2025 benchmarks are in: +4.3% for the typical organization, 36.1% of giving in Q4, and growth leaning toward ≥$1K gifts. https://blkb.co/4mBi56k Use these macro patterns to benchmark your year—whether you tracked with the typical org or you took your own path. #BlackbaudInstitute
About us
Blackbaud is the world’s leading provider of AI-powered solutions for social impact. We empower the people and institutions changing the world—accelerating human progress and building a future where resources move at the speed of need. We serve nonprofits, K–12 schools, higher education, arts and cultural organizations, healthcare, corporate impact teams, and individual changemakers with intelligent solutions for giving, connecting, and engaging. Our responsible, purpose-built AI engine is fueled by the world’s largest philanthropic dataset and embedded directly into the workflows teams rely on, from fundraising and nonprofit financial management to digital giving, grantmaking, and education management. With the deepest expertise, the most connected solutions, and the largest impact network, Blackbaud helps organizations achieve what wouldn’t be possible alone. We bring clarity to complex decisions and scale to the flow of resources between organizations and the millions of individuals who support them through donations, workplace giving, and more. Trusted by millions of users, Blackbaud technologies, including YourCause® and JustGiving, help power more than $100 billion in donations, grants, and investments each year, helping the people and institutions doing mission‑driven work build momentum with confidence. Learn more at www.blackbaud.com
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- Charleston, South Carolina
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- nonprofit, technology, fundraising, cms, online giving, nptech, CRM, SaaS, social good, foundations, fund accounting, Higher Education, Healthcare, Analytics, Crowdfundraising, financial management, social impact, and AI
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Updates
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This #EarthDay reminds us that meaningful change comes from intentional choices. 🌎 We've now achieved 100% carbon neutrality for five years, and we’re applying that same intentionality to how we design and deploy AI—prioritizing responsible resource use and long‑term strength for the social impact sector. Read more about our commitment to sustainability: https://blkb.co/4cEdV9s
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Responsible AI is now a board-level priority for social impact organizations. Join us on Apr. 23 (1:00 p.m. ET) with McKinsey & Company as we share clear, actionable guidance on governance, human oversight, and purpose-built AI designed for mission-critical workflows. Save your spot: https://blkb.co/41CgrrJ
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Alvernia University is using Blackbaud's Development Agent to support donor engagement at scale. Hear directly from their team about how the Development Agent is transforming and accelerating their fundraising workflow. Learn more about Agents for Good™️ here: https://blkb.co/4cgyxnQ
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What does the data tell us about giving in a volatile year? #BlackbaudInstitute Research and Publications Lead Kate Averett Anderson shares insights from the Blackbaud Institute’s 2025 Trends in Giving report—highlighting continued growth, the growing role of midlevel giving, and where opportunity still exists for nonprofits of all sizes. https://lnkd.in/eQqcpvnH
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Confidence in AI starts with responsibility. That’s why we build AI using representative philanthropic data, rigorous bias audits, and transparent design—so social impact organizations can act with clarity and trust. Learn more about how responsible AI supports the work that matters most: https://blkb.co/4mxnlbn
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Unlike other fundraising agents, Blackbaud Development Agent works where you work—right inside your donor database. https://blkb.co/47zLzLG No bolt‑on tools. No risky data movement. No missing information. Instead, you get cutting-edge agentic AI that’s embedded within your system and designed with the security, human oversight, and responsible AI governance your donors expect.
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Giving grew last year. This data spotlight benchmarks the typical organization’s* year and shows where growth concentrated—timing, gift bands, and yearend. https://blkb.co/4cxtDTQ Use the macro view to prepare for the opportunities of 2026. #BlackbaudInstitute
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Great conversations, new perspectives, and a shared focus on what’s next. At the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) National Leaders Conference, we heard how Canadian independent schools are adapting with clarity and confidence—rethinking how they connect communities, engage families, and plan for the future. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to share their challenges, priorities, and ideas.
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Using AI to save time but worried about losing your edge? Join us for a practical webinar hosted by nonprofit expert and innovator Beth Kanter: https://blkb.co/47Hatcw Learn how to stay in the driver’s seat with AI: what to automate, when to use AI as a thought partner, and when human judgment matters most—so you can deepen donor relationships and grow impact with confidence.
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