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Ace your database and more with an unlimited training subscription from Blackbaud University. With just one click you can subscribe and access training anywhere, anytime with flexible options to fit your schedule.
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What’s included in a Blackbaud Learn® Subscription
Variety of Class Formats
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15 Blackbaud eTapestry virtual instructor-led courses
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11 Blackbaud eTapestry recorded on-demand eLearning courses
Blackbaud Certification Opportunities
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Blackbaud eTapestry Fundamentals Certification
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Organizational Best Practices Fundraising & Marketing Certifications
Organizational Best Practices Courses
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Fundraising - create a robust fundraising strategy
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Marketing - craft and share your mission effectively
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Essentials - implement strategies to optimize your staff and processes
Continuing Education Credits
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Blackbaud University Training is recognized by CFRE International as qualifying for CFRE Education credits
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Access to 36 CFRE-eligible courses
Blackbaud University Expertise
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20+ Dedicated Instructional Designers
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35+ Professional Instructors
Role-Based Training Paths
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4 Occupational Role-Based Training Paths
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Course recommendations for DBA's, Development, Communications, Executives, and more!
The Value of Blackbaud University
Amplified Efficiency
Increased Funds
Improved Donor Retention
A Glimpse of Our Most Popular Training Courses
Learn how to track constituent information using accounts. Create and maintain account records. Store social connections and contact information with relationships and personas. Discuss tips and tricks for optimizing your work in the database.
Class Length: 3 hours
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Learn how to utilize the information stored in your database. Locate specific records with queries. Uncover trends and past performance with reports. Build constituent relationships through system communications.
Class Length: 3 hours
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Learn how to create functional and engaging online experiences with eTapestry Do-It-Yourself Forms. Discover how to use, build, and publish non-transactional forms. Modify existing giving forms. Examine the performance of Do-It-Yourself Forms and the effect on your eTapestry database.
Class Length: 3 hours
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Learn to encourage supporter investment, not just giving, in your mission. Identify and set actionable, realistic, and measurable goals and define the outputs and outcomes of your organization’s work. Understand the data that goes into evaluating goals and how to best share impact with staff and supporters.
Class length: 3 hours
CPE Credits: 3
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Learn the basic principles of retention, discuss various retention strategies, and create a retention plan. Students receive a workbook containing class activities and next steps for after class.
Class length: 3 hours
CPE Credits: 3
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"The Blackbaud University eTapestry training classes are very well done and you are extremely engaged. The classes provide a very hands-on, practical application, which adds a lot of value."
Leah Chang, Education Lead, Pain BC
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I purchase this training subscription for my other Blackbaud solutions?
Browse our training offers available to purchase online. If you are looking to purchase a training subscription for a different Blackbaud solution, contact us and we will respond with the best option to fit your organization’s needs.
How will members of my organization get access to the training courses?
After your subscription purchase, you will receive a confirmation email that will include instructions on how to access the training courses. You will also receive a link to help you add new users to blackbaud.com.
What if I own training for another Blackbaud solution?
This subscription will offer you access to Blackbaud University’s Blackbaud eTapestry training courses. If you have a subscription for another Blackbaud solution, the subscription only provides access to that solution’s training courses.
Contact traininghelp@blackbaud.com if you have questions about your current training subscription.
Does this subscription provide unlimited training?
Yes, all members of your organization have unlimited access to the training courses during your 12-month subscription.
I am unfamiliar with Blackbaud University training. Is this subscription valuable for me?
Education is an ongoing process and a valuable investment in the long-term success of your organization, your mission, and your people. With this subscription, your organization has made an investment in Blackbaud eTapestry. The goal is to help your staff attain the knowledge and skills needed to increase productivity and achieve objectives.
View Blackbaud University’s Overview Guide.
Is this only for eTapestry users or can other members of my organization use this training subscription?
This subscription also provides access to Blackbaud University’s product-agnostic Organizational Best Practices courses which are applicable to all members of your organization, not only those who use Blackbaud eTapestry.
Check out the Organizational Best Practices curriculum.
Why is this subscription purchase cheaper online than buying through my Blackbaud Account Executive?
At Blackbaud, we are always looking for ways to improve the customer’s buying experience. By offering Blackbaud eTapestry customers the ability to purchase a Blackbaud Learn training subscription online, we can streamline our back-end processes, cut costs, and pass those savings directly to you!