Friday Research Findings: Explore Philanthropy Insights With Louis Diez, Powered by Almabase
We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Louis Diez, founder of the Donor Participation Project (DPP), to host Friday Research Findings, a monthly LinkedIn Live series.
Every last Friday of the month, Louis will be hosting insightful discussions with fundraisers, advancement professionals, and industry experts. Think about it as a casual conversation between two friends who share an unwavering passion for fundraising and advancement.
Each session will delve into research discoveries, best practices, actionable insights, and real-life scenarios, all designed to enhance your strategic approaches. Whether you're a seasoned fundraising professional or a newcomer to the field, the Friday Research Findings series guarantees valuable takeaways for everyone.
For those not yet familiar with Louis, he is a seasoned authority in annual fund development and digital fundraising, bringing a wealth of experience to the table. His tenure as the former Executive Director of Annual Giving at Muhlenberg College, coupled with his contributions to esteemed organizations such as the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Johns Hopkins SAIS, underscore his remarkable journey in fundraising.
The Donor Participation Project, Louis Diez's brainchild, is an initiative that convenes fundraising professionals who share two critical concerns:
- Addressing the nationwide decline in donor participation (20 million US households lost between 2000-2016).
- Embracing change in our fundraising practices to reverse this trend and learning from peers who are successfully driving increased participation.
The members meet for monthly meetings that take the form of Lunch Analysis sessions—a blend of a book club, scholarly discussions, brainstorming, and mutual support. Each session focuses on a specific topic related to donor participation.
Join us on the last Friday of every month to elevate your fundraising strategies. 🚀
In addition to the valuable insights you'll gain from the session, you'll also receive exclusive resources from Almabase and access to the resource library curated by DPP.
Curious about this month's speaker and the topic? Watch out this space for more details!
About Louis Diez:
Louis Diez, a seasoned expert in annual fund development and digital fundraising, brings a wealth of experience to the table. His roles as the former Executive Director of Annual Giving at Muhlenberg College, along with his contributions to organizations like the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Johns Hopkins SAIS, underscore his remarkable journey in fundraising.
With an impressive academic background, including an MBA from CUNEF, a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, and an MM in Music Performance from the University of TN, Louis embodies a diverse perspective that enriches every discussion.
Blackbaud, the leading provider of software for powering social impact, and Almabase, the digital-first alumni engagement solution, have announced the expansion of their partnership to the education sectors of Canada and the United Kingdom. The partnership will provide institutions with a modern, digital-first solution to improve constituent data, drive self-serve engagement, and boost event participation.
A Unified Vision
The partnership aligns with Blackbaud’s commitment to customer-centric innovation across digital engagement, Advancement CRM, and financials.
“Partners bring integrated capabilities that extend capabilities and outcomes for Blackbaud customers. We are thrilled that Almabase’s offering, integrated with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT® and leveraging Blackbaud’s best-in-class payment solution, Blackbaud Merchant Services™, is now available to even more of our customers around the world.”
- Liz Price, Sr. Director of Global Partners at Blackbaud