Philanthropy Is for the Optimists: How to Build a Shared Sense of Purpose
Be real, but believe. To remain an optimist as a fundraiser, you must be real especially about the challenges of [...]
How to Craft an Award-Worthy Nomination for the Blackbaud Impact Awards
The Blackbaud Impact Awards shine a spotlight on organizations and individuals who are moving the needle and achieving remarkable outcomes [...]
Mastering Your bbcon Speaker Application
The call for speakers for bbcon 2025 is open through March 14, and we encourage all interested customers to apply. [...]
Top 10 Tips for New School Leaders
Being a school leader is a challenging yet rewarding role. It requires a balance of management skills, leadership qualities, and [...]
4 Ways to Unlock the Potential of Your Nonprofit Finance Team to Become World Class
A good finance team will make sure bills are paid on time, reports are accurate, and the Board of Directors [...]
Actionable Insights for Managing Gen Z in the Nonprofit Workplace
Since time immemorial, when a new generation enters the workforce, they are met with high levels of judgement and apprehension. [...]
4 Critical Elements of Managing Development Officers
There are many factors in fundraising, from early engagement to a donor’s ultimate or legacy gift. Some of these factors [...]
12+ Reasons Higher Ed Professionals Should Attend bbcon 2024
Blackbaud’s annual tech conference is in Seattle September 24–26, and it will be packed with inspiring keynotes, thought-provoking breakout sessions, [...]
Cultivating Empathy in School-Parent Communications
It’s tough out there. People are struggling. Whether it is our collective post-pandemic hangover, partisan politics, or the impact of [...]
What Does It Take to Become a Great VP of Advancement?
As a Strategic Consultant at Blackbaud, I have the privilege of working closely with many leaders in higher education who [...]
