Guide To Bbcon 2017 For Blackbaud NetCommunity Users

Robert Kiser

Two weeks from today, bbcon 2017 will kick off in Baltimore. With hundreds of breakout sessions on the schedule, there’s no shortage of content for this year’s attendees to choose from. If you find yourself feeling a bit overwhelmed, here’s a handy list of breakout sessions that will focus on different areas of NetCommunity:

 
Tuesday, October 17

• 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Next Generation Payments – Digital wallets. Streamlined donation forms. You’ve made it easy for constituents to give. But have you simplified payments for your finance team? In this session, we’ll show you how Blackbaud Merchant Services can save you time. We’ll also provide a sneak peek at the next generation version, coming in 2018!
• 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Inbox Envy: How to Improve Deliverability – Sending email isn't hard, but delivering it to the inbox of your supporters can be. In this session, we'll discuss how email service providers like Gmail® are changing the rules on sending email.

Wednesday, October 18

• 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Clark University Engages Young Alumni with Blackbaud NetCommunity – When Clark University initially adopted NetCommunity, they grew online donations by 51% in three years. Since then, they’ve continued to explore new ways to more deeply engage young alumni online. This past year, they made their reunion ticketless with a combination of nametag barcodes, bracelets, and scanning young alumni into the Saturday night “bash” during their Reunion Weekend. Join this session find out the exciting ways Clark University continues to engage a new generation of young alumni with NetCommunity.
• 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Blackbaud NetCommunity Roadmap Session – Come see the latest updates on Blackbaud Netcommunity and learn about what's to come!
• 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. | The Psychology of Web Design – In this session, we'll discuss using science and data to drive decisions around visual design and increase conversions in Blackbaud Internet Solutions and Blackbaud NetCommunity.

Thursday, October 19

• 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Map Out Your Online Strategy to Best Engage Alumni – Whether it’s attracting prospective students, engaging current ones, or stewarding alumni, having a comprehensive digital strategy is critical for your higher education institution. Chances are you're always looking for ways to deliver targeted online communications, increase your average gift size, create responsive web pages, and build a community for your alumni. Join this inspiring session developed for education professionals to talk through different strategies to engage your audience better in this fast-paced digital world and see better results online.