My bbcon whirlwind started out with Blackbaud University Day classes covering a wide range of topics related to my position as Database Manager. Over the course of the conference, I expanded beyond my initial chosen areas of learning by seeking out opportunities to increase my knowledge; speaking to peers who worked in different non-profit fields ... more

So I have been hearing great things about BBCON this year and I wish I would have been able to attend.  As with many conferences, we take away great advice, insight and a new excitement when returning back to our offices.  Normally with these blogs we provide ideas and/or perspectives of using your Target Analytics tools.  I would like to turn the table and ... more

The 2018 3BL Forum - Brands Taking Stands: The Long View -- takes place at the MGM in National Harbor, MD, and Blackbaud is a sponsor and exhibitor. Blackbaud's VP Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy, @Rachel Hutchisson is presenting two sessions! more

It’s release week for Blackbaud’s School Management System so let’s take a look at What’s New for October 17, 2018. For this month, Update 13.11 features a wide range of added features and updates to many of the K-12 products. Academics and Core once again lead the way with the most content in October, but Enrollment management is close behind with a ... more

Didn't make it to bbcon this year? Or you did join us last week and want to see a recap? Check out all the Interviews, Pop-up Sessions, and Major Announcements from #bbcon here: https://www.youtube.com/user/blackbaudinc more

As announced at bbcon, Raiser's Edge NXT kicked off this week by releasing the final wave of Add gift to everyone — one more step in the path to transform the web view into your "web do " solution! To add a one-time gift (aka cash gift in the database view), select Add gift from Home or under Giving history on the donor's constituent record. When you add a one-time gift, you can save several details about the giving. more

We've added newly-elected officials who are now contactable with our  October 15th  update. You'll find them when you  select targets  for your action or call alerts. The new officials in this update are:    Position  Name  State  State Insurance Commissioner  Tanisha Merced  DE  State Representative  John B. Adcock  NC ... more

I hung my ribbon-draped bbcon 2018 badge up in my cube this morning to remind me of my amazing and enlightening week in Orlando.  As I think back on bbcon, I am moved by the power and promise of seeing thousands of people together in one place who want to make the world better.  You are all extraordinary people, and I am honored to work with you.  I am in awe of ... more

I want to go to bbcon 2019. I hope to take advantage of the early bird & bbcon 2018 attendee discount to attend next year's event in Nashville. Hi, I'm Elizabeth Johnson. I'm a bbcon 2018 Community Blogger. I wanted to share my experience at this year's conference with you. At work, there never seems to be enough time to do everything you want to do. It may ... more

If you will be attending any of these events, please let Chelsea Edwards know, at:  Chelsea.Edwards@blackbaud.com    Oct 7-9 th Council of Michigan Foundations   Booth attendees: Alisa Bell and Ann Marie Fisher Oct 14-16 th National Conference for Growing Community Foundations Booth attendees: Alisa Bell and Eric Cefus Oct 22-24 th ... more