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Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB) is a software company focused on powering social impact, and its news flow reflects that mission. The company regularly issues updates on product innovation, artificial intelligence capabilities, corporate social responsibility initiatives, financial performance and ecosystem programs that support nonprofits, educational institutions, corporations and individual change makers.
Investors and practitioners following BLKB news can expect announcements about new AI-powered features in solutions such as Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT, Financial Edge NXT, Luminate Online, TeamRaiser, YourCause CSRconnect, YourCause GrantsConnect, Blackbaud Impact Edge and a range of K–12 education products. Recent communications have highlighted purpose-built AI tools, Agents for Good, Anthropic-powered fundraising connectors and intelligent workflows designed for fundraising, financial management, digital giving, grantmaking, CSR and education management.
Blackbaud also reports on its role as a convener in the social impact sector. News items cover events like bbcon, the K–12 User Conference and the North America Corporate Social Impact Summit, as well as the Social Good Startup Program and Blackbaud Institute research releases. These stories provide insight into how the company engages with customers, partners and startups, and how its philanthropic dataset informs sector-wide best practices.
For those tracking BLKB stock, the news stream includes quarterly earnings releases, capital allocation updates such as stock repurchase program changes, and Form 8-K references. Together, these articles offer a view into Blackbaud’s strategic priorities, product roadmap and ongoing investment in AI and data-driven tools for the global social impact community.
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.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) will report third quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, prior to U.S. market open.
The company will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET the same day. A live webcast will be available and archived at investor.blackbaud.com, and live dial-in numbers are 1-877-407-3088 or +1 201-389-0927.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) unveiled a suite of AI innovations at bbcon 2025, introducing 70+ embedded, sector-specific AI capabilities and agentic virtual teammates called Blackbaud Agents for Good. Key launches include the Development Agent for proactive donor portfolio management, Chat for Blackbaud AI, Document Intelligence for invoice-to-AP automation, and Expedited Giving that speeds donation disbursement by up to 95%. Blackbaud also announced the AI Coalition for Social Impact with founding members such as Anthropic, Databricks, and OneTrust, plus a free, platform-agnostic AI for Social Impact certification course. Next bbcon: Sept 29–Oct 1, 2026 in Columbus, OH.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) on October 6, 2025 announced a broad rollout of more than 70 embedded, sector-specific AI capabilities, launching an agentic AI suite called Agents for Good and unveiling the AI Coalition for Social Impact to expand responsible AI adoption across nonprofits. The first agent, a Development Agent, aims to autonomously identify and steward donors. Blackbaud said its platform generates 30 billion predictions annually and reported a 22% increase in third-party marketplace integrations over the past year. The coalition will offer a free, platform-agnostic AI for Social Impact Certification to build sector AI skills and governance.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) announced significant updates to its Impact Edge™ CSR reporting solution, enhancing its AI capabilities and data integration features. The platform now includes a new Charity Discovery Tool, powered by partnerships with True Impact® and Candid, providing comprehensive nonprofit data analysis capabilities.
Key enhancements include advanced AI-powered features for natural language processing and data visualization, improved dashboard functionality with custom goal tracking, and enhanced group performance monitoring. The platform's new charity discovery dashboard combines True Impact's outcome-based data with Candid's nonprofit intelligence to help CSR professionals make more informed decisions about partnerships and investments.
The update also introduces AI translations for CSRconnect® and an early adoption program for Form Intelligence in GrantsConnect®, streamlining grant application processes.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the AI for social impact leader, hosted its annual Social Good Startup Program showcase at its Charleston headquarters. The event featured nine innovative startups pitching their solutions to address various social impact challenges.
The 2025 cohort includes Altruify, Boost My School, Collective, Connect To Give, Daffodil, KarmaSuite, Mentor Spaces, Pledge, and Revere Software. Their solutions range from AI-powered charitable giving democratization to alumni engagement platforms and employee volunteering program management.
Public voting for the most promising solution is open through October 7, with winners to be announced at bbcon2025 in Philadelphia. All startups will showcase their solutions in the conference's Expo Hall.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the AI for social impact leader, has announced the winners of its 2025 Impact Awards across seven categories. The awards recognize organizations and individuals achieving exceptional results using Blackbaud's software solutions.
The winners include notable organizations like Save the Children, Alvernia University, and Capgemini Americas, demonstrating success in areas such as fundraising transformation, data strategy, and technological innovation. Key achievements include Alvernia University exceeding a $70 million capital campaign goal and University of Indianapolis achieving consecutive $10M+ fundraising years.
The awards span categories including Changemaker, Silo Buster, Data Strategist, Fueling Greatness, Futurist, Outstanding Leadership, and Rising Star, highlighting excellence in technology adoption, data management, and mission advancement.