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If you are a grantmaking organization, there are more reasons than ever to be excited about this year’s bbcon, happening September 24-26, in Seattle. With dedicated to the work you do as grantmakers (twice as many as last year), plus extra networking opportunities to learn from each other, you won’t want to miss Blackbaud’s annual…
This post was written by Jolie Baskett, Director of Design at RNL. When you think of designers, what comes to mind—drawing tablets, the eyedropper in Photoshop, branded colors in a palette? Did you know Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now a vital tool as well? RNL designers use AI for routine graphic adjustments and technical improvements,…
This interview and post were done by Nancy Owen, Senior Writer at RNL. Great fundraising graphic design helps your appeals capture the imagination of your audience. But what makes for great design? I sat down with Shannon Blazek, RNL senior designer, to discuss this very topic. We discussed what inspires good design, best practices for…
Have you ever embarked on the tremendous pile of work involved in creating your annual donor report and wondered whether it makes a difference? As the sector starts to move to more personalized versus mass engagement and, as one of the staples of annual reports goes out of style (namely, donor lists), it would be…
In Part 1 of this two-part series of “Top 10 Strategies to Prepare for Fall Fundraising” we covered. Clean up Data Purge Mailing Lists Review Staff, Vendors and Freelancers Set Priority Objectives Based on Last Year’s Results Solidify a Multi-Channel Marketing Campaign Today we’ll look at: Send Impact Reports to Set…
Capital campaigns are exciting! They hold the power to transform your work, your opportunities and your mission. But let’s be real – we all know they are a heavy and complex lift. One key success factor: The strength of your volunteer leadership. The right volunteer leaders can absolutely make or break your campaign. That’s where…
I have a confession. In my more than 25 years doing knowledge work, I have often experienced technology platforms through a love/frustration lens. I truly believe that I can do more and do it better if I have the “right” tech solution. However, more often, I find myself struggling with a product that is misaligned…
Capital campaigns are exciting! They hold the power to transform your work, your opportunities and your mission. But let’s be real – we all know they are a heavy and complex lift. One key success factor: The strength of your volunteer leadership. The right volunteer leaders can absolutely make or break your campaign. That’s where…
August 14, 2024 | Donor Data, Donor Engagement Whether you’re asking a new donor for a commitment or a loyal donor to renew their support, securing a pledge is just the beginning of the payment process! Behind the scenes, financial accounting procedures must be established to track and manage pledge fulfillment accurately. This ensures that…
It’s tough out there. People are struggling. Whether it is our collective post-pandemic hangover, partisan politics, or the impact of social media algorithms, it seems that many of us have an “us vs. them” mentality and are quick to feel threatened. Families are experiencing high levels of anxiety as they navigate a rapidly changing world,…