The Buzz: May 5, 2021

Ray Bergman

Hello Community!


Welcome to today's edition of THE BUZZ.


In this edition, you'll find:

• Upcoming events
• Job Listings
• Ninja Promotions
• Unanswered community questions
• And more!

BLACKBAUD COMMUNITY SUPER USER UPDATE:


Today, I'm here to congratulate our three latest Ninja promotion recipients who have moved from Blue to Green Ninja status. This is an honor bestowed upon the Best of the Best via nomination from the Community Managers or other Community members. So without further delay, please congratulate our newest GREEN NINJAS:


Mark Guncheon
Judy Spigarelli
Coco Parham



In the last Buzz, I introduced everyone to the look of our new Blackbaud Ninja level: YELLOW! 15 existing Community ninjas stepped up to the plate by completing their monthly tasks. Congratulations to the following Yellow Ninja badge recipients:


Amber LeJeune
Austen Brown
Dan Snyder
Elizabeth Johnson
Heather Mackenzie
JoAnn Strommen
Judy Spigarelli
Karen Tuecke
Mark Guncheon
Mary Harden Rudisill
Miki Martin
Patti Hommes
Rachel Cavalier
Sunshine Watson
Tina Pappas




Wondering what you can do to become a Blackbaud Community Ninja? We have updated the Ninja Training page to show you exactly how each of these unique badges is obtainable in the Blackbaud Community:
https://community.blackbaud.com/ninjatraining




THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY LEADERS:


Check out the Member Leaderboard to connect or cheer on Members who replied 5+ times in April, April's Top 50 K–12 Members and our Community Collaborator Club.
https://community.blackbaud.com/memberleaderboard




HEY, ISN'T THAT AWESOME???


Did you know that Halley's Comet is the only comet visible to the naked eye that can / will appear in a person's lifetime twice? It's true. The next time Haley's Comet will be visible to us on Earth is the year 2061. However, this week there will be a visible meteor shower from Halley's Comet that you can watch. Details HERE.


Do you remember where you were the last time Halley's Comet came through? (Hint: it was in 1986)

We'd love to hear where you were the last time the comet came through. Comment here: https://community.blackbaud.com/forums/viewtopic/526/54899




EXTRA POINTS:


Want an extra opportunity to score more points in Community?


Here's how: Answer an Unanswered Question! We'll be awarding 1,000 points to any user who can answer one of these questions in Community this week.

ALTRU: Looking to learn about your online donations processes
https://community.blackbaud.com/forums/viewtopic/400/54758

LUMINATE ONLINE: Facebook Domain Verification
https://community.blackbaud.com/forums/viewtopic/135/54894

RAISER'S EDGE: Raiser's Edge to Sage Intacct Integration
https://community.blackbaud.com/forums/viewtopic/147/54828

K-12: Unique Student Identifier in Insight's Designer
https://community.blackbaud.com/forums/viewtopic/580/54799





DISCUSSIONS IN COMMUNITY:

ORGANIZATIONAL BEST PRACTICES: Template for Colleagues to Request Queries or Reports?
https://community.blackbaud.com/forums/viewtopic/420/54600

JUST FOR FUN: Community Conference! What a Concept!
https://community.blackbaud.com/forums/viewtopic/526/54859

RENXT: Donation to Purchase a Vehicle
https://community.blackbaud.com/forums/viewtopic/143/54890





FEATURED JOBS LISTINGS:

Development Operations Database Administrator - Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation
https://community.blackbaud.com/forums/viewtopic/155/54867

Data Manager - The Juilliard School, New York, NY
https://community.blackbaud.com/forums/viewtopic/155/54861


Find all the submitted jobs listings at the Blackbaud Community Jobs Listings Board
https://community.blackbaud.com/forums/viewcategory/155





UPCOMING EVENTS:

Webinar: Research for the Non-Researcher (May 11)
https://community.blackbaud.com/events/item/16/3398

BBP2P: Emerge Stronger in 2021 with JustGiving's Online Fundraising (May 12)
https://community.blackbaud.com/events/item/53/3373

Webinar: The Life Cycle of an Event - Australia Only (May 13)
https://community.blackbaud.com/events/item/3/3393

Financial Edge NXT: Get Informed on the Latest in Reporting (May 13)
https://community.blackbaud.com/events/item/7/3383

From Recruitment to Engagement: 5 Marketing Best Practices + Ideas for your Next Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser (May 19)
https://community.blackbaud.com/events/item/53/3369

Live Online Event: Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT for Foundations & Grantmaking Organizations (May 20)
https://community.blackbaud.com/events/item/61/3377


See the entire Blackbaud Community Events Calendar:
https://community.blackbaud.com/events

Katherine Mannion

This Buzz has inspired me to be more active in the Community! I'm usually a lurker and a reader, now I'm going to try to participate more! Thanks for the nudge!