Fundraising

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Sector Trends

The Status of Fundraising 2024: Global Research Highlights

Amid ongoing economic uncertainties and the global pandemic aftermath, nonprofits have had to navigate a lot of change in recent [...]

September 18, 2024| 6 min Read

Annual Giving

Unlock Millions in New Funding via Stock Donations

September 11, 2024| 4 min Read

Annual Giving

Creating an Incredible Annual Report for Your Organization

August 16, 2024| 5 min Read

Donor Management

How to Build a Culture Around Your CRM and Use it for Growth

August 12, 2024| 4 min Read

artificial intelligence

AI Can Be Your Most Powerful Tool for Growing Midlevel Giving

July 19, 2024| 6 min Read

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    ChatGPT: A Fundraising Perspective on the AI Tool

    As a nonprofit fundraiser, you’ve probably asked yourself whether artificial intelligence fits into your engagement strategy. What are the capabilities [...]

    March 14, 2023 | 3 min Read

    Giving Days

    How to Make This Your Most Successful Library Giving Day

    Library Giving Day is an international one-day fundraising event that could significantly boost your library’s fundraising potential. How can you [...]

    March 8, 2023 | 5 min Read

    Diversity Equity and Inclusion

    What if We Get This Right? Transforming Events Through DEI

    Each year, the Blackbaud Institute invites leading experts in the world of social good to reflect on current trends, giving [...]

    February 22, 2023 | 3 min Read
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    Digital Marketing

    Nonprofit Email Basics: Master Effective Fundraising Communications

    If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Navigating a challenging economy, [...]

    February 18, 2023 | 6 min Read

    Major Gifts

    Why Major Gifts Should Drive Your 2023 Development Plan

    At the heart of fundraising are the supporters who believe in your cause and want to place their trust, and [...]

    January 17, 2023 | 3 min Read
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    Audits

    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 [...]

    December 19, 2022 | 2 min Read
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    Donor Management

    How to Use Data to Build Stronger Relationships

    Before we discuss how to use data to build stronger relationships for your nonprofit, let’s start with a philosophical question: [...]

    December 12, 2022 | 7 min Read

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    The Shifting Demographics and Perspectives of Donors

    For the past 10 years, the Blackbaud Institute Index has tracked year-over-year trends in philanthropy and annual giving statistics—with the [...]

    December 9, 2022 |30 min Listen
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    Donor Cultivation

    Make This a More Inclusive Season of Giving: Tips for Diversity in Your End-of-Year Fundraising Appeal

    Learn how you can capitalize on the Season of Giving! This post shares steps for creating a year-end appeal that will inspire support for your cause.

    December 6, 2022 | 6 min Read
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    Financial Reporting

    3 Signs Your Organization Needs a Nonprofit Accounting System

    When you are just getting started as a nonprofit, you are focused on getting an accounting system that fits your [...]

    December 6, 2022 | 3 min Read
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    Digital Marketing

    Nonprofit Storytelling: How to Compel and Inspire Support

    Your nonprofit has worked diligently to build programs, events, and campaigns that help make the world a better place. But, [...]

    November 30, 2022 | 4 min Read
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    Diversity Equity and Inclusion

    How COVID-19 Changed the Nonprofit and Local Government Funding and Reporting Landscape

    If you’re a nonprofit or local government agency or work alongside them, there is a good chance you have seen [...]

    November 28, 2022 | 4 min Read
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    Annual Giving

    Expert Insights: GivingTuesday and Beyond with Woodrow Rosenbaum

    Each year, the Blackbaud Institute invites leading experts in the world of social good to reflect on current trends, giving [...]

    November 22, 2022 | 3 min Read
    K-12 School Giving Day

    Digital Marketing

    The Ultimate Guide to Promoting Your School’s Giving Day

    Giving days require strong marketing strategies—donors must know when and where to give. These tips will help your school meet and exceed its fundraising goals.

    November 21, 2022 | 5 min Read
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