Community Happenings: February 13 2018

Shannon Emery

Hi Community!
 
As February speeds by, I wanted to share the Q4 2017 Community by the Numbers with you! Even with the holidays, the Community was busy learning, engaging, & connecting.

 


It’s numbers like that that make me happy seeing all continue to use the Community to push yourself and your organization’s mission forward. Keep it up, favorite Community!

 
Now to the Community:

 
Make an Appearance

• Getting ready for spring fundraising events? Join us on March 7 for our upcoming Planning and Executing a Successful Fundraising Event webinar.
• Learn about the 2018 updated Payment Services Roadmap Review which includes simplified checkout, point-to-point encryption, and more on February 27!

Stay Informed

• We are racking up on the webinars this week. In this one, learn what’s new with ResearchPoint in 2018 on February 14.
• Is query a four-letter word in Raiser’s Edge for you? Learn tips and tricks to make things easier as you’re working in the product.

Get Involved

• With recent changes, it’s time to change your org’s Facebook strategy to ensure supporters are still seeing your content. Learn more tips in this post and share your strategy.
• Make sure to take our latest Best Practices poll about if your organization asks you to give to their mission and how they do it.

Alright favorite Community, that’s it for now! If you’ve read this far, tell me one thing you learned from the Community last year. A random drawing will happen for a nifty prize from me. 

 
See you next week!

Susan Chomsky

I've learned that when I ask the community for help, insight, tips and tricks, I get so much more. I get a connection to like minded people from all over the world; all doing their part to make things better. I am awed and inspired by the knowledge and professionalism that is shared here. It is my go-to for all things Blackbaud.  Thank you all. 

Debbie Weitz

One thing I learned - as much as I don't seem to have the time to read the Community News, when I make the time, I always seem to learn something new/beneficial.  I'm trying to make reading it a part of my routine. 

Michelle Wallenberg

One thing I always learn from the Community is when there are webinars and trainings that are beneficial to me and my organization!

Jon Nelson

Oh Oh - I learned that not only is the community filled iwth great people doing amazing things - but the internal community managers are extremely passionate about doing their job and helping the community to network and get the answers to make their jobs easier. it was my first year working at Blackbaud and I couldn't be happier to be surrounded by such amazing people! 

Shannon Emery

Thank you all for sharing! It makes my heart happy to know you're getting what you need out of the Community: connections, knowledge, etc. I'm often humbled by what my community members do and glad that I can be a little part of that.  

Shannon Emery

Susan, Debbie, Michelle - since you all responded, you are the winners! It was going to be a random drawing and that's what I randomly decided (I blame the coffee). I'll reach out in personal messages to coordinate soon!