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The Case (Studies) for Social Media
August 2010
From FundRaising Success
So with all these great, new outreach and engagement tools at its disposal, how can your organization harness this still-new medium to empower constituents on your behalf? There are many strategies and
initiatives already playing out all over the fundraising sector — with plenty more new and unforeseen ideas still to come. Here,
FundRaising Success highlights some creative and successful ways organizations are using social media to raise awareness and funds.
Join the Online Fundraising Technology Conversation
July 13, 2010
From FS Advisor
The fundraising technology "industry" is alive and well in 2010. Many of the most successful business enterprises that profit from the fundraising sector are in essence technology companies.
Annual-Fund Revenue Fell in 2009, Along With Participation
June 28, 2010
From The Chronicle of Higher Education
Fewer people gave money to colleges in 2009, and those who did gave less than usual, a study of annual funds has found.
Participation in annual funds has been on the decline for a few years, but 2009 marked the first time that annual-fund revenue dropped as well,
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Blackbaud Opens Hong Kong Office
June 22, 2010
From News
Blackbaud announced it has
opened an office in Hong Kong to better serve its international customers. The decision to open Blackbaud Asia Ltd., a Hong Kong corporation, was customer- and market-focused, as the company has seen an increased demand for services from nonprofit organizations in the Asia-Pacific region.
10 Creative Strategies to Cut Through the Clutter
June 15, 2010
From FS Advisor
During their presentation, “30 Ideas in 60 Minutes: Your Hour of Creative Power," at the Association of Fundraising Professionals Fund Raising Day in New York held last Friday, Jeff Brooks, creative director at TrueSense Marketing; Moira Kavanagh Crosby, president of MKDM; and Dennis Lonergan, president of Eidolon Communications, provided direct-response and online fundraising strategies to make your fundraising solicitations stand out from the crowd. Here, Crosby outlines her 10 strategies from the session.
Blackbaud’s Support Site Wins 'Ten Best Web Support Sites' Award
June 10, 2010
From News
Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading global provider of nonprofit software and services, announced that its support site is a recipient of the prestigious "Ten Best Web Support Sites" award, its second consecutive honor. The Association of Support Professionals (ASP) organized the 13th annual "Ten Best Web Support Sites" competition in which 10 websites are honored for excellence in online service and support.
Top 10 Predicted Nonprofit Trends
June 1, 2010
From FS Advisor
Recently, nonprofit software company Blackbaud released its top 10 predicted nonprofit trends. This list of emerging trends was compiled "based on the combined input from Blackbaud management, nonprofit customers, partners and industry leaders who work directly with nonprofits," said Melanie Mathos, public relations manager for Blackbaud.
Emergent Philanthropists: America's Evolving Ethnic Donor Groups
May 25, 2010
From FS Advisor
Historic philanthropy patterns of America’s affluent donors are giving way to a more complex and disparate population that represents our country’s patchwork communities. The systematic and predictable giving methods by the rich no longer dominate our donor bases. Diverse communities are emerging with new giving patterns and objectives.