleKicking off SOCAP16 at the Intersection of Money and Meaning
Impact investors, social entrepreneurs, foundations, and global NPOs are coming together with the goal of furthering social change.
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Read ArticleLearning How to Lead Together: A Conversation with Vikki Spruill, President & CEO of the Council on Foundations (COF)
Champions for Social Good Podcast: Jamie Serino speaks with Vikki Spruill, President of COF about how foundations can collaborate and leverage resources to magnify impact and advance social good.
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How Companies Can Benefit More From Their Corporate Giving via @WSJ https://t.co/PDd7KLJOFp #CSR
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Read ArticleAligning CRA Efforts Within the Changing Climate of Corporate Social Responsibility
A key piece of banks’ social responsibility strategies is related to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Technology is now allowing banks increase their social impact through CRA efforts.
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Great see our customers @UPS & @HCSC featured at the @BCCCC #CorporateCitizenship Film Festival! https://t.co/wPn9L3oqZo
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Read ArticleHow A Corporate Volunteering Program Benefits Everyone
Research consistently shows that employees are most likely to stay at companies that are innovative, align with personal values, and help employees play an integral role in making a positive impact.
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Read FlipbookCase Study: CSAA Insurance Group & AngelPoints
Learn how CSAA Insurance Group increased employee volunteer participation by over 900% with AngelPoints, all while improving its image in the community.
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2:29Watch VideoCustomer Video: Berkshire Bank's Volunteer Impact
As America's Most Exciting Bank®, Berkshire Bank is a committed community partner. Watch this video to learn how Berkshire Bank leverages AngelPoints to maximize the impact of their CSR programs.
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Read ArticleA Three-Step Roadmap for Community Foundations to Become the Donor’s Choice
An ongoing challenge all fundraising organizations face is how to become a donor’s top choice. We’ve put together a helpful three-step roadmap for organizations looking to generate more donations.
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RT @StaceySmida: Just took the @MicroEdgeLLC Outcomes quiz to accelerate my #JourneyTowardImpact at #GMN2017 https://t.co/blxXkkAeuN
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The @Aetna fdn is one step further in their #JourneyTowardImpact for healthy communities! Come share your #outcomes journey w us! #GMN2017 https://t.co/o4DDlP0L5A
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Thanks @MeyerFoundation for taking the #JourneyTowardImpact quiz at #GMN2017! #outcomes #socialgood https://t.co/eCN60JDDpe
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Lisa Colaninno of @Travelers just took the #outcomes quiz to further the #JourneyTowardImpact for their EDGE program! https://t.co/k918Hv7ahx
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The @NEDemocracy team just took our #outcomes quiz to accelerate their #JourneyTowardImpact - supporting freedom around the world #GMN2017 https://t.co/nA6wzVH5uN
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Adopting an ecosystem view of business technology via @McKinsey https://t.co/JGYVaeJ2KR A great piece on the power of platform #technology
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Read ArticleCustomized vs. Configurable Software Solutions: Which Should You Choose?
What are the pros and cons of configurable vs. customization software solutions? How do you know which is right for you? Read the blog article to learn more...
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"We (@blackbaud) contribute to #SDG Goal 17, strengthening partnerships by convening & collaborating across sectors" @AnnieMRhodes #GMN2017 https://t.co/bTVM0poetV
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1:23Watch VideoCustomer Video: Macy's Impact Story
As the Corporate Giving Manager at Macy’s, Robin Harmon is proud to say it’s her job to see how Macy’s can make a difference in the world. In addition to its robust corporate giving program, Macy’s le
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1:19Watch VideoIntroducing Blackbaud Outcomes
Blackbaud Outcomes™ empowers you to track and understand the measurable impact of your social investments. Make informed decisions, track the effectiveness of your programs and tell your impact story
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Learn how our customer @CoxAutomotive is honoring #WomensHistoryMonth from VP Amanda McCord https://t.co/45QreEjKtb @3BLMedia
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Thrilled to host @DrewUniversity students today! @AnnieMRhodes @ajvoice21 sharing how @MicroEdgeLLC + @blackbaud po… https://t.co/fpkBXXZ94N
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Understanding outcomes maturity level means understanding organizational capabilities & funder capacity #bbOutcomes… https://t.co/0zST9V4Pz9
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Don't miss @RachelHutchssn at @Ethical_Corp Responsible Business Summit NY! Quote BLACKBAUD to secure $200 off tics https://t.co/C9pjiaJ1rU
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Collaboration and lasting change make for effective #philanthropy. Check out advice from @NCRP: https://t.co/1xJdmQhNMb
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GIFTS Online Clients: We are here to help! Read this quick guide on troubleshooting via @blackbaud Community Blog:… https://t.co/TVsWC8UuSK
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Read ArticleWebinar: Using the Power of Inspiration to Drive Employee Engagement
This webinar, led by Andrew Troup, Director of Corporate Giving & Engagement Strategy, MicroEdge + Blackbaud, discusses how to
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Read ArticleOutcomes Maturity Assessment
Can you find your organization in here? Do you want to build your organizations ability to track, report and leverage results?
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1:27Watch VideoCustomer Video: How SEFCU is Making an Impact
It's one thing to say you donated $3 million dollar last year, but it’s another thing to be able to say that money equated to 15 million pounds of food. That’s how Jolene Barr, Community Impact Leader
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Read ArticleWebinar: What Is Your Outcomes Maturity Level?
Ready to grow your organization's outcomes capacity? No matter where you are in your outcomes journey, view the webinar to learn essential steps to take in order to strengthen your impact.
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Learning frm grantees, foundations say they need to make sweeping changes to address pressing issues for… https://t.co/N38HxFHNfZ
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Leadership, #ImpInv, #nptech, corp #volunteerism... you name it, we've got it on the Champion 4 #SocialGood Podcast… https://t.co/I7FLlJt7lB
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What Do #Millennials, Shark Tank, & #Grantmaking All Have In Common? @blackbaud @jeffmelando https://t.co/dFGlWS2wkJ https://t.co/hHoRhd7c77
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GIFTS Online Customers: Learn how to clean up your data frm the experts @blackbaud Community https://t.co/rWzVX5GyLS https://t.co/4MWAE1uPCj
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The gift of grantee #inclusion is increased #socialimpact. Learn why from the @GEOfunders series in @SSIReview https://t.co/7WXsx2J2n7
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52:19Watch VideoBlackbaud Customer Video: #GivingTuesday & Your CSR Program
Do you know what November 28th is? It's #GivingTuesday! As an organization you could be using Giving Tuesday as an opportunity to engage your employees, customers, and partners. Join experts Rachel Hu
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Blackbaud Customer Video: #GivingTuesday & Your CSR Program
Do you know what November 28th is? It's #GivingTuesday! As an organization you could be using Giving Tuesday as an opportunity to engage your employees, customers, and partners. Join experts Rachel Hu
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Read ArticleBest Practices for Implementing New Software
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Read FlipbookAccess your data remotely
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Read FlipbookHow collaboration can streamline your workflow
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Read FlipbookDon't spend all your time on grant applications.
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Read FlipbookSpending too much time prepping for the board meeting?
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Read ArticleMajor Gifts: Defining and Enhancing Your Strategy
Many organizations are embracing coming-of-age fundraising strategies, but it may be to the detriment of what we’ve traditionally called “major gifts”.
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Read ArticleExploring Disaster Philanthropy: Part 1
The only way to ensure that there is enough funding available in the long-term for these unexpected events is to prepare.
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Read FlipbookPoint of Impact: Empowering Champions for a Better World
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Read Article5 Ideas for University Fundraising Campaigns at Year-End
In 2016, higher education institutions saw 17.7% of total giving occur in December.
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Read ArticleData Appends: A Guide for Your Nonprofit
The nonprofit fundraising database is an enormous reservoir of data about constituents from which to construct these models
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Read ArticleMillennial Voices: Advocates and Activists Over Donors and Volunteers
It’s time to put preconceived notions around who donates to causes and nonprofits to rest—and soon.
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Read ArticleShare of the American Wallet: What It Does and Does Not Mean for Your Nonprofit
The more you know about your donors, the better you can meet their needs. The better you meet their needs, the more loyal they will be to your organization.
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Read ArticleLessons on Policymakers, Gender Equality, and Data
Findings raise concerns about whether policymakers are equipped with and sufficiently using the information required to drive action towards the gender equality targets that are part of the SDGs.
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