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Blackbaud reports developments in social impact software for nonprofits, foundations, corporations, schools, higher education institutions, healthcare organizations and other mission-driven customers. Company news commonly covers AI-powered fundraising, fund accounting, award management, payments and billing, customer outcomes, product launches and partnerships across its social impact platform.
Recurring updates also include quarterly financial results, guidance, sector research from the Blackbaud Institute, education-market initiatives, and company events such as bbcon. Product and platform themes include Intelligence for Good, Agent for Good, the Development Agent, Raiser's Edge NXT and related tools designed for fundraising, donor engagement, financial management and social impact operations.
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.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leader in AI for social impact, has been recognized as #20 on Fast Company's 2025 Best Workplaces for Innovators list. The company's culture of innovation is demonstrated through its $220 million R&D investment in 2024 and various employee-focused innovation programs.
Key initiatives include the AI for Blackbaud cohort program, Tech Thursday professional development days, and the Off the Grid hackathon event. Organizations using Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge NXT® have experienced a 44% average increase in total dollars raised. The company's remote-flexible workforce strategy has led to impressive engagement, with 70% of employees volunteering in 2024—triple the national average—and one in seven serving on nonprofit boards.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) has announced significant updates to its K-12 Education Management portfolio, focusing on enhancing its Learning Management System (LMS) and Student Information System (SIS). The company has introduced a key integration with Google Classroom, enabling real-time data synchronization and grade exports between platforms.
Notable improvements include an AI-powered question generator, a unified portal experience, and a new assignment creation interface that delivers 30% time savings for teachers. The company is also launching an Early Adopter Program featuring Turnitin integration and enhanced assessment tools. Additional integrations include PowerSchool's Schoology Learning, with more partnerships planned for the future.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) has released its 2025 Risk Readiness Report through the Blackbaud Institute, analyzing risk management in social impact organizations. The study, based on a survey of 549 social impact professionals, identifies three organizational segments: Reactive (23%), Responsive (48%), and Proactive (29%).
The research reveals that organizations prioritizing technology and talent show greater resilience, regardless of size. Key findings show that while government policy changes and revenue are top concerns, only 30% of professionals feel prepared for these challenges. Notably, 57% of proactive organizations had fewer than 100 employees, and only 37% reported annual revenue over $11 million, demonstrating that strategic mindset outweighs resources in risk management effectiveness.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading software provider for social impact, reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, achieving its highest-ever quarterly Rule of 40 score at 45.3%. Despite a 2.1% decline in GAAP revenue to $281.4 million due to EVERFI divestiture, non-GAAP organic revenue grew 6.8%. The company demonstrated significant profitability improvements with GAAP operating margin increasing 540 basis points to 20.1% and non-GAAP operating margin rising 350 basis points to 33.5%.
Following strong H1 2025 performance, Blackbaud raised its full-year guidance, projecting revenue of $1.120-1.130 billion and non-GAAP earnings per share of $4.30-$4.50. The company maintains a robust stock repurchase program with $545 million remaining authorization and continues advancing its Intelligence for Good® AI strategy.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), a leading software provider for social impact, has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results announcement for Wednesday, July 30, 2025, before U.S. markets open. The company will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results.
Investors can access the conference call through a live dial-in (1-877-407-3088 or +1 201-389-0927) or via webcast at investor.blackbaud.com. The webcast recording will be archived on Blackbaud's investor webpage for future reference.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) and Constant Contact have announced a strategic integration that combines Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge NXT® fundraising software with Constant Contact's AI-powered digital marketing platform. The integration will enable social impact organizations to enhance their digital engagement and fundraising capabilities.
The partnership offers three key benefits: enhanced supporter engagement through personalized multi-channel campaigns, accelerated campaign creation using AI-powered tools, and streamlined operations with automated data synchronization between platforms. The rollout begins in July 2025, with general availability expected in early August.