The 10 Most Popular ENGAGE Articles Published in 2022

Hundreds of ENGAGE articles have been written by outstanding leaders and subject matter experts across the social good community in 2022. However, the most popular posts have been in the areas of fund accounting, grantmaking, fundraising, and data intelligence! Check out the articles below to see what our community has been most interested in this year.

1. 10 Considerations for Creating a Budgeting Process by Carrie Watkins, Blackbaud

In addition to reviewing and updating your nonprofit operating budget each year, your financial team should also regularly evaluate your creation process.

2. 7 Step Policy Guide for Creating Operating Reserves by Bess Foley, EHF Nonprofit Financial Management Consulting

With an accessible operating reserves policy, your team, board of directors, and donors know the reasons you would use your operating reserves and the amount that needs to always be in the fund.

3. 4 Secrets to a Successful Fundraising Portfolio Review by Tanya Cole, Blackbaud

Does your fundraising portfolio have enough short-term potential to meet this year’s goal? What changes have prospects experienced in the past year? Here are some tips to make your data shine.

4. How to Develop Your Nonprofit Operating Reserves by Bess Foley, not-for-profit finance consultant

Operating reserves provide a financial cushion to help nonprofit organizations weather economic uncertainty and make stronger strategic decisions.

5. 7 Step Policy Guide for Creating Operating Reserves by Bess Foley, not-for-profit finance consultant

With an accessible operating reserves policy, your team, board of directors, and donors know the reasons you would use your operating reserves and the amount that needs to always be in the fund.

6. In-Person Fundraising Events Are Back in Full Swing — How to Make the Most of It by Sean Staggs, Charity Dynamics

With in-person events back in full swing, these three key steps helped to ensure a successful event season in 2022 and beyond.

7. Key Findings from the 2022 Blackbaud’s donorCentrics Sustainer Summit by Deb Ashmore, Blackbaud

Take a deep dive into the results of sustainer growth and retention strategies that impacted donors and giving in 2020 and 2021.

8. The Final Step of the Nonprofit Audit: Presenting Financial Statements to Your Board by Kathy Finnell, Finn Accounting LLC

Your nonprofit audit should reinforce the good work that you do. This post shares tips for how to effectively share your financial statements with your board.

9. What is Data Intelligence? By Carrie Cobb, Blackbaud

At Blackbaud, we believe the future of the nonprofit sector will be supported by data intelligence. So how are fundraising organizations using data intelligence today and how can your team benefit?

10. Leveraging Matching Gifts Programs to Boost Donor Retention by Julia Beltran, Double the Donation

Matching gifts and donor retention are each essential topics in the world of effective nonprofit fundraising efforts. Here’s how the two ideas come together!