Blackbaud

JANUARY 6, 2025

Whether you manage programs or handle the database, you dont need Executive in your title to look for ways to do your job better. Show Your Team Their Roles on the Other Side of Innovation Technology, like generative AI, can be disruptivein good ways and bad. But first, you have to see yourself as a change maker and a leader of change.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 12, 2023

” That’s where AI comes in. AI: The Ultimate Sidekick for Nonprofit Work AI can be your sidekick, taking over the tedious bits of grant writing, like research, program design, drafting, and revising proposals. We can’t let AI amplify the social inequalities we’re fighting against.

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Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is radically changing the way organizations work. From programs that make complex data-based decisions to applications that transcribe spoken words into text, AI offers new opportunities to do things more creatively and efficiently. But as with any tool, we need to agree as an organization on how we use it.

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Critical Fundraising

JULY 10, 2024

So, you’re using AI ‘responsibly’, but, asks Cherian Koshy , are you using it ethically? As you scroll through LinkedIn, countless articles tout the ‘responsible’ use of AI, each claiming to guide us toward better practices. At conferences, panels buzz with emerging experts advocating for responsibility in AI deployment.

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Blackbaud

JULY 19, 2024

Just as AI is revolutionizing the way major gift officers fundraise , AI is fast becoming a powerful tool for identifying and engaging the unfulfilled potential of donors in the middle of your database. This is where AI can help. Generative and predictive AI tools are built for this kind of work.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 16, 2024

But when you are a lean staff and a tool comes along that can act as an unpaid intern, it’s no surprise that the philanthropic industry has jumped on AI adoption, even more than for-profit businesses. Here are some of the tips Peter shared for creating an AI policy that your organization will actually use.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Alice Rossignol, Nonprofit Consultant Avoid AI Shortcuts and Put Yourself in the Donor’s Shoes Some suggest grant writing can be done by AI. Collect and organize all necessary documents and have them ready, this will make the process smoother. A missed comma will be forgiven, I promise! Good luck with your applications!

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 20, 2024

Nonprofit workers are exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) at their jobs, but their reactions to its value and hazards are decidedly mixed. Half of those surveyed expressed concerns about AI facilitating breaches of data or intellectual property and maybe throwing off skewed results due to data bias.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 19, 2024

This year’s bbcon has more sessions for grantmaking organizations than ever before, featuring ways to improve your application process, strengthen your data management, and preparing your organization for the future. AI continues to be a hot topic across philanthropy. The actor Sheryl Lee Ralph will be on the main stage!

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

Modern technology and clear rules are key to strong nonprofit financial management. But how do you perfect your nonprofit financial management? What is Nonprofit Financial Management? Nonprofit financial management is the process of managing the money that flows through your not-for-profit organization.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

By Marie Webb We all woke up one morning to the possibility of chatting with our computers to access information, and generative AI suddenly seemed to be everywhere, ushering in a transformative experience. AI is now a core part of Microsoft’s suite. from Open AI, and (as mentioned above) Gemini from Google. AI can assist.

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Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 22, 2025

First, centralize your data in a single donor management system or CRM, ensuring you have one source of truth for all donor information. Together, they paint a fuller picture of who might be ready to deepen their relationship with your organization.

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Candid

AUGUST 15, 2024

These articles explain, for example, how to overcome fundraising challenges during an election year, how to make sure your nonprofit is “grant-ready,” and how even the smallest nonprofits can get noticed by potential donors and build those relationships. Is your nonprofit organization ‘grant-ready’?

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 20, 2024

Whether you want to hear about product updates like automated payments and AI or brush up on fund accounting best practices, you don’t want to miss these bbcon 2024 financial management sessions. This includes Expense Management, Purchase Requests, WebPurchasing, and Approval Workflows.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2024

Whether you’re interested in learning about responsible AI, cybersecurity, APIs , staff empowerment, or something specific about Blackbaud software , we’ve got a session for you. Responsible AI: What It Means for Your School Presented by Hiram Cuevas of St. Blackbaud’s 2024 ATLIS sessions include: 1.

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Blackbaud

JULY 16, 2024

Here’s how targeted appeals are working for us: Promoting matching gifts Focusing on a theme Experimenting with AI I am the Development Manager for After School Matters (ASM), a medium-large nonprofit that provides after-school programs for high school teenagers in Chicago. I suggest trying out AI for this.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

Theres a scene where Neo discovers that most of the population is asleep in pods where they are being used like a battery by the sentient AI that put them there. Far too many nonprofits welcomed AI as a means of getting out of writing. I ask, too, how can we continue to ignore the blatant racism and misogyny inherent in AI?

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Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2024

Explore how to leverage AI and automation. Ready to Register? Critical topics include demystifying course requests, streamlining schedules, maximizing admissions checklists, and optimizing cash flow in your tuition and billing processes. There’s something for everyone at your school.

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Blackbaud

MAY 16, 2024

Strong data governance and data management can help grantmakers navigate the overwhelming amount of information available. By implementing robust data governance and management practices, grantmakers can transform this sea of information into actionable insights.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

With a centralized platform, organizations can manage in-person and remote participants simultaneously, ensuring everyone has a fair chance to win auction items regardless of their location. Are you ready to take your auction fundraising to the next level?

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Sharpshooter Communications

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As a grant professional, I have an enduring faith in the myriad of talents needed to craft comprehensive and convincing proposals -- talents that can’t be automated by artificial intelligence (AI) -- but I also understand the existential fear of our profession being devalued or compromised through technology. Let’s start with the negatives.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 25, 2024

2 Do you have any gaps in your current data management process? Data management is an essential part of any successful fundraising strategy. 4 Does your existing data management system meet both your current and future needs? For example, your new CRM could help you get started with using AI as part of your fundraising. #4

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GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2024

Expect to see nonprofits and businesses adopt modern business trends to manage their organizations due to the increase in organizations utilizing cutting-edge tools like GrantWatch , AI, and social media. When you create a safe workspace environment for your team, you will see a noticeable connection among your staff and management.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2024

Expect to see nonprofits and businesses adopt modern business trends to manage their organizations due to the increase in organizations utilizing cutting-edge tools like GrantWatch , AI, and social media. When you create a safe workspace environment for your team, you will see a noticeable connection among your staff and management.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As a grant professional, I have an enduring faith in the myriad of talents needed to craft comprehensive and convincing proposals -- talents that can’t be automated by artificial intelligence (AI) -- but I also understand the existential fear of our profession being devalued or compromised through technology. Let’s start with the negatives.

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Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

Enterprise Go beyond the standard CRM with enterprise-grade data management capabilities, AI-driven intelligence, and the features you need to maximize results and revenue. Engagement Holistically manage all of your one-to-many fundraising initiatives to easily interact with all your supporters. View pricing

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Blue Avocado

JULY 9, 2024

” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: Early Struggles with Donor Management I wish we’d been better at tracking the details on the donors sooner: How they know about our organization (knowing a board member, advisor, volunteer, intern, one or more of the above, etc.), It wasn’t).

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Managing a nonprofit takes patience, hard work, and a lot of organization. Plus, software solutions can help reduce your staff’s stress and streamline their workload by automating processes and providing a centralized place for managing different campaigns and communications. In fact, 67% of nonprofits use a CRM.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It is a method of project management that sets macro-goals achieved through a series of micro-objectives that must be accomplished along the way, each measurable and deliverable by a deadline. Now You’re Ready to Start Small Pinpoint your first step toward innovation. The objective is the destination; the key results get you there.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 4, 2024

Dan is the vice-president of customer success modernization and managing director of International Markets Group at Blackbaud and has years of experience working in the higher education space. In fact, we have seen a drastic rise in tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The popularity of these tools is not surprising.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2024

That can include actual fundraising solutions, such as donation forms and event registration, or tools that help you manage and contact your donors, such as CRM or marketing software. Fundraising software is an online tool that helps you raise more money for your organization.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2024

When evaluating your school’s readiness for a capital campaign, database readiness might not be at the top of the list for your campaign consultants or administration. An experienced prospect researcher can be a great partner to the database manager and transformative for the entire advancement department.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 15, 2024

During our webinar with Blackbaud Product Manager Brenda Noiseux , she shared the feedback she heard when interviewing grant writers as part of our update to the Blackbaud Grantmaking application portal. And it also helps your grants managers from having to answer the same question over and over.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 25, 2024

The white paper was written by Dan Keyworth, Vice-President of Customer Success Modernisation and Managing Director of International Markets and Global Foundations at Blackbaud, who has years of experience in the charity and fundraising technology space. They should be motivated to drive your long-term success, with fundraising as a priority.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

” Time management has long been heralded as the solution to our increasingly busy lives. But what if the real challenge isn’t managing our minutes and hours? Dive deep into understanding the real resources you should be managing, and discover how a comprehensive approach can lead to a more balanced, fulfilled life.

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Qgiv

MARCH 26, 2024

Use Bloomerang’s blog to learn expert insight into donor retention, volunteer management, fundraising, and more. Nonprofit Ready. This platform provides courses to help you more effectively manage your organization. This task management software can help keep your team on track when doing tedious tasks. Bloomerang Blog.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

” Time management has long been heralded as the solution to our increasingly busy lives. But what if the real challenge isn’t managing our minutes and hours? Dive deep into understanding the real resources you should be managing, and discover how a comprehensive approach can lead to a more balanced, fulfilled life.

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