Matt Connell

Matt Connell

Matt Connell is a Blackbaud University instructor at the principal level, and the lead instructor for nonprofit organizational best practices and fundraising. Matt has been a contributor to sgENGAGE and the Blackbaud community, and has presented at bbcon and AFP events. Prior to joining Blackbaud, Matt’s career was a diverse mix of development operations, research and fundraising.

As an educator to the social good sector, Matt helps to grow the expertise and advance the knowledge of those working to do the most good for the world we share. As an expert in multiple customer relationship management (CRM) solutions, internet communication platforms, and research and analysis tools, Matt makes learning both approachable and lasting.
How To Develop Proactive Change Management

Poorly managed change in the work environment leads to burnout, disengagement within the team, and a culture of cynicism around change in general. While change is inevitable, we can minimize frustrations surrounding change by effectively planning for and managing the change. That all hinges on identifying and implementing solid policies and procedures teamwide.