This year, Blackbaud continued to deepen its commitment to global communities, not only by delivering essential technology to mission-driven organizations, but also by actively contributing to philanthropic initiatives around the world.

Blackbaud will ring the closing bell at the Nasdaq stock exchange to kick off GivingTuesday, the global movement focused on spreading generosity on the Tuesday following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. New research from the Blackbaud Institute in partnership with GivingTuesday shows that donors who give on GivingTuesday are far more likely to continue future giving, which underscores the importance of this day for nonprofit organizations.

Blackbaud has once again been named one of America’s Greenest Companies by Newsweek, earning a spot on the 2026 list. Blackbaud was also included on the 2025 list, as well as Newsweek’s World’s Greenest Companies 2025.

Blackbaud is thrilled to announce the return of the North America Corporate Social Impact Summit, taking place 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 and industry leaders for two days of collaboration, strategy and inspiration focused on the future of corporate philanthropy and employee engagement, as well as product innovation reveals.

The Blackbaud Institute released a new report, Risk Readiness: A Report on Leading with Confidence in Uncertain Times. Drawing from a national survey of 549 social impact professionals, the findings reveal that organizations that embrace proactive strategies and cultivate a culture of innovation are not only weathering uncertainty but emerging stronger and more resilient.

reveals that 72% of corporate social responsibility (CSR) teams have seen their roles expand amid heightened scrutiny of companies’ social impact efforts.

Mike Gianoni, president, CEO, and vice chairman of the board of directors at Blackbaud, joined Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) for a timely conversation on how technology is transforming the future of corporate purpose and stakeholder engagement. In a wide-ranging interview with CECP CEO Daryl Brewster, Mike breaks down how business leaders are leveraging AI, data, and cloud software to accelerate social impact. In doing so, they are also bringing out the best in their employees (especially Gen Z team members), showing up authentically in communities that matter, and driving long-term value creation.

Blackbaud released its 2024 Impact Report, sharing how the company has advanced its environmental, social and governance priorities in the past year. “At Blackbaud, we not only continue to fuel social impact through our innovative software solutions, but we also walk the talk by addressing the issues that matter most to our people, our planet, and our society,” said Mike Gianoni, president, CEO, and vice chairman of the board of directors, Blackbaud. “Our latest impact report provides an in-depth look at the standards we hold ourselves to as corporate citizens and the positive changes we’re committed to making in the world. Together we’re driving meaningful change and making a lasting impact.”

Blackbaud has been recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of the World’s Greenest Companies 2025. This distinction is the result of one of the most comprehensive sustainability studies globally, incorporating expert assessments, ESG performance data, and millions of data points across key environmental metrics.