Blackbaud’s AI Strategy: Empowering Grantmakers with Responsible Innovation
It seems you can’t throw rock at a grantmaking conference agenda or webinar line-up without hitting an AI-themed session. The [...]
Why Your K–12 Business Office Needs the Right Accounting System Before Embracing AI
Your business office may be experimenting with automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline workflows and unlock deeper insights. But [...]
How Data Intelligence Transforms Planned Giving Programs
Mary Q. Prospect is a long-time donor to XYZ University. After graduating from XYZ 35 years ago, she enjoyed a [...]
Ensuring Utilization of Spendable Funds in Endowment Management: A Practical Guide for the Finance Office
Accurately identifying and utilizing your endowment’s spendable balances is one of the most powerful ways your organization can strengthen donor [...]
4 Best Practices for Setting Your Accounting Team Up for Success Next Year
It’s that time of year again—you’ve finally made it through your fiscal year-end, closed all your books easily, and had [...]
The Future of Advancement: Human Connection and AI in Education
Blackbaud’s recent eBook, The Forward-Thinking Nonprofit: Leading Through Change, offers insights from 19 sector experts. From navigating economic instability to [...]
A Quick Event Checklist for First-Time Fundraisers
Hosting your first fundraising event can feel overwhelming. You’re worried about everything from simple logistics, like finding a venue and [...]
Social Impact Experts Share Best Practices for Building an Innovation Culture
Our current environment is being transformed by the rapid advancement of data, technology, and artificial intelligence. As nonprofits and educational [...]
From Mission Statement to Mission Experience: Inspiring Action That Lasts
Today’s market is more competitive than ever. Companies and organizations claim to have meaningful missions, but only a few truly [...]
Endowment Fund Management: 5 Effective Accounting Tips
Endowments are the result of a successful long-term strategic plan. Through major giving and capital campaigns, your organization has created [...]