April 2009 - Posts
Charleston, S.C. (April 30, 2009) - Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today announced that it has acquired RLC CCT, a privately-owned company located in Almere, the Netherlands. RLC is the leading provider of software and services to nonprofits in the Netherlands. Its constituent relationship management products, Charibase and OneDirect, are used by more than 80 of the largest nonprofit organizations in the Netherlands.
Read the full press release.
As a proud sponsor of NTEN's 2009 Nonprofit Technology Conference, we are excited to be participating in the growth and evolution of this outstanding group. If you are unable to make it to this year's nptechfest, you can still participate, thanks to the extensive roundup of virtual resources NTEN is providing to members and non-members!
For a complete listing of social media feeds, webinars, live streaming and live blogging from the conference, visit http://nten.org/ntc-live.
Our very own Director of Internet Solutions (and NTEN board member) Steve MacLaughlin will be live blogging, so be sure to check out his page at http://nten.org/ntc-stevemaclaughlin.
If you are going to NTC, here are some events where you can catch up with Blackbaud:
- Science Fair
Come check out the latest in nonprofit Internet technology at our booth. We'll be there to show you all our fun new toys, and you'll have a chance to win a Kindle. Sunday, April 26, 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.
- Blackbaud Product Spotlight
Don't miss Blackbaud CTO Shaun Sullivan showing off the future of online fundraising during this technology preview. Have your iPhones ready! Monday, April 27, 10:30 a.m.
- Blackbaud Partner Meeting
Come discuss your company, partnership ideas or ways to enhance the partnership, meet Blackbaud team members and review the Connect Partner Network. Monday, April 27, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Blackbaud Session: What's it Worth? The Value of Online Fundraising
Allison Van Diest will be discussing what we believe to be the financial value of email, online event fundraising, websites, and social networks (details). Tuesday, April 28, 10:30 a.m.
- Blackbaud Session: Nonprofit Radio - How to Make Podcasts that Engage Supporters
This is THE session if you want to learn about podcasting. Chad Norman and Corey Pudhorodsky will be discussing how to produce a podcasts using free tools and from scratch, including pre-production, recording, editing, processing, rendering, and marketing (details). Tuesday, April 28, 10:30 a.m.
Visit www.blackbaud.com/nten for more information.
Many nonprofit professionals wonder if their organizations should perform prospect screening. The best plan of attack is to perform prospect screening only when it would be most beneficial and effective. But how do you determine that? In Target Analytics’ latest white paper, managing director, Lawrence Henze explores how to assess your nonprofit’s situation to discover how and when to apply prospect screening for maximized results.
Topics discussed in this white paper include:
• Prospect screening is no longer considered a luxury, but a key component of an effective and efficient fundraising program
• The timing of a screening in relation to capital campaigns has varying purposes
• Prospect screening provides results that can be like a virtual fundraising navigation system
So, when is the best time for your organization to conduct a prospect screening project? Download the free whitepaper to learn more.
To Screen or Not to Screen: "When" is the Question
Everyone has the ubiquitous wishlist taped somewhere in their office or scrawled across a white board in a conference room. During these challenging times, that list has probably changed quite a bit. "New building" may have been replaced by "maintain current donor base" or "increase fundraising efficiency."
Towards the end of last year, I started asking nonprofit staffers a question... "What's on your nonprofit wishlist?" Not surprisingly, the number one answer was "more funding." Close seconds were "more supporters" and "more volunteers."
The theme here is clear: you need more attention and resources dedicated to your cause. It takes a lot for you to do what you do - and your mission can't wait until tomorrow.
So, what's on your nonprofit wishlist?
Please respond to this post with your wishes, and together we can make them come true.
Need some inspiration? Customize this video to see your nonprofit's wishes come true.
Charleston, S.C. (April 20, 2009) – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today announced that in celebration of Earth Day, two Blackbaud employee-led organizations – Greenbaud and Team Blackbaud – are partnering to educate employees on “going green” with the 2009 Blackbaud Green Week.
The event series will focus on providing employees with tips to make their lives more environmentally friendly, helping them become aware of their local impact through an educational session, and introducing them to organizations in their community making a difference.
“Greenbaud helps Blackbaud and its employees make the world a greener place,” said Brian Cook, an enterprise account executive at Blackbaud who leads the employee organization. “We do so by providing education and encouragement, implementing conservation and sustainability initiatives, and sharing research and results with other organizations and individuals to inspire them to help the environment.”
Read the full press release.
Many nonprofits understand the importance of an online strategy but are unclear on how much to invest in online marketing and fundraising and what to expect in return. The results of this survey will help nonprofits better understand the critical question: What is the monetary value of being online?
To complete the survey you will need knowledge about your organization's investment in and income from online activities. The survey will take 5-15 minutes to finish, depending on your answers.
All completed responses will be entered into a drawing for one of three (3) $100 VISA gift cards and will receive a copy of the final report. Your responses will be kept confidential and will not be used for sales purposes. Take the survey here.
Charleston, S.C. (April 7, 2009) – With its mission to make the world a better place both as a corporate citizen and as a catalyst for individual employees, Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading global provider of nonprofit software and services, announced the success of its local and global first quarter philanthropic initiatives.
In just the first three months of 2009, the company has started a blog to deliver its corporate message of “service to others makes the world a better place,” donated used computer monitors and other equipment including cell phones and office furniture to local organizations, and has participated in many other philanthropy efforts.
Read more.
Registration is open through May 13 for Blackbaud's 2009 Conference for Nonprofits in Ottawa.
With sessions covering topics essential to nonprofit professionals, an inspiring keynote address, and experts on hand to discuss unique challenges-- this year's Conference is the place to learn and network.