Guide to #bbcon 2016 for Blackbaud CRM Users 2706

Guide to #bbcon 2016 for Blackbaud CRM Users

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(reblogged from Blackbaud CRM Announcements blog)

It’s time to start planning for bbcon 2016 on October 26-28th in National Harbor, MD!  With over 160 breakout sessions, you may be wondering how to navigate the conference to get the most out of your experience.  The first hint is that you can use the search function on the
website or the mobile event app to search for product sessions or topics of interest and plan your schedule ahead of time so you and your teammates can maximize the great conference content.  But we’ve taken some of the guesswork out if it and made some suggestions:
 
Wednesday, October 26th
  • BlackBaud CRM User Forum  10:30 – 11:45am
Join other Blackbaud CRM customers in this interactive user forum to share best practices, learn new tips and techniques, and collaborate with other users to get the most out of Blackbaud CRM.  This session is for new and existing Blackbaud CRM customers.  
  • Introduction to Blackbaud CRM  10:30 – 11:45am
Join us for an overview of the Blackbaud CRM solution. Our solution experts will demonstrate the capabilities of the system and describe how this solution has powered success for a wide range of organizations. If your organization's team is considering migrating to a new CRM from Raiser’s Edge or another system, this session is for you.
  • Learn Lab – Blackbaud CRM: Taking Ad-hoc Query to the Next Level  1:30 – 2:45pm (SESSION REPEATS on Thurs)
In this hands-on Learn Lab session, learn how to go beyond creating a basic query by extracting data and then rendering it dynamically into other areas of Blackbaud CRM. Learn how to create a data list from the ad-hoc query results, and add them to pages in Blackbaud CRM. This session is for power users who have experience with queries and an understanding of their own business processes. All Learn Lab sessions require pre-registration to reserve a seat.
  • Making the Move to Blackbaud CRM  1:30 – 2:45pm
Building on the Introduction to CRM session, we’ll take a closer look at process of moving to Blackbaud CRM. Topics include a review of the goals and business drivers that lead to the selection of Blackbaud CRM and a discussion of strategies and lessons learned during implementation. This session is useful for enterprise-level organizations looking to learn more about making the move to Blackbaud CRM 
  • Power Your Success with Blackbaud CRM Data Warehouse  1:30 – 2:45pm
Explore how the Blackbaud CRM Data Warehouse can benefit your organization in this interactive session.  Join us to for a technical overview, review of deployment strategies, and learn how customers are using the Blackbaud Data Warehouse to improve information access and performance.
  • Blackbaud Internet Solutions for Blackbaud CRM Roadmap  3: 15 – 4:30pm
Join us as we cover the latest on the Blackbaud Internet Solutions roadmap and review plans for the future. This session will give you a clear understanding of the product vision, long range plans, and how you can enhance your organization's online systems for an exciting future ahead. 
  • Solution Showcase:  Taking Blackbaud CRM to the Next Level 3: 15 – 4:30pm
Join us to learn how Blackbaud CRM customers have taken the solution to the next level to meet their organizational needs.  Our experts will review key configurations and customizations implemented by customers to streamline operational efficiency and enable success. 
 
Thursday, October 27th
  • Personalizing Blackbaud CRM: Advanced Configuration Tips & Tricks 10:30 – 11:45am
Join our professional services team for an in-depth look at building and using advanced configurations. Learn how to aggregate data and actions into meaningful spaces for your business needs. Walk away with a template for documenting and tracking these configurations for testing and upgrades.
  • Blackbaud CRM Roadmap 1:30 – 2:45pm
Please join the Blackbaud CRM Product Management and Marketing Teams to hear details of the strategic plans for 2016 and beyond. Plus, we’ll take a look at exciting features delivered in 2016 and coming soon.
  • Learn Lab – Blackbaud CRM: Taking Ad-hoc Query to the Next Level  1:30 – 2:45pm  (REPEAT SESSION)
In this hands-on Learn Lab session, learn how to go beyond creating a basic query by extracting data and then rendering it dynamically into other areas of Blackbaud CRM. Learn how to create a data list from the ad-hoc query results, and add them to pages in Blackbaud CRM. This session is for power users who have experience with queries and an understanding of their own business processes. All Learn Lab sessions require pre-registration to reserve a seat.
 
Friday, October 28th
  • Blackbaud CRM: Beyond the Basics  10:30 – 11:45am
One of the best thing about Blackbaud CRM is the ability to customize without building a complex customization to meet your nonprofit's needs. Learn how your organization can explore what it takes to build a custom page and tasks inside CRM.
  • Managing Data Hygiene in Blackbaud CRM  1:30 – 2:45pm
Data quality scorecards can transform how your organization treats constituent data.  Learn how you can manage and plan for data quality achieve actionable results.
  • Unglued: Taking advantage of CRM change to address organizational structure and processes  1:30 – 2:45pm
You’ve done your research and know a key component for your organization’s growth will be to strengthen your infrastructure with a new CRM.  But have you thought about whether  your organization is positioned to put it to use in the best way?  Will your policies and processes be as up to date as your database?  Join Mike Reardon, Principal Consultant for Blackbaud and our customers for this session where you will learn how to use the implementation time and energy and turn it into a way to update your organization.
 
These are the suggestions for our diehard BBCRM users, but of course there is lots of other interesting content to explore. And don’t forget many of your peers are featured in these sessions, telling their amazing stories. Please take a few minutes to look through all the sessions here and make your best selections.  Also, don’t forget all the great key note speakers and networking events for you and your team.
 
We are looking forward to seeing you there! 
News ARCHIVED | bbcon® Blogs 09/14/2016 11:55am EDT

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Zar Metzti Zar Metzti Sep '16
This is sweeter than sweet. THANKS.

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