October 2009 - Posts
Charleston, S.C. (October 28, 2009) - Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading global provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit
organizations, today announced that The Ohio State University has selected Blackbaud Enterprise CRMTM as its new fundraising system.
"We are pleased The Ohio State University has selected Blackbaud Enterprise CRM as its fundraising technology platform for development and constituent engagement," said Marc Chardon, Blackbaud's chief executive officer. "By selecting Blackbaud Enterprise CRM, the University is investing in a future-proof platform that will bring unparalleled innovation to the higher education sector at a time when development, constituent engagement, and organization-wide visibility are critical."
Ohio State University has over 440,000 living alumni and enrollment of over 63,000 students on all campuses. The University selected Blackbaud Enterprise CRM to bring best technology and business practices to its major and planned giving, marketing and communications, Internet marketing, prospect research and management, and business intelligence across the University.
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Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), announced the availability of Blackbaud LearnTM, a subscription-based training program that provides ongoing skill development and job knowledge training to nonprofits. With new classes every month, a role-based curriculum, and exclusive sessions on strategy and best practices, Blackbaud has made training more accessible to the nonprofit organizations it serves. Blackbaud is offering a free training session, Query Essentials for The Raiser's Edge, as a sample of the instructor-led courseware from Blackbaud Learn that explores basic querying techniques.
Blackbaud Learn is available as a renewable annual subscription, starting at $1,000 to best meet the needs and budget of any organization. Training packages are offered at three different levels with classes spanning fundamental skills development to advanced coursework. All three Learn packages include access to exclusive nonprofit strategy sessions, on-demand software skills lessons, and role-based classes. Blackbaud Learn is available in three different subscription levels:
- Learn: All the essential online classes a staff of any size needs to enable success, including introductory classes and coursework devoted to building critical skills.
- Learn More: All the basic online classes included in Learn, plus the entire staff gets unlimited access to all advanced online classes such as volunteer management and complex importing and exporting.
- Learn Everything: All-access pass to everything included in Learn and Learn More, including critical skills lessons, advanced coursework, and unlimited registrations at regional classes throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Read the full Press Release.
Congratulations to Blackbaud's Director of Corporate Relations and Philanthropy, Rachel Hutchisson for receiving the "Rising Star" award at the Influential Women in Business awards, presented by the
Charleston Regional Business Journal. The annual Influential Women in Business awards recognizes women in the Charleston area who have demonstrated professional excellence and leadership in their careers and community service. Winners were announced at an awards luncheon held on Oct. 22 in downtown Charleston.
Rachel oversees Blackbaud's global philanthropic and volunteerism initiatives, helping the company and employees honor the corporate value, "service to others makes the world a better place," and is the author of the company's philanthropy blog. With 17 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations, Rachel is passionate about literacy, education for disadvantaged youth, and children's healthcare. She is involved in the community by serving as president of the Lowcountry Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. In addition to being active with the South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations, she is also a member of the board of directors of the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Math.
June Bradham, who nominated Rachel for this award, is the founder, owner, and president of Corporate DevelopMint. June and Rachel at the awards luncheon in downtown Charleston, SC. (L-R: June Bradham, Rachel Hutchisson)
Posted on WebCPA.com and featured in the October 19 issue of Accounting Today
In a tight economy, the right tech mix helps nonprofits retain income levels, services
No one had to tell the nonprofit sector that the world economy was slipping deeper into recession. Relying largely on donors, memberships and conferences to maintain their budgets, nonprofits usually feel the pinch first and are the sector of the economy that is last to recover.
But when the task of soliciting funds and materials is at its most difficult, not-for-profit organizations become more innovative in the ways they work - including the use of advanced technologies.
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Get all the tools you need to fill your social media toolkit! Come learn about integrating social media into your nonprofit marketing strategy with Jeff Patrick, president of Common Knowledge, and Frank Barry, managing consultant for Blackbaud Internet Solutions, in our web seminar series covering Twitter®, Facebook®, blogs, and more.
Upcoming Web Seminars
- Social Networking for Fundraising Professionals
This session is for communications, marketing, and fundraising professionals looking to understand how to integrate social networks into their strategy. We'll cover what is social networking, social media, and Web 2.0, why is social networking valuable for nonprofits, and how it can be used for fundraising.
October 22 at 11:00 a.m. PT — Register Today!
- Building a Brand with Social Networks: Marketing and Communications Strategies
This web seminar is for communications and marketing professionals - Manager, Director, Vice President and C-Level roles - looking to understand how to integrate social networks into your organization's communications and marketing strategy.
November 3 at 11:00 a.m. PT — Register Today!
- Social Networking Strategy for Nonprofits
This sessions will help you understand social networks, evaluate projects and opportunities within your organization, and participate in the process of constructing your social networking strategy.
November 12 at 11:00 a.m. PT — Register Today!
Can't wait? Visit the NetWits Think Tank Blog to learn how nonprofits are using the Internet to meet their mission.
Or, watch a recording of past seminars:
- Twitter® for Nonprofits
Using real-world case studies drawn from the nonprofit and commercial sectors, this web seminar covered how Twitter® works, the size of the Twitter® audience, and how to use Twitter® for online community building, advocacy, and fundraising. View Recording
- Facebook® for Nonprofits
This webinar is for fundraising, marketing, and communications nonprofit professionals, including manager, director, vice-president and C-level roles - who want to understand how to use Facebook® in your organization. In this session, using real-world case studies we'll discuss how is Facebook® useful for nonprofits, how nonprofits are using Facebook, the difference between Facebook® Pages, Groups, and Causes, and how to use Facebook® applications. View Recording
- Nonprofit Blogging: Tips and Strategies
Blogging has become an integral part of the online communications landscape for nonprofits. High profile blogs at environmental, advocacy, health, higher education, and faith-based organizations are demonstrating the opportunity for building community and making change. This web seminar will outline the impact of a great blog strategy for your nonprofit. View Recording
Charleston, S.C. (October 14, 2009) – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading global provider of software and services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations announced today that since its launch in March 2009, BlackbaudNow™ has seen rapid adoption among nonprofit organizations and personal fundraisers.BlackbaudNow provides nonprofits and personal fundraisers a point-and-click website builder with secure donation processing through PayPal and the ability to send emails and record donors’ giving histories. Users do not pay any setup or monthly fees for BlackbaudNow, but instead, pay fees on a per-transaction basis.
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Alan Cooper, publisher of LowcountryBizSC recently sat down with Blackbaud CEO Marc Chardon to discuss his background and business experience, Blackbaud’s history, recent expansion, and strategic focus for the future.
When asked what he was most proud of at Blackbaud, Marc mentioned his pride in his employees: “I am proud of our employees and how they not only serve their customers, but how they offer their time to give back to the local communities in which they live and work. The people who decide Blackbaud's philanthropic efforts are the first line company employees, not management. I don't direct these initiatives; in fact, I see my role as more of simply getting out of the employees' way!”
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Read the full conversation here.