Announcing the Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact
Today, we announced the newly minted Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact. This is a project that we’ve been thinking through for some time as we consider how we, as a company, can better serve...
View ArticlePhilanthropy and Sustainable Development: Our Role as Interlocutors for Good
“The afternoon knows what the morning never suspected” – an inspiring thought on how we will achieve the formidable Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This is how Natalia Kanem, Assistant...
View ArticleHow to Design Your Nonprofit Website for Better User Experience
I bet most people you know have made some sort of a New Year’s resolution and are excited about executing it (at least for a while…) I am one of those people. Mine was to be a better designer this year...
View Article4 Important Considerations Before Investing in Today’s Technology for Tomorrow
What technology is best? How can I get the most out of my software solution? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions – you’re not alone. As an account executive for foundation management...
View ArticleWhen Foundations Collaborate to Solve the World’s Problems
This week, Council on Foundations’ (CoF) annual conference is underway in Dallas, with an agenda focused on a timely theme: leading together. As foundation leaders from across the country gather to...
View Article[New eBook] Fundraising Matters: Building a Culture of Philanthropy
A few years ago, something hit those of us in the nonprofit sector right between the eyes. It had been there all along but no one had quite put their finger on it. We acknowledged that we were running...
View ArticleBuilding a Culture of Philanthropy: Hear it From the Experts
The word philanthropy is derived from the Greek meaning “love of humanity”. It’s a perfect definition for the sector and the people who power it. But there’s another important word that isn’t as...
View ArticleThe sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 154: How Responsive Philanthropy Can Advance...
Over the past months, racial equity and racial justice have come to the forefront of public consciousness and advocacy in the U.S. and around the world. And while this has also been a topic of...
View ArticleHow to Future-Proof Your Foundation’s Grants Management System – Part 2
Grantmaking is undergoing an evolution. Funders are scrambling to address new challenges and expedite access to capital for their many nonprofit partners. It’s a pretty remarkable change from just a...
View ArticleHow Vanguard Bridged the Gap to Amplify Executive Support
Having executive support to drive philanthropic initiatives is essential to any corporation’s ability to quickly pivot their CSR programs when needing to make immediate impact. With COVID-19, the...
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