Beyond the Venue: Innovative Platforms for Charitable Events
There are always questions about the future of fundraising: What trends will take hold? What new technology will be the [...]
A Run for Inclusion—Why I’m Running the Publix Half Marathon to Benefit Kyle Pease Foundation
How do you practice inclusivity? I challenged myself to run the Atlanta half marathon last February to support a nonprofit [...]
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 [...]
Top Event Strategies for Major Donor Cultivation
Attaining donors is complex and requires a diverse set of strategies, so you shouldn’t expect to attract philanthropists with the same tactics you employ for lower-level donors. A great way to develop major donor relationships is to host a cultivation event. Use these 10 strategies for success.
Fending off Burnout for Fundraisers and Social Good Leaders
Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, many, if not all, of us are tiptoeing between burn out and combustion. [...]
The Future of Social Good Leadership
How has the future of social good changed since COVID? Much of the answer has to do with how the [...]
How Athletes Are Engaging in Philanthropy
In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Joanne Pasternack, president & chief impact officer at Oliver+Rose and creator of Athletes’ Voices, [...]
Insights from the 2020 Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study
The Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study is making its eleventh highly anticipated appearance on the desks of peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraisers everywhere. [...]
A Hack to Dramatically Improve Your Virtual Events
Many events are canceled and that’s a problem. Whether you are a university that can’t have alumni come to campus, [...]
The Time Has Come to Reinvent Fall 2020 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Events
How nonprofits and other social good organizations should start adapting Fall 2020 peer-to-peer fundraising events to ensure continued supporter engagement.