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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) 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.
Blackbaud has announced key leadership changes, promoting Chad Anderson to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Anderson, a 12-year company veteran who previously served as Chief Accounting Officer, will oversee financial reporting, controls, and investor relations.
Former CFO Tony Boor, after 14 successful years, transitions to a new role as Executive Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategy. In this position, Boor will focus on advancing Blackbaud's long-term value and driving enterprise-wide strategies.
Anderson brings significant experience from his previous roles at Blackbaud and Brightpoint, where he served as VP of Finance for international operations and CFO of the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Both Anderson and Boor will remain on Blackbaud's executive leadership team as the company works toward becoming a Rule of 45 company by 2030.
Blackbaud reported its Q1 2025 financial results, showing mixed performance with organic growth despite overall revenue decline. The company's total revenue was $270.7 million, down 3.1% due to EVERFI divestiture, while non-GAAP organic revenue grew 5.8%.
Key highlights include:
- Recurring revenue at $264.1 million (97.6% of total revenue)
- GAAP operating margin improved to 7.5% (up 370 basis points)
- Non-GAAP operating margin reached 28.6% (up 270 basis points)
- GAAP earnings per share remained stable at $0.10
- Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 34.3%
The company reaffirmed its 2025 guidance, projecting revenue of $1.115-1.125 billion and organic growth of 4.5-5.4%. Blackbaud repurchased approximately 4% of common stock and remains focused on becoming a Rule of 45 company by 2030.
Blackbaud has announced its enhanced partner ecosystem for K-12 independent schools, enabling them to customize their software solutions through SKY API. The company's Total School Solution offers comprehensive software for enrollment, student information, learning management, tuition, fundraising, and accounting.
Key partner integrations include:
- Almabase - Two-way integration for alumni engagement and fundraising
- August Schools - Digital hub for student health and wellness
- BrightArrow - Communications and emergency notifications
- Odin - Non-tuition expense management
- PaperSave - Invoice automation and payment processing
- UBIQ Education - School website management
Success stories include Berwick Academy's implementation of Odin for streamlined payments and Calvert Hall College High School's use of BrightArrow and August Schools for enhanced communication and student wellness services.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) announces its role as presenting sponsor for the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) ICON conference, scheduled for April 27-29, 2025, in Seattle. The conference, themed 'Elevating Impact,' will feature Blackbaud-hosted educational sessions focusing on human-centric fundraising and AI integration.
At the event, Blackbaud will showcase product updates, including a preview of the upcoming Constant Contact integration for Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT®, designed to enhance digital marketing and donor communication. The company continues its support of AFP through the Blackbaud Development Fund, providing scholarships for underrepresented fundraisers and backing the AFP's Emerging Leaders Mentor Program.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) has announced the launch of Blackbaud Integrated Payments, an expanded payment processing solution that builds upon their previous Blackbaud Merchant Services functionality. The new system will extend payment capabilities to third-party software providers through Blackbaud's Payments API and integrate with YourCause for corporate employee giving programs.
Key features include optimized checkout experience, automated credit card updating, fraud detection, and centralized reporting. Organizations using Blackbaud's Complete Cover™ have enjoyed 0% processing and saved millions in fees. The platform has demonstrated up to 30% conversion rates and 40% increases in donations through Optimized Donation Forms.
The new Expedited Giving feature, launching later in 2025, will accelerate donation distribution from corporate giving programs, making funds available to nonprofits up to 95% faster. Partners already utilizing the system include Almabase, Odin, SmartTHING, SwipeTrack, and Pledge.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), a leading software provider for social impact, has scheduled its first quarter 2025 financial results announcement for Wednesday, April 30, 2025, before U.S. market opening.
The company will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results. Investors can join via live webcast at investor.blackbaud.com or through dial-in numbers: 1-877-407-3088 (US) or +1 201-389-0927 (International). The webcast recording will be archived on Blackbaud's investor webpage for future reference.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) has launched nominations for its 2025 Impact Awards, celebrating organizations leveraging their software for social impact. The awards program features seven categories recognizing excellence in technology utilization and organizational achievement.
The categories include:
- The Silo Buster Award for breaking down organizational barriers
- The Changemaker Award for tech innovation
- The Fueling Greatness Award for goal achievement
- The Data Strategist Award for data-driven success
- The Futurist Award for ecosystem utilization
- The Outstanding Leadership Award for executive excellence
- The Rising Star Award for emerging talent
Nominations are open until June 13, 2025, with winners to be celebrated at bbcon 2025 in Philadelphia from October 6-8. The previous year's winners included organizations like Adventist Health, Combat Stress, and University of Manitoba.