Blackbaud and Vertical Insure today announced they are partnering to simplify how K-12 schools offer tuition refund protection to families. By integrating Vertical Insure’s unique operating model within Blackbaud’s K–12 solutions, the two companies are shifting the burden of insurance administration away from schools and into the platform ecosystem, enabling schools to focus on what matters most: supporting students and families.

During the Product Update Briefings, Blackbaud showcased its latest innovations featured at bbcon 2025, including the Development Agent – the very first of the company’s Agents for Good™ – which will operate proactively to manage donor portfolios, communicate with supporters, follow through on outreach, and enable organizations to reach prospective donors they couldn’t reach before.

Blackbaud is excited to bring back its in-person K–12 User Conference, taking place July 15–17, 2026, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place in Boston, MA.  

bbcon 2025 brought thousands of social impact leaders together for three days of innovation, connection, and bold announcements. From seismic shifts in AI to product breakthroughs that make work easier and impact faster, this year’s event was all about helping organizations move with more confidence, connection and possibility. 

Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT® and its rapidly developing AI capabilities directly address these needs. Using the latest technology, schools can run their fundraising efforts with greater efficiency, more personalized engagement and improved results—ushering in a new era for K–12 advancement.

Blackbaud concluded bbcon 2025, its premier annual tech conference for nonprofits, schools, healthcare organizations, universities, and corporate social responsibility teams. The electric three-day event unveiled a new era of intelligent action—powered by Blackbaud AI—driving impact at scale through the world’s largest network of people and causes.

Blackbaud announced a massive array of new embedded AI capabilities coming to its product portfolio, along with bold commitments to eliminate barriers that prevent nonprofits and other mission-driven organizations from fully harnessing responsible AI— including spearheading an industry coalition to confront systemic challenges. 

In today’s challenging Higher Education landscape, advancement leaders face mounting pressure—from enrollment volatility to donor stewardship. Blackbaud’s Intelligence for Good® strategy offers a transformative approach, leveraging AI to streamline fundraising, financial planning, and scholarship administration.