Win a Free Pass to Blackbaud’s Conference for Nonprofits

Join us in Washington, D.C. on October 20 to 22, 2010 for what will surely be the ultimate learning experience. Whether you are already registered or you’re planning to attend, check out everything this year’s Conference has to offer…

Announcing Our Featured Presentations and Keynote Speakers

• Social Media for Nonprofits Ignite!: As the finale of the Internet Kickoff, this presentation is open to all attendees and will feature representatives from leading social media platforms, including Causes, TwitPic, Twitter, and YouTube. In true “Ignite” style, each presenter will have five minutes to present 20 slides about their nonprofit programs and initiatives.
• Technology Keynote Featuring Allison Fine and Beth Kanter: In the featured technology presentation, attendees will hear from Allison Fine and Beth Kanter, best-selling authors of the recently released book The Networked Nonprofit. Allison and Beth will lead a conversation about how nonprofits can scale social change using social media and networks.
• Keynote Session Featuring Philippe Cousteau: During the keynote session, we’ll hear from Philippe Cousteau, grandson of legendary oceanographer Jacques-Yves Cousteau. Philippe is a successful entrepreneur, activist, and entertainment personality. Since the beginning of the Gulf Oil Spill, he has been reporting for various news outlets from the front lines of the disaster. He is chief executive officer of the nonprofit organization EarthEcho International.

Sessions

Our agenda is packed with more than 160 sessions delivered by expert speakers who have great ideas — both practical and visionary. Check out all of the content listed on our online program, where you can filter the sessions according to your needs.

Win Free Registration!

If your organization can’t simply spare the expense to send you to Blackbaud’s Conference, you can enter to win free registration!

• Enter our BlackbaudTV “Inspire” Contest by submitting a video that explains how you inspire your supporters to take action. Your entry earns a chance to win one of two Conference passes or an iPad.
• Enter the Blackbaud Inspire Tweetaway for a chance to win one of four Conference passes by @replying to Blackbaud on Twitter with your message about how you inspire supporters with social media. Make sure to tag your tweet with #BBSocial.

Questions? Contact us today.

We’re happy to answer any questions about this year’s Conference. Just call the events hotline at 866.292.4006 or email conference@blackbaud.com.

We look forward to seeing you in D.C.!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Frank Barry

Frank Barry, director of new growth ventures at Blackbaud and blogger at npENGAGE, helps nonprofits use the Internet for digital communication, social media, and fundraising so they can focus changing the world. He’s worked with a diverse group of organizations including LIVESTRONG, United Methodist Church, American Heart Association, Big Brothers Big Sisters, ChildFund Int’l, InTouch Ministries, Heifer Int’l, University of Notre Dame and University of Richmond. Along with writing for industry publications like Mashable and Social Media Today, Frank facilitates discussions, presents solo sessions and organizes panels for industry conferences such as NTC, SXSW, BBCon and numerous others. When he’s out and about he enjoys talking to interesting people about how they are changing the world – check out his interviews. Say Hi on Twitter – @franswaa or Google+