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

Blackbaud released its 13th annual YourCause CSR Industry Review, analyzing corporate social responsibility (CSR) program data and employees’ philanthropic behavior. The report provides insights and trends from more than 300 companies and their 7M+ employees, using data collected between January and December 2024 within Blackbaud’s YourCause® CSRconnect®, GrantsConnect® and NPOconnect® solutions.

Blackbaud shared a wide range of enhancements and upcoming innovation across its product portfolio at its recent semi-annual Product Update Briefings.

Blackbaud gathered hundreds of social good professionals and corporate leaders at its YourCause® from Blackbaud® Corporate Social Impact Summit in Dallas. Attendees heard from industry experts and received an exclusive preview of product innovation, including how YourCause is integrating AI, transforming the giving process, helping companies unleash generosity, and revolutionizing corporate social impact reporting.

Blackbaud is sharing how its customers are raising funds for ongoing disaster relief and recovery efforts for the people of Los Angeles in the wake of the catastrophic fires that burned more than 50,000 acres and destroyed many communities. “In this difficult time, we’re proud to support our customers’ vital work to help individuals and communities across the greater Los Angeles area get back on their feet,” said Mike Gianoni, president, CEO and vice chairman of the board of directors, Blackbaud. “From nonprofits to corporate foundations to K-12 schools, our customers are stepping up and providing critical resources for affected communities and the rebuilding process. We’re honored to support these organizations and power the impact that will make a tangible difference in so many lives.”

Blackbaud and Nacional Monte de Piedad, a 250-year-old public assistance and financial institution with over 300 locations and a nationwide presence in Mexico, have announced a partnership to support the processing of donations made through the YourCause® from Blackbaud® platform to Mexican charitable organizations.

Blackbaud announced that its 2025 annual major gift will support the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), a nonprofit organization that helps individuals, foundations and corporations increase the effectiveness of their philanthropic response to disasters and humanitarian crises.

Blackbaud has announced an industry-leading partnership with True Impact®, a social impact measurement platform that helps social change leaders at purpose-driven enterprises demonstrate how their cash, volunteerism and in-kind donations translate into concrete results.

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.