The Myth of Risk: Fear Not the Dragons, Funders
I have been on this quest for some time, sharing the message that there is no bad grant. But like [...]
A Guide to bbcon 2022 Virtual for Higher Education Professionals
Higher education professionals from around the world are attending bbcon—Blackbaud’s Tech Conference for Good™—October 17–18 to learn from thought leaders [...]
Show Me the Data!: Discovering Your Value Prop
As a nonprofit organization, your mission statement is your guiding light. It is at the heart of every grant you [...]
Grantmaking: What’s Participation Got to Do with It?
In philanthropy, unlike democracy, there is often no way for people to participate–to share what they think or to influence [...]
4 Member Engagement Mistakes to Avoid
Member engagement initiatives ensure your association’s members continue to attend your events and engage with your activities. But getting your [...]
What’s the Real ROI of Your Nonprofit’s Capital Campaign?
When you invest in the stock market, you’re probably looking for a return on your investment, and you almost certainly [...]
Six Ways Grantmakers Can Embrace Transparency to Foster Stronger Relationships
Philanthropy has had a history of being notoriously opaque and inaccessible to organizations seeking funding. In my years as a [...]
Key Findings from the 2022 Blackbaud’s donorCentrics Sustainer Summit
The eighth annual Blackbaud’s donorCentrics™ Sustainer Summit brought together 36 of the nation’s large national fundraising organizations to share results [...]
4 Reasons to Focus on Donor Appreciation
Your nonprofit relies on the generosity of others to support its mission and further its cause. Without a concrete item [...]
6 Creative Data-Driven Ways to Fundraise During Nurses Week 2021
Nurses have stepped up in unprecedented ways to care for our communities. Your donors are ready to ensure nurses feel [...]
