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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.

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) announced that renowned organizational psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant will deliver a keynote speech at bbcon 2025, scheduled for October 6-8 in Philadelphia.

The conference will feature over 100 sessions focused on social impact and technology. Grant, Wharton's top-rated professor and author of six bestselling books, brings extensive experience advising organizations like Google and the Gates Foundation. His TED talks have garnered over 35 million views, and his podcasts have achieved 90 million downloads.

The event offers both in-person and virtual attendance options, with early bird pricing available until July 8.

Blackbaud (BLKB) has released its 13th annual YourCause CSR Industry Review, analyzing corporate social responsibility data from over 300 companies with 7M+ global employees in 2024. Key findings show stable employee giving with an average annual donation of $744 and company match of $730. Volunteer engagement remained steady at 13 hours per volunteer annually, with smaller companies (<1,000 employees) leading at 63.8% engagement. Notable trends include increased large team volunteer events, higher payroll giving participation, and 46% of total donations funded by company dollars. Corporate grants saw significant growth, with average grant amounts increasing 13% and median sum of grants per client rising 38%. The report confirms that companies offering both giving and volunteer programs achieve higher engagement rates than those with single initiatives.

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) launched its annual bbdevdays virtual conference, showcasing its AI strategy and latest innovations for social impact tech developers. The company unveiled its Intelligence for Good® AI strategy, featuring predictive AI capabilities that help identify billions in untapped giving potential and AI-powered donor communications. A key highlight was the preview of Blackbaud Copilot, an AI assistant enabling natural language data interaction. The company also revealed plans for Agentic AI implementation to enhance fundraising operations through personalized donor management and stewardship. The conference demonstrates Blackbaud's commitment to an open ecosystem, offering developers access to SKY UX® and Microsoft Power Platform integrations, enabling both technical and non-technical users to create custom solutions.

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for social impact, has appointed Bill Fort as Senior Vice President of North America Sales, reporting to Chief Commercial Officer David Benjamin. Fort brings 25 years of software sales leadership experience, previously serving as Area Vice President of Sales at Salesforce, where he led teams across higher education, K-12, nonprofit, and Canadian sales sectors. His extensive background includes leadership positions at Oracle, SAP, SAS Institute, and CGI. Fort, who holds a degree from California State University, Chico, began his career working with inner-city teens and maintains active involvement in the nonprofit community through volunteer leadership and board service. In his new role, he will lead Blackbaud's U.S. and Canadian sales teams focused on serving social impact customers.

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) released its 2024 Impact Report, showcasing significant achievements in corporate social responsibility. The company processed over $100B through its platforms annually and handled 20M donations via JustGiving. Key highlights include: 70% employee volunteering rate, 92% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2019, and 100% carbon neutrality for 2024. The company provided 18,000 courses through LinkedIn Learning and maintained strong governance with specialized councils for AI and data security. Blackbaud's environmental efforts earned them 4th place among 450 companies on USA Today's Climate Leaders 2024 list, while achieving 25% energy and 21% water reduction at their global headquarters since 2019.

The Blackbaud Institute has released "The Status of Fundraising in the AI Era" report, revealing a strong correlation between technology adoption and fundraising success among social impact organizations. The study shows that 72% of organizations met or exceeded their fundraising targets in the past year.

Key findings highlight that 82% of nonprofits are using AI tools, primarily for content creation, with some utilizing it for prospecting and wealth screening. However, only 14% have formal AI policies in place. The report also found that 60% of fundraisers believe better training would improve technology use, while 56% emphasize the need for improved system integration. Among organizations that experienced revenue growth, 44% attributed it to adequate resourcing.

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) has been named to Newsweek's World's Greenest Companies 2025 list, ranking among the top 750 publicly listed companies across 26 countries for environmental sustainability performance. The recognition follows a comprehensive study by Plant-A Insights Group evaluating over 8,000 companies based on ESG performance and environmental metrics.

Key achievements include a 90% reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions since 2019 and partnerships with environmental organizations like Project Drawdown. The company has also earned spots on Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2025 list and USA Today's America's Climate Leaders 2024 list. Companies selected for the World's Greenest Companies list must meet EU sustainability standards and have over 1,000 employees.

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) has announced the return of its in-person K-12 user conference, scheduled for July 2026 in Boston. The event aims to connect K-12 independent school leaders and staff with Blackbaud product experts and peers. The conference will feature keynote speakers, product sessions focused on enrollment and retention, and direct access to product demos and workshops. A notable highlight is the revival of the 'Unconference' experience, an open forum where educators drive the agenda.

The announcement was made during the ATLIS annual conference in Atlanta, where Blackbaud served as a Diamond Sponsor. The company also revealed that bbcon 2025 will be held from October 6-8 in Philadelphia. Registration details and early bird pricing for the 2026 K-12 User Conference will be announced in the coming months.