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. 

Carrie Cobb of Blackbaud explores key trends, including rising giving, generational shifts, and the transformative role of AI—highlighting how digital maturity and data health are driving success in the nonprofit sector.

Blackbaud has launched its 2025 Ultimate End-of-Year Fundraising Toolkit, a comprehensive, free resource designed to help organizations power end-of-year fundraising success.

Blackbaud and Constant Contact announced the initial release of a strategic integration to transform digital engagement across the social impact sector. This groundbreaking collaboration will embed Constant Contact’s powerful AI-driven digital marketing platform within Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT®, the world’s most popular fundraising software.

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.

We’re proud to announce that Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT® and Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT® have won 2025 Top Rated Awards from TrustRadius, a site that helps technology buyers make informed decisions by providing verified reviews and ratings.

Blackbaud kicked off bbdevdays, its annual virtual conference for social impact tech developers of all skill levels, with highlights on its AI strategy and vision. Over the course of three days, participants explore innovative ways to automate and extend their flexible Blackbaud solutions alongside Blackbaud pros, partners and peers.

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