How To Earn Points In Community 3540

How To Earn Points In Community

Published
Did you know every time you take actions in the Blackbaud Community, you are earning points? As the points rack up you get badges for your actions and your community rank.

You can earn points by engaging in the community by (not limited to) answering questions, posting discussions, liking posts and blogs, RSVP'ing to events, and sending connection requests. The more you engage, the more you'll see your points go up and your rank will improve.

You'll also earn badges by engaging in the community. You can learn more about earning badges here.

Have fun engaging in the community!
News Community News 06/08/2017 2:19pm EDT

Leave a Comment

101 Comments

Hello everyone. I am new to the community. I have been taking classes to learn as much as I can about the system. ?

Hi All - back in the Community after a long hiatus!

Good to have you back!

Welcome back!

Hello all, just new to the Community. I have been working with Blackbaud for the last 2 years.

Welcome! I've been working in Blackbaud FE (database view) for 12 years and FE NXT for about the last 3-4 years!

Marlene Artis-Spann: I have been working in Blackbaud for 3ys now and this is my first time posting to the community. I would love to add points.

Welcome! I've been working in Blackbaud FE (database view) for 12 years and FE NXT for about the last 3-4 years!

I am wondering why Blackbaud removed the tables. It would be helpful if at least we could view them before going over to NXT. I know a lot of users feel lost

Hi Emily, I know how frustrating change can be! There was a great town hall session earlier this year discussed why they made the change and how the rollout would be. Here is a link where you can access more information:

I’m just a new member here please ?

Welcome aboard!

Welcome to the Blackbaud Community!

How do you earn an Event Badge? I have RSVP to Events and attended Events, but I haven't seen this badge reached yet. Thanks

Tara Cain Tara Cain Aug '22

Barbara, I would check with the Community Manager for your products to confirm that your badge(s) can be updated.

Update 6/15/22: The points for the Boost your Badges aren't reflected here, but they are 300 for a reply and 600 for a question!

Why are the points here separate from the challenges?

Hey perhaps this points/activity table should be updated for 2021 points awards. It's out of date. :)

How much you use the product (actions taken in your purchased products) should count, not just dorking around with profiles and message boards. ?

@Rebecca Greer trying to find a way to incorporate Community points from within the product is an interesting idea to add to our points board. We'll have to think on this one.

If the point amounts change and the points required go up, do those with the badge earned with the previous point system keep the badge or do they need to re-earn it?

Tara Brown Tara Brown Mar '21
How do I get my RE Fundamentals and Professional badges to show up on my profile?

I have the link but it won't update - just says that I need to make a selection but the box is already selected.

Hi Tara,
Usually those links to claim your certification badges are included in the congratulatory email they send you. If they were not, or you no longer have that email, you can contact Blackbaud University at traininghelp@blackbaud.com and they will send you the link.
This is great! Thank you for sharing this with us.
Rewards! Love me some reward points! 
Hi Arthur Bryman BCREPRO‍,  an email is sent to you from BBU after you complete your certification.  Within the email is the link to your certification badge. If you cannot find that email, please go to training chat and ask them for the badge (They have access to your certification status).  Congratulations on your certification!!  Training: https://www.blackbaud.com/training-support/training/training-options

Nancy Kierstead‍, Congratulations on being a 2019 K-12 Conference Speaker.  To claim your badge: On the main navigation > click on conferences> K-12 Conference> K-12 Speakers.  Please private message me if you have further questions.
How do we claim the badges for K12 2019 speakers?
Art Bryman Art Bryman Dec '19
How do I claim a Certified Pro badge?
I would like to help those members who have Raiser's Edge on-site hosted, with questions they have regarding receipting, e-receipting, how to avoid mail-merges and how to make your Business Rules really work for you.  Please ask and I will see if I have answers...Speak soon! Art
Thank you for sharing how points are earned!

Share: