Fundraiser Education

Charleston, S.C., Oct. 27, 2009 — With new classes every month, a role-based curriculum, and exclusive sessions on strategy and best practices, Blackbaud has made training more accessible to the nonprofit organizations it serves. Blackbaud is offering a free training session, , as a sample of the instructor-led courseware from Blackbaud Learn that explores basic querying techniques.), announced the availability of Blackbaud Learn™, a subscription-based training program that provides ongoing skill development and job knowledge training to nonprofits.

AUSTIN, TX, October 27, 2009 — Sage North America today announced the launch of a new certification program for its Sage MIP Fund Accounting customers that helps nonprofit professionals enhance their skills and gain recognition for their expertise through CPE-eligible workshops. Nonprofits can attain certification in any of 10 high-demand disciplines, such as Accounts Payable, Controller, Financial Reporting, or Senior Accountant.

NEW YORK, October 26, 2009 — American Express kicked off the third American Express Nonprofit Leadership Academy today, its nation-wide program to develop the next generation of leaders in the nonprofit sector. The Nonprofit Leadership Academy is a week-long training program created in partnership with the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) that immerses participants in a series of leadership training and development courses. Through the Academy, participants gain a better awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses as managers and hone the skills necessary for effective leadership.

PHILADELPHIA, October 6, 2009 — Drexel University’s Goodwin College of Professional Studies today announces the launch of its new Leading-Edge Nonprofit Networkcontinuing education programs designed to help professionals advance or change their careers and proactively plan for career success in the nonprofit sector.

The AFP, Greater New York Chapter and New Jersey Chapter are combining forces to present the first AFP Tri-State Summit on Philanthropy.

The Case Foundation recently announced the upcoming launch of "Gear Up for Giving", a month-long series of trainings designed to help nonprofits understand how to best leverage social media to help raise money and awareness.

Despite our use of the Internet for everything from doing research to ordering pizza, direct mail is still the most effective way for nonprofits to raise funds. In their new book, "7 Essential Steps to Raising Money by Mail," Sandra Sims, founder and president of nonprofit resource firm Step by Step Fundraising, and Sandy Rees, a nonprofit fundraising coach, author, speaker and trainer, map out seven steps to effective direct-mail strategies.

New York, NY, August 29, 2009 — “The Meet the Grantmakers events are a great way for nonprofits to hear directly from funders,” says Marie Smith, Con Edison’s Director of Strategic Partnerships, who will moderate the panel discussion. “Each year we find that the corporate representatives are remarkably frank and open to discussing the issues that really matter to audience members.”

NEW YORK, August 19, 2009 — Emerging media has revolutionized the way people interact and empowered a culture of information sharing and collaboration — and with the right approach, nonprofit organizations can put technology to work to personally connect with donors. Graham-Pelton Consulting Inc.’s newly released white paper, “Next Steps for Your Online Fundraising Success” gives nonprofit organizations practical tools for e-philanthropy success.

AUSTIN, Texas, August 19, 2009 — Convio, a company that is passionate about helping nonprofit organizations use software and services to fulfill their missions, today announced that nonprofit professionals who attend the company’s STAR Workshop are now eligible for Certified Fund Raising Executives (CFRE) credit.