The Buzz: March 2, 2022

Welcome to this week's edition of THE BUZZ!


In this edition, you'll find:  

  

• Creative fundraising campaigns
• Hiring best practices
• Meet a Community ninja
• Unanswered questions in Community
• Upcoming events

And more…  


Happy Wednesday, Blackbaud Community,


Spring is just around the corner and plenty of things are already blooming in the Blackbaud Community!



CREATIVE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS

The best thing about Community is being able to learn from your peers. That’s why we’re excited to share this new blog post featuring three successful nonprofit fundraising campaigns for hybrid events. Get inspired and drop a line in the comments section of the blog to share your own tips with fellow members!




LISTEN UP!


There’s a new sgENGAGE podcast episode out this week. In this episode, we are highlighting an excerpt from the Skills UP webinar series where Deb Taft, CEO of Lindauer Global, one of the world’s leading executive search firms focused on non-profitswill talked about the dynamics of hiring and how you can improve employee retention. Listen to what she has to say about the Great Resignation, the rise of freelancers and gig workers, and the remote/in-person hybrid. LISTEN HERE.




GET TO KNOW A NINJA


Each week, we aim to bring you a little closer to one of our Blackbaud Community super users (AKA Ninjas). This week, we’d like to introduce KaLeigh Lee, administrative assistant for the MHP Foundation in Shelbyville, IN. She is a green level ninja, and is Blackbaud certified in Raiser’s Edge®, ResearchPoint™, and Organizational Best Practices.









What area are you in (geographically) and why do you love it?

We’re located just southeast of central Indiana – about 30 minutes away from the state capital. We’re a small rural community with a lot of history. My community is full of interesting history and is a quaint, safe place to live.



What do you enjoy about the Blackbaud Community?

Blackbaud Community is my go-to for experienced problem-solvers. It’s like Knowledgebase with that personal touch you need for social good.



What is something that you never thought you’d enjoy at your current job that gets you up and motivates you now?

I never thought I would get thrilled about data. However, I’ve come to learn the importance of reporting and communicating data effectively to drive social good. It’s a great blend of analysis, creativity, and science!



Looking to become an elite member of the Blackbaud Community and join the ranks of the Community ninjas? All the requirements can be found HERE.





HOT DISCUSSIONS: 


Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT®: Calculating “yahrzeits” in Raiser’s Edge


Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT®: Location table in actions


Blackbaud Grantmaking™: “Meeting Date” when considering applications


Blackbaud K-12 Education Solutions™: Platform manager role – how is it determined if it is necessary?





SCORE SOME POINTS! 

 

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. 


Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT®: Reporting on mailed appeals for list donors


Blackbaud Guided Fundraising™: Opting out of text


Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT®: Getting your column width headings to stay



Looking for more unanswered questions to answer? Visit our unanswered questions page HERE. 

    



FEATURED JOBS:    

Analytics & Reporting Technical Analyst – Medical University of South Carolina

System Developer – Compassion Canada

Development Associate – Kid’s Play Children’s Museum; Torrington, CT



Did you know that we have new job postings daily in the Blackbaud Community? See the Blackbaud Community jobs board HERE.


 


UPCOMING EVENTS:   


Organizational Best Practices: Increase Annual Giving through Donor Personas & Ask Amounts (March 8)


Customer Success Session - JustGiving: Cashless and Contactless Crowdfunding (March 8)


Organizational Best Practices: Leading Teams Through Technology Implementations (March 9)


Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT®: Customer Success Adoption Webinar - Payables Series Part 1 (March 10)


For a complete list of upcoming events, visit the Blackbaud Community events calendar HERE.  





How do I... in the Community?


Please post any questions about how to use Community on this thread so we can build a mini encyclopedia of how to use Community!


Do you have a job posting, event, blog or question you want everyone to know about? Let other Community members know by leaving it in the comments below!