bbcon 2024 was packed with excitement, innovation and big announcements. From groundbreaking fundraising AI tools to new integrations and updates for core products, we showcased six weeks of innovation coming to our product portfolio – all focused on driving more connection and delivering more context. Whether you were there in person, tuning in remotely, or you’re waiting to catch the replay through the free virtual pass, we’ve got you covered with this breakdown of everything shared in our day one tech keynote.

Blackbaud kicked off its annual technology conference, bbcon, announcing a wide range of innovation shaping the future of social impact technology. Product updates focused on building connection between solutions and teams while delivering contextual intelligence—all to help social impact organizations raise more, save more and work smarter.

Blackbaud announced the general availability of Blackbaud Donation Forms for U.S. Blackbaud CRM™ and Blackbaud Altru® customers, including both Optimized Donation Forms and Standard Donation Forms. These donation forms, already available in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT®, help social impact organizations raise more, streamline the donor experience, simplify administrative tasks, and reduce processing costs, enabling them to sustain and grow their missions. See the forms in action here.

Blackbaud and Microsoft announced plans to enhance the value provided to the nonprofit and education markets. Blackbaud customers will soon benefit from deeper integration of Microsoft AI and analytics into software that is purpose-built for the unique business operations of social impact organizations — without the need for costly customizations.

Blackbaud has announced the integration of multiple Microsoft products – including Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and Microsoft Power BI – into Blackbaud Impact Edge™, the company’s new data and storytelling solution that’s currently under development.

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, announced a partnership with CAF America, a global grantmaking organization, to support the processing of donations made through the YourCause® from Blackbaud® platform to charitable organizations based in India.

During its semi-annual Product Update Briefings, Blackbaud shared enhancements that will more deeply connect customers’ business offices, incorporate AI for greater impact, and deliver a unified view for Raiser’s Edge NXT®.