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Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) announced a partnership with Anthropic to deliver a fundraising connector for Claude for Nonprofits, launching Dec. 2, 2025. The connector, debuting for Raiser's Edge NXT and available in Teams and Enterprise plans, lets customers access Blackbaud's intelligence layer built from 40+ years of nonprofit performance data inside their workflows.

The release highlights Blackbaud's broader AI roadmap including Agents for Good (Development Agent in early access), plans to expand the Anthropic connector across nonprofit, education and corporate solutions, and continued integration of Blackbaud AI features like Chat for Blackbaud AI.

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) reauthorized and expanded its stock repurchase program to $1.0 billion, raising capacity from $800 million and replenishing availability as of Dec 1, 2025. The company said it repurchased 2,707,953 shares for $174.5 million during 2025 prior to the replenishment, representing approximately 6.7% of outstanding common stock as of Dec 31, 2024. Blackbaud reported it has reduced shares outstanding by more than 10% since the program began in Q4 2023 and increased its 2025 expected repurchase range to 7.0%–8.5% of shares outstanding (Dec 31, 2024 basis).

Details are filed in a Form 8-K with the SEC.

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) announced that its board has reauthorized, expanded and replenished the company's stock repurchase program, raising total repurchase capacity from $800 million to $1 billion.

The company said it has reduced common shares outstanding by more than 10% since the program began in Q4 2023 and repurchased 2,707,953 shares for $174.5 million during 2025 prior to the December 1 replenishment, representing approximately 6.7% of outstanding common stock as of December 31, 2024 (including net share settlement of employee stock compensation). Blackbaud now expects 2025 repurchases of 7.0%–8.5% of outstanding common stock as of December 31, 2024. Additional details are in the company's Form 8-K filed with the SEC.

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) rang the Nasdaq closing bell Dec 1, 2025 to kick off GivingTuesday and spotlight tools that speed charitable giving and donor engagement. The company highlighted new Expedited Giving, which can deliver corporate donations up to 95% faster and in as little as two business days when nonprofits connect Raiser's Edge NXT with the Blackbaud Verified Network. Blackbaud also showcased customer results: Alvernia exceeded a $70M capital campaign early, Breakthrough T1D raised $214M+ last year, Woodford Cedar Run saw fundraising +84% YoY, and UKG invested $5.3M in corporate giving in 2024.

The Nasdaq bell ringing was livestreamed at 3:45 p.m. ET and Blackbaud promoted resources and a free year-end fundraising toolkit for nonprofits.

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) unveiled AI-driven product innovations and roadmaps at its bi-annual Product Update Briefings on Nov 24, 2025, emphasizing "Agents for Good" and expanded Blackbaud AI across fundraising, finance, K-12, corporate impact, and data intelligence.

Key highlights include the Development Agent for proactive donor portfolio management; Chat for Blackbaud AI in Raiser's Edge NXT and Online Giving; Document Intelligence in Financial Edge NXT; mobile contactless payments via iPhone; and Persistent Key for master data matching via SKY API.

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) announced registration is open for its in-person K–12 User Conference, scheduled for July 15–17, 2026 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place in Boston, MA.

The three-day event will offer role-based learning tracks, visionary keynotes, interactive product labs, partner showcases, developer sessions, Q&A with product managers and engineers, an invite-only School Executive Leadership track, and the participant-driven Unconference. Registration is open and the call for speakers closes January 14, 2026.

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, with GAAP revenue $281.1M (down 1.9% driven by the EVERFI divestiture) and non‑GAAP organic revenue +5.2%. GAAP operating income was $54.6M (19.4% margin); non‑GAAP operating income was $84.0M (29.9% margin). GAAP diluted EPS was $0.98; non‑GAAP diluted EPS was $1.10. Non‑GAAP adjusted EBITDA was $99.7M (35.4% margin). Operating cash flow was $139.2M; non‑GAAP adjusted free cash flow was $125.1M. The company reiterated 2025 guidance for revenue, adjusted EBITDA margin and EPS, and raised adjusted free cash flow to $195M–$205M. Blackbaud highlighted new embedded AI product updates announced at bbcon 2025 and disclosed a remaining $514M repurchase authorization as of Sept 30, 2025.

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) and GivingTuesday released a report showing that GivingTuesday donors demonstrate higher long-term value and repeat at higher rates than other donors. Key metrics: 65% of GivingTuesday donors gave again in 2025 versus 52% of all donors; GivingTuesday 2024 raised $3.6 billion from 36 million U.S. participants. The mean GivingTuesday gift was $506 in 2024 (median $75).

The report highlights generational patterns (Gen Z first-time donors 7%, median gift $50; millennials 18% of first-time donors, 48% retention; Gen X median $100; baby boomers 41% of donors, 54% retention; Silent Generation 58% retention), recommends AI-driven donor engagement, and lists free Blackbaud and GivingTuesday resources ahead of GivingTuesday on December 2, 2025.

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) announced the 2026 North America Corporate Social Impact Summit, scheduled for March 30–April 1, 2026 at the Conrad Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee.

This free, in-person event will bring together over 250 social good professionals for two days of keynotes, breakout sessions, networking, interactive give-back activities, and exclusive previews of YourCause product innovations coming in 2026. Registration opens in October 2025, with early access for bbcon 2025 attendees. The Summit aims to deliver strategic and tactical CSR insights while preserving an intimate, high-quality attendee experience and accessibility across venues.