Community Happenings: Let’s Shake Things Up

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It’s a new year and I’m shaking up my weekly posts to help you explore the Community. Besides discussions, I’ll spotlight events, resources, member spotlights, and more each week. Let’s get started!

Make an Appearance

Did you know that the average nonprofit has inaccurate mailing addresses for 14% of its constituents? Join us on February 16 to discuss the Data Do’s and Don’ts to Improve Fundraising.
Help your organization simplify fund accounting to work more efficiently with this Introduction to Financial Edge NXT on February 8.

Stay Informed

The Raiser’s Edge 7.96, Patch 2 is ready to go! Check out all of the details here: Raiser's Edge 7.96, Patch 2 Release.
Go ahead and treat yourself to a discount on upcoming conferences to broaden your nonprofit professional networks.

Get Involved

Talking about broadening your professional networks – don’t forget to check out our “New Year, New Friends” post and start connecting with others right here in the Community.
Share advice, your organization’s mission, and most importantly, share what kind of sandwich would you be by submitting a Member Spotlight profile.

Alright my favorite Community, I want to make sure my posts are beneficial to you. In the comments below tell me what you’d like to learn about in my future posts. When you respond, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a snazzy prize.

Don’t have feedback? Still join the fun and tell us all what kind of sandwich you would be for an entry into the drawing.

Me - I’d be a turkey & ham sandwich on ciabatta bread. Toasted ciabatta if we’re getting crazy.

Sound off below!

News Community News 01/25/2017 9:35am EST

Added by Shannon Emery

12 Comments

Shannon Emery May '18

George - that sounds delightfully delicious :)

George Buss May '18

Chicken pesto with sundried tomato on a grilled ciabatta. I don't need a drawing, but now I need that sandwich.

Shannon Emery Jan '17

Thank you to everyone who commented. I'm taking your feedback to heart and it will reflect in this week's Community Happenings Post.

Also, we're diverse sandwiches, aren't we? I LOVE IT.

Finally, the winner of the drawing is Lauren Fardella (I use a random number generator to keep it fair!). Congrats, Lauren! I'll contact you on how to get that prize delivered to you this week.

Keep rocking and changing the world, most amazing Community ever!

Robin Waldinger Jan '17

I'm always a fan of tips and tricks and new ways to do things. Sometimes I don't get the chance to pop in and browse, so the emailed post reminds me. :)

I'd be a Dagwood for no other reason than I used to love that comic!

Crystal Bruce Jan '17

@Lauren - I checked with the bbcon team and they say they are releasing more details soon!

Joanne Felci Jan '17

Ditto on Webinar alerts - indicating what product they are for, if product specific, is also very helpful

Ruth Evans Jan '17

It is cold where I am, so I am picking a grilled cheese sandwich with a dill pickle! yum!
I love to learn, so I am watching for more webinars! :)
Have a great afternoon!

Angela Doty Jan '17

I would be a Garlic Butter Mushroom Cheese Sandwich! Now I want one. :)

Lauren Fardella Jan '17

2016 BBCON attendees get a discount for 2017 BBCON right? When would we be notified of this? Also, I would be a classic grilled cheese with american cheese and tomato on wheat bread. I am all about comfort :)

Marie Stark Jan '17

None of the links appear to work for me.

Sunshine Reinken Watson Jan '17

Please keep highlighting upcoming webinars. I love to learn!

I'm an almond/peanut butter and jelly sandwich on Alpine Valley Bread Organic Multi Grain Omega 3 bread (OMG that is the BEST sandwich bread EVER). In fact, that's what I had for breakfast today!

Lorrie Erusha Jan '17

I would be a Reuben sandwich with pickles and avocado on it, wrapped in a toasted embrace of dark rye bread. Sauce on the side, please.

How do folks handle looking at retention rates over a time period of 5-10 years? I'm struggling with finding/developing this report. Thank you.

Lorrie Erusha, Tanager Place child mental health services in Cedar Rapids, IA