The Buzz: New iPhone Edition

Ray Bergman

Good Morning Community!


We've got all sorts of new things to talk about this week; bbcon (US), product updates, vertical rountables, and even a new badge - if you're into that sort of thing.


But first, let's talk about the breaking news that's rocking the entire world right now; the new iPhone is coming!!!


Oh, that's not the big news that it used to be, is it?  We live in a technological marvel of a world today and we're starting to get a little tired of the announcements for the latest and greatest phones / tablets / bionic implants, aren't we?


So let's hear what it would take to get you excited about new tech.  Assuming that budget isn't an issue for you, what would it take to get you excited about a new piece of technology?  Looking for your best answers in the comments below this article.




And now, let's dive into...




HOT TOPICS:


Do you have a success story for corporate membership plans?
https://community.blackbaud.com/forums/viewtopic/420/47432


Introduce yourself - reach out and make some friends here in the Community!
https://community.blackbaud.com/forums/viewtopic/526/42515


What's you favorite way to unwind?
https://community.blackbaud.com/forums/viewtopic/526/47265

K-12: Product Updates For September 18
https://community.blackbaud.com/blogs/17/6040

ETAPESTRY: Preparing For 20/20 Vision
https://community.blackbaud.com/blogs/35/6038

BLACKBAUD PEER-TO-PEER FUNDRAISING (BBP2P): Getting Creative With Your P2P Fundraisers
https://community.blackbaud.com/blogs/65/6039

BBP2P: Integrating JustGiving With eTapestry
https://community.blackbaud.com/blogs/65/6036



EVENTS:

NONPROFIT VERTICAL ROUNDTABLE: Diving Into Your Peer-to-Peer Data (September 23)
https://community.blackbaud.com/events/item/1/2646

FAITH BASED VERTICAL ROUNDTABLE: Diving Into Your Peer-to-Peer Data (September 24)
https://community.blackbaud.com/events/item/1/2647

HEALTHCARE VERTICAL ROUNDTABLE: Diving Into Your Peer-to-Peer Data (September 25)
https://community.blackbaud.com/events/item/1/2648


Taking Payments with Blackbaud MobilePay (September 25)
https://community.blackbaud.com/events/item/1/2625

HIGHER EDUCATION VERTICAL ROUNDTABLE: Diving Into Your Peer-to-Peer Data (September 26)
https://community.blackbaud.com/events/item/1/2649


End of Year Email Checklist: Top Tips for Email Segmenting, Scheduling and Sending (October 2)
https://community.blackbaud.com/events/item/1/2578


Benchmark Yourself in TeamRaiser (November 6)
https://community.blackbaud.com/events/item/1/2579


Blackbaud Luminate Online and Blackbaud TeamRaiser Roadmap Update (November 6)
https://community.blackbaud.com/events/item/1/2415



DO YOU LIKE BADGES?

 

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We are introducing a new badge in Community. To earn it, you must pledge to be vigilant against spammers in our Community. When you report a (fake) member or spammy content, you’ll receive this badge. Wear it proudly on your profile page! You are helping to keep the Community’s content clean and spam free. Here’s a quick refresher on how/when to report: https://community.blackbaud.com/blogs/61/2926





BBCON COMMUNITY

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Are you planning on attending bbcon next month in Nashville?  Do you have questions as to who will be there, how to get the app, or anything else regarding the conference?  Well, drop into the bbcon community and find your answers!

https://community.blackbaud.com/bbcon




 

Elizabeth Johnson

Oh, that is a badge I don't want to get. I love that this community is not filled with spammers.

Sunshine Reinken Watson

I will not hope for spam so I can earn a badge. I will not hope for spam so I can earn a badge. I will not hope for spam so I can earn a badge. I will not hope for spam so I can earn a badge. I will not hope for spam so I can earn a badge. I will not hope for spam so I can earn a badge.

Kathryn Hall

New technology I'm looking for? I'm still looking forward to that space trip to Mars where we "sleep in" until we get near the planet, then get awakened for our visit to the red planet. All the scifi I read in the '70s made it seem like surely by 2020 we'd have this capability! 

Ray Bergman

Well, we didn't say it was going to be an EASY badge to earn - or one that we want to hand out.  because ideally, we'd LOVE to have a world with 0% spam.  But as the flight attendants say; "In the unlikely event of an emergency..."

Crystal Bruce

I wish for a virtual environment that is spam free, but until my dream becomes a reality.... SPAM WARRIORS - DO YOUR THING!

Crystal Bruce

Technology, to me, has evolved to the point where I feel like I have everything I need and it isn't until the newest technology comes out that I'm like "ooooh, I need that!" I sat on a ride once at Disney World that featured a small dot like food thing that you popped in a fancy microwave and it came out a full meal. OH! And I also LOVE the makeup putter-onner that LeeLoo uses in the Fifth Elements. Boop! Make up is done!

Kate Kiser

Personal new tech top wish list item: something that cleans my bath tub/shower independently and thoroughly

Professional new tech top wish list item related to Blackbaud: push technology allowing real time notification to our gift officers about a gift that was just received, a research request that was fulfilled, or other operations-related activity that development leadership and officers want to know about ASAP.

Professional new tech top wish list item related to reporting: Access to all RE data fields via the Sky API Microsoft Power BI connector

Danette Alles

I would get excited about new phone technology that was inexpensive instead of costing as much as a small computer.

Ray Bergman

Absolutely Miranda Harvey‍ - Let's appreciate and make use of the technology that we DO have instead of constantly churning our more just for the sake of being newer.  We live in a magical time right now and people completely take it for granted that we have these little magical devices in our pocket that can connect us with anything in the world.

Miranda Harvey

New tech uses up a lot of the world's resources, and is pushed on us like it's something we need. How about we stop with the new iPhones and create repairable and sustainable technology that lifts the poor out of poverty, restores the environment, and supports universal health and satisfaction as opposed to the greed and status of a few. Technology should promote equity.

Beth Hudson

Crystal Bruce‍ I want a bunch of things from Fifth Element- makeup thing, food pellet that turns into full meal in microwave, flying car, trips to other planets!

Rachel Cavalier

New technology? I think it'd have to be groundbreaking in the sort of way where it's basically magic!

Chelsea Schillinger

I miss having an actual keyboard to type on with a phone, the touch screen doesn't have that nostalgia of the clicking keys that I like.