The Buzz: Week Of February 18th

Ray Bergman

Hey there, Community!


Welcome to this week's edition of The Buzz; where we touch on the happenings in and around the Blackbaud Community.  We've got hot topics, upcoming events, and a little tease about something coming next week that is ninja-related.


So with no further delay, let's jump into...





Have you visited our new specially set aside area for fun in the Community yet?  If not, be sure to visit THE TAP when you're looking to get a little escape from your daily grind. (https://community.blackbaud.com/nonprofitbestpractice/thetap)


How was YOUR Presidential weekend?  Ray checks in with his weekly musings in Cup of Joe

(https://community.blackbaud.com/forums/viewtopic/526/44415)


HOT TOPICS:


-Bienvenue And Baguettes

We can’t always throw open the door and personally welcome the newest supporters to our organizations.  Or can we?

(https://community.blackbaud.com/blogs/76/5418)

-FIMS 14.66 is Available

This full release resolves issues and includes minor product enhancements.

(https://community.blackbaud.com/blogs/43/5419)


-Raiser's Edge NXT - What's New

This week, Raiser's Edge NXT begins the waved roll out of Workflow designer.

(https://community.blackbaud.com/blogs/13/5417)


-Maintenance On Total Giving Fields In Luminate

Do you use the Previous Year Total Amount and Year-to-Date Total Amount constituent transaction fields in Luminate Online?

(https://community.blackbaud.com/blogs/4/5421)


-Financial Edge NXT Announcements

This release of Financial Edge NXT includes several new features and enhancements.

(https://community.blackbaud.com/blogs/18/5388)



UPCOMING EVENTS:


-WEBINAR: Blackbaud Altru® Quarterly Update

022619 @ 1pm

(https://community.blackbaud.com/events/item/9/2406)


-Organizational Best Practices: Marketing - Welcome Series Workshop

022619 @ 9am

(https://community.blackbaud.com/events/item/40/2401)


-Organizational Best Practices: Membership - Engagement Workshop

022719 @ 1pm

(https://community.blackbaud.com/events/item/40/2402)


-Organizational Best Practices: Marketing - Social Media Workshop

022819 @ 9am

(https://community.blackbaud.com/events/item/40/2404)



And finally, be on the lookout in the next few weeks for a ninja-related announcement.  This will be for both aspiring Ninjas as well as current Blackbaud Community ninjas!

via GIPHY

 

Barb Gill

Yay for ninjas! 

Jann McKenzie

Woo!