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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) 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.
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.