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First Impressions: Spontaneous Giving Insights
In this free Blackbaud Institute report, you’ll hear directly from spontaneous, first-time donors to learn what motivates them and how you can harness this generosity for your mission.
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2018 Charitable Giving Report: Healthcare Sector Spotlight
In this Healthcare spotlight, you’ll receive a firsthand look at how charitable giving performed in the Healthcare sector in 2018. By remaining aware of the trends shaping philanthropy, you’ll have the insight you need to make informed, strategic decisions for your mission.
2018 Charitable Giving Report: Higher Education Spotlight
In this Higher Education spotlight, you’ll get a closer look at how charitable giving performed in the Higher Education sector in 2018. By staying aware of the trends shaping philanthropy in your field, you’ll have the insight you need to make informed, strategic decisions for your mission.
2018 Charitable Giving Report: K-12 Education Spotlight
In this spotlight, you’ll get a closer look at how charitable giving performed in the K–12 Education sector in 2018. By staying aware of the trends shaping philanthropy in your field, you’ll have the insight you need to make informed, strategic decisions for your school’s mission.
2018 Charitable Giving Report: Arts and Cultural Spotlight
In this Arts and Cultural Spotlight, you’ll receive a firsthand look at how charitable giving performed in the Arts and Cultural sector in 2018. By remaining aware of the trends shaping philanthropy, you’ll have the insight you need to make informed, strategic decisions for your mission.
2018 Charitable Giving Report: Faith Spotlight
This spotlight breaks down the data and reveals the giving trends specific to Faith Communities.
Charitable Giving Report Addendum
In this addendum to the 2019 Charitable Giving Report, you’ll learn how institutions are weathering current storms while still positioning themselves for future growth. Coupled with a review of 2019 charitable giving trends, Sue Cunningham, president and CEO of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), will guide you through how institutions have revised their engagement and stewardship strategies to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2019 donorCentrics® Report on Higher Education Alumni Giving
This annual report is considered one of the most credible resources for insight into fundraising performance in the social good community. Use this as your tool to stay on top of trends and best practices in philanthropy to make informed and successful strategic decisions in your own work!
Sustainers in Sight Part 2
Uncovering your major givers’ unique motivations, this report explores the key indicators you should be looking for and the ways you can use affluent donor personas to connect with your highest-impact supporters.
The Next Generation of American Healthcare Giving
The first-ever Next Generation of American Healthcare Giving provides a data-backed look at the charitable habits, preferences, and behaviors of healthcare donors by generation.
Supporters in Sight Part 1
Building persona models can help bring your existing supporters into focus, using the information you already have to cultivate even stronger relationships. Examine what personas are and how you can use them to connect with your highest-impact supporters through personalized engagement strategies.
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