Summertime, and the Living is Easy...

I find myself whistling this tune every time I go outside.  I think George Gershwin had it right - We all need time to regroup before the second half of the year, maybe even take it easy while the days are hot and long.  But why not invest some of your downtime in making your Fall a little easier?  More productive?  Take a Blackbaud regional training class to refine some of your skills or discover a new one.

At Blackbaud’s Regional classroom events, we bring an instructor and knowledge to a city near you. Our goal is for attendees to walk out armed with improved efficiency and effectiveness, living up to Gershwin’s not-so-well-known second verse: “You're going to rise up singing, then you'll spread your wings and you'll take to the sky.” And since your fall event is right around the corner, we are offering a new class that’s timed perfectly for these summer months to help prep for a successful fall season.

We've created a new two-day training course to get you ready to make your fall event the best one yet - Managing Successful Events using RE: Event in The Raiser's Edge.  I know how important it is for you to be prepared for these upcoming events, because I am living it too.  I am spending countless hours each week deep into the planning for my presence at BBCON 2013- And this event isn’t until the end of September!  You probably have similar schedules, but what if we could make your event planning and execution a little easier on you?

Just imagine having all your event data, tasks, and financials at your fingertips in The Raiser’s Edge when you begin planning your event.  Say goodbye to spreadsheets and paper files and say hello to streamlined event management using the RE:Event module in The Raiser's Edge.  Let our trainers share their years of experience helping customers just like you use the Event Module to run a well-organized event.

You can purchase this class individually at the link above or take advantage of a Blackbaud Learn Subscription, which provides ongoing skill development for your entire staff.

Class locations and dates:

-         Charleston, SC from August 12 - August 13

-         Washington, DC from August 22 - August 23

And to make the living a little more easy, (not to mention to fill these seats) we are offering a 30% discount on these two events only.  The Promo Code is: ROCKMYEVENT13

If these Regional Classes don’t resonate with your needs, or aren’t close by, “hush little baby, don’t you cry.”  Check out all Blackbaud’s upcoming regional events by visiting our Interactive Training Map.

Enjoy your summer!