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If you can get Gen Z behind your mission, they can help you change the world. See why they are ready for your nonprofit's junior board of directors.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
If you can get Gen Z behind your mission, they can help you change the world. See why they are ready for your nonprofit's junior board of directors.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Here is what grantmakers can expect from the bbcon 2025 grantmaking lineup.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Endowments are a vital part of how many organizations and universities thrive, yet they’re often misunderstood.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Learn how nonprofits, foundations, and private schools use statements of financial position for accounting and how they differ from commercial balance sheets.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Learn how nonprofits use a Statement of Activities report to showcase the organization’s financial performance and build trust with donors.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Ever notice how the world seems to speed up every time you turn around? Nonprofit work feels a bit like [...] The post Nonprofits and the Power of Impact: Tracking Success in a Changing World first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Simplify your private school audit with these tips to reduce stress, improve internal controls, and leverage technology. Learn how to prepare effectively.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Here are four ways automation can improve your AP processes, help prevent accounting staff burnout, and save your team time.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Nonprofit financial statements are critical for accounting compliance and assessing your organization’s financial health. Learn how to create them here.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
It may be time for your nonprofit to look for a fund accounting system with subfund capabilities when you notice these three signs.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Learn how to become more efficient, compliant, and accurate with your finances by incorporating these seven tips for nonprofit bookkeeping.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Looking to build out your nonprofit’s recurring gift program? Explore these digital strategies to help your program stand out and secure long-term support.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Discover how successful nonprofits use all the data at their fingertips to identify potential major donors early in the relationship and implement strategic methods to make the right ask at any stage of the donor journey.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
If you’re like every nonprofit on the planet, you’ve got one thing on your mind: acquiring new donors! No matter what your mission is, you’re probably dedicating significant resources to finding potential supporters and getting that first gift. And with donor retention rates on the decline, new donor acquisition is a constant topic of conversation.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Hopefully, your donation form is already mobile-friendly, but here are 10 tips to make it mobile-friendlier from online fundraising pros.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Discover how user-friendly donation forms can boost donor engagement, increase conversion rates, and drive recurring giving. Learn best practices for mobile optimization, personalization, and secure giving—plus how Blackbaud tools make it easy.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Here is an action plan for approaching the current uncertainty around federal funding, as well as practical steps and detailed guidance for nonprofits.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
As bridge builders whose success depends on forging authentic relationships with donors, fundraisers can sometimes find the line between the professional and the personal becoming blurred. This can be particularly complicated if the institution makes decisions that the gift officer disagrees with personally. Inevitably, a donor or prospect will ask, “But what you do you personally think about…?”| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
AI is transforming how nonprofits operate—but not always in the ways they expect. According to Blackbaud Institute’s Status of Fundraising [...] The post Reimagining Your AI Tech Stack first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Nonprofit finance professionals like you know the weight of an overloaded to-do list, where 25 hours a day still wouldn’t [...] The post Transforming Fund Accounting: How AI Built for Nonprofits Delivers Unmatched Value first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
It’s summer, and this moment holds more than dates and deadlines. It’s a time to pause and reflect on the [...] The post Keeping Time: What We’re Learning from Conversational Grantmaking in Practice first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
If you’ve worked in the nonprofit sector for some time, you likely know that effective donor management is essential to [...] The post Volunteer Management 101: How to Create a Strong Strategy first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Why do some nonprofits struggle to use data while others have successfully harnessed information to drive better decision making? [...] The post 5 Critical Characteristics of Data Driven Nonprofits first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Imagine a friend tells you they’re launching a business and plan to track millions of dollars in revenue and expenses [...] The post Upholding Donor Trust in Healthcare Philanthropy: Why Accountability Starts with the Small Things first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Learn the basics of donor acquisition, why attracting new supporters is vital for nonprofit growth and sustainability, and proven strategies for expanding your donor base in this essential fundraising guide.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Industry best practices for fundraising, nonprofit finance, education management, grantmaking, and ESG.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Before we discuss how to use data to build stronger relationships for your nonprofit, let’s start with a philosophical question: What is a relationship?| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
You see the writing on the wall. Your revenue is overly dependent on a handful of major donors or a single government grant. Sure, you have a CRM full of small and mid-level donors, and a few programs that bring in a little recurring revenue. But you need to diversify your revenue streams.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Here are seven ways your team can make sure your nonprofit has a strong financial foundation this year.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Learn the essential steps for creating an effective nonprofit budget, including the questions to ask and the factors to consider to ensure financial stability.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Revenue generation is crucial for medical practices to fulfill their purpose: caring for patients in their community. Learn how to maximize revenue generation.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Learn about the nuances of fund accounting, including how nonprofit accounting needs differ from small businesses, and the rationale for those differences.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Learn best practices for driving engagement with alumni, donors, students, and staff.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Your state's private #SchoolChoice program is constantly evolving. Should your school join in on this? Can technology help? Check out our blog for answers.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Discover how data analysis can revolutionize private school admissions. Learn about enrollment trends, key factors influencing family decisions, and strategies to optimize the admissions process.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Does your nonprofit’s brand ever feel like it’s missing that one puzzle piece—something that, once found, could amplify your mission from a quiet whisper to a confident rallying cry? That’s where brand clarity comes in. When done right, a clear and cohesive brand can unite your team, captivate supporters, and elevate your impact. In our ever-crowded nonprofit landscape, having a strong brand is more than just looking the part—it’s a strategic advantage. | The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Rita Garza, Founder of Rhythm Strategy Consultancy, guest posts on our blog by giving us some new tips and tricks on how to reinvigorate an Employee Giving Program so that your Corporate Social Responsibility strategy is ready for disaster season, campaign season, and anything employee engagement may throw at you!| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
See how WSU Tech revitalized its employee giving campaign while prioritizing storytelling, transparency, and interactive engagement.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Follow these 4 communication strategies to increase your donor's confidence that they made the right choice in supporting your organization.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Your online donation form is one of the most important components of your digital fundraising efforts. Here are some tips to optimize your donation form.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Four tips for how social good organizations can manage and communicate budget changes to supporters.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Are you looking to raise more for your organization through online fundraising? Explore the foundations of a successful donation form in this complete guide.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Modern private K–12 schools must adopt a strategy of financial agility, blending revenue diversity, operating reserves, and financial reporting.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Discover 5 ways an integrated LMS can save teachers time, streamline tasks, and enhance student engagement.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Learn why budget scenarios are essential tools for organizations to help them navigate financial uncertainties and plan for various outcomes.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
An online donation form is one of the most powerful tools to support your fundraising efforts. Donors often prefer to give online and have high expectations for a modern experience that feels safe, secure, and clearly associated with the organization they are donating to. Whether you have one donation form or hundreds, you want each to encourage the highest conversion rate and gift amounts for your mission.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
In the same way that a traditional credit card or corporate card can streamline your spending, a Purchase Card does just that for your financial office.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Having a strong set of internal controls can make the audit process smoother for your not-for-profit organization, leading to fewer audit findings.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Tune in to learn about Jackson’s strategic approach to revitalizing their employee volunteering and community programs. This episode highlights the key goals set by Jackson, the strategies employed to achieve these goals, and the outcomes of their efforts. Susannah Berry, associate vice president of philanthropy and events, discusses how Jackson assessed their existing programs, identified areas for improvement, and implemented innovative solutions to drive greater participation and impact.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Partnering with a nonprofit design agency can help elevate your digital presence. Let’s explore a few key steps—and why that online investment is worth it.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Here is what you need to know to strengthen your nonprofit financial management and keep your organization on a strong foundation.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Using your nonprofit’s resources wisely over time is key to your long-term fundraising success and ability to achieve your mission. That’s why increasing your return on investment (ROI) in all areas of your operations is critical, especially for your nonprofit’s website.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
You need to track two essential statistics that will help you set a baseline to boost your fundraising efforts: form conversion rate and average gift amount.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Software compliance protects three elements: trust, money, and your future. Do you know the right questions to ensure you're complying to laws and standards?| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Discover three tips to streamline communications with students to drive efficiency and engagement in your scholarship process.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
A fund accounting system with sub-fund capabilities is the best solution for helping you overcome the challenges of managing restricted funds.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Using a fund accounting system with a segmented chart of accounts requires fewer clicks to track an expense, reducing errors and ensuring your data integrity.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Senior Instructor for Blackbaud University Nate Hug shared five ways your fund accounting software can simplify the budgeting process for your nonprofit.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Employer matching gifts offer key advantages to nonprofit organizations, including increased individual donations, opportunities for additional corporate funding, improved supporter engagement, and more.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Your nonprofit has worked diligently to build programs, events, and campaigns that help make the world a better place. But, the question that will ultimately get more prospective donors in the door is: how are you changing the world?| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Let’s learn how to make your annual report an incredible resource for sharing your organization’s story and engaging supporters with these tips.| The ENGAGE Blog
Breaking down silos in your nonprofit and building bridges in their place increases efficiency and employee wellbeing while also creating a foundation for a stronger organization.| The ENGAGE Blog
What is low-code and how is it related to AI? We can help you join the AI revolution and prepare to build your first low-code fundraising app.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Discover how engagement impacts current students' experience and how that manifests in future giving habits of alumni.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
Donor surveys can help nonprofits understand donor behavior and why donors stop giving.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
