Blackbaud Announces October Web Seminars for Nonprofits
Free online events explore how nonprofits can engage their supporters through social media
and how independent fundraising events can help nonprofits make an impact on their missions
Blackbaud Social Hour: Engaging Your Supporters Through Social Media
Series Description: Each month, 25 billion pieces of content are shared on Facebook alone. And each year, Americans generate more than 500 billion peer-influenced impressions via social media. This social media phenomenon could have a huge impact on methods for engaging and cultivating the next-generation of lifelong donors. Blackbaud is hosting a free virtual “Blackbaud Social Hour” web seminar series where industry experts will share best practices for engaging supporters through social media.
Part 3 Private-Label House Social Networks — 10 Really Good Reasons to Build Community on Your Organization's Website
The third session of the web seminar series will review key industry benchmarks to examine not only the ROI of various social media strategies, but also the value comparison between house networks (also known as private-label communities) and Facebook.
When: October 1, 2010, 1:00 p.m. ET
Who: Jeff Patrick, President and Founder, Common Knowledge
Part 4 Achieving Success with Blackbaud Social: A Reeve Foundation Case Study
The fourth and final session of the web seminar series will focus on the Reeve Foundation’s launch of its own private social network - the Reeve Foundation Paralysis Community.
When: October 8, 2010, 1:00 p.m. ET
Who: Rob Gerth, Director of Digital Media, The Reeve Foundation
Where: Register for these free web seminars.
Raise More Funds with Independent Fundraising Events
Event Description: For the last 10 years, Blackbaud has successfully supported more than 33,000 events, which have collectively raised more than a $1 billion online. The growth of peer-to-peer fundraising has helped walk, ride, and marathon events raise billions to support many causes. Online peer-to-peer fundraising has now expanded, and constituents are raising funds outside of traditional walk/ride/marathon events. These are now known as independent fundraising events. Attend this seminar to learn more about independent fundraising events and how they can help move your mission.
When: October 13, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. ET
Who: Presented by Amy Braiterman, Principal Strategy Consultant, Blackbaud, Inc.
Where: Register for the free web seminar.
In addition to these topical web seminars, Blackbaud offers a wide variety of daily web seminars featuring Blackbaud products and services and tips and tricks to help nonprofits be more effective. All web seminars are free, last approximately one hour, and can be accessed at www.blackbaud.com/events/overview.aspx.
About Blackbaud
Blackbaud is the leading global provider of software and services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, enabling them to improve operational efficiency, build strong relationships, and raise more money to support their missions. Approximately 22,000 organizations — including University of Arizona Foundation, American Red Cross, Cancer Research UK, The Taft School, Lincoln Center, In Touch Ministries, Tulsa Community Foundation, Ursinus College, Earthjustice, International Fund for Animal Welfare, and the WGBH Educational Foundation — use one or more Blackbaud products and services for fundraising, constituent relationship management, financial management, website management, direct marketing, education administration, ticketing, business intelligence, prospect research, consulting, and analytics. Since 1981, Blackbaud’s sole focus and expertise has been partnering with nonprofits and providing them the solutions they need to make a difference in their local communities and worldwide. Headquartered in the United States, Blackbaud also has operations in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com.