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Our commitment to people and culture centers on creating a great place to work, and shapes how we support employee engagement, development, well‑being, and inclusion so that our people can do meaningful work with clarity, confidence, and purpose. See how we’re making progress in our 2025 Impact Report. https://blkb.co/4wMbAT8

Welcome to Blackbaud to a few of our newest customers! We’re excited to see how you’ll use your Blackbaud solutions to advance your missions. You’re joining a global community unlike any other—let’s keep driving impact, together. 🏛️ Universität Wien (University of Vienna) advances research, education, and global scholarship as one of Europe’s leading academic institutions. Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT will support their philanthropic goals by strengthening alumni and donor engagement and enabling long‑term support for academic excellence. 🩺 Women's Health Collective Canada / Association canadienne pour l’équité en santé des femmes unites Canada’s leading women’s health and hospital foundations to advance equity in women’s health research and care. Through collaboration and shared resources, WHCC drives meaningful, lasting change. Powered by Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT and Blackbaud Integrated Payments, WHCC is strengthening its fundraising efforts to advance high-quality research, support education, and build partnerships that drive nationwide change. 🏛️ Somerset House Trust champions artists, creativity, and culture—now powered by Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT and Blackbaud Integrated Payments to support fundraising and deepen connections with their community. 🌸 Lift Women's Foundation advances equity and opportunity for women through education, advocacy, and direct support. Their mission is supported by Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT, Blackbaud Grantmaking and Blackbaud Integrated Payments, fueling meaningful and measurable impact.

New research from Blackbaud Institute is starting to show patterns in how people are experiencing AI across the social impact sector right now. Teams are putting effort into AI. Donors are forming expectations about it. The benefits aren’t evenly distributed yet. That sits at the centre of this research on what drives AI impact and trust in the social sector. You can read it here: https://blkb.co/4uK6xAr A few things stood out to me: 1. For social impact professionals, effort is already there 85% of professionals report using AI at work, yet only about a third said they feel it’s being used very effectively across their organisation. In the research, this often shows up as individual learning moving faster than organisational alignment. People are building their own ways of working with AI, but the connection to broader outcomes is still emerging. 2. For donors, transparency shapes trust There is a clear expectation gap. Around 76% of donors expect transparency in how AI is used, while only 26% of organisations reported that they disclosed this information in their communications. In a sector built on relationships, this becomes part of the experience. How AI is communicated and made visible can influence whether people feel comfortable continuing to engage. 3. A small group of organisations are moving at a different pace Around 10% of organisations reported reaching what you might refer to as a more “mature”, “AI‑adaptive” state. These organisations are connecting how AI is used across teams with how it supports outcomes. Governance, data readiness, and clearer expectations for use tend to show up more consistently in these environments. A few reflections from me: The technology is only one part of the picture. How organisations support people to use it, and how that use is experienced externally, shapes what happens next. This is where I think a lot of the focus will continue to sit: How individual organisations work towards shared practice How transparency shows up in real interactions How trust builds over time through experience That’s where impact can start to take shape.

Corporate giving should move at the speed of need. That’s why we’re excited to announce the expanded availability of Expedited Giving and Expedited Giving+ within our YourCause from Blackbaud suite, helping eligible corporate and employee donations reach nonprofits faster. https://blkb.co/4fRRnVy By accelerating donation delivery through the Blackbaud Verified Network, nonprofits can access funding sooner, while companies can deliver a more connected and transparent giving experience for their employees.

We announced a new way to bring fundraising intelligence directly into the flow of work. The new Microsoft 365 Copilot-enabled agent for Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT extends our customers’ ability to securely use their Blackbaud data within Microsoft 365, including Copilot Chat, Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel. As AI adoption accelerates across the social impact sector, we make AI practical, trusted, and accessible where work happens, so fundraisers can act with confidence, in context, and without disruption. Read more: https://blkb.co/3S4bV3Y

🌽 How one food bank grew online revenue by 28% and increased online donors by 19%. FeedMore WNY Foundation is strengthening its fundraising strategy with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT and integrated online giving tools—unlocking deeper donor insights and a better digital giving experience. Swipe to see how tailored outreach and smarter data are fueling impact across their community. Read the full story: https://blkb.co/4fW86FL

The AI for Social Impact Certification Program helps you use AI responsibly, so that you can protect trust and advance your mission. Get started: https://blkb.co/4aHRbFj

Meet the finalists for the 2026 Blackbaud Impact Awards! We're proud to spotlight organizations and individuals around the world achieving extraordinary results using Blackbaud software to strengthen fundraising, deepen engagement, streamline operations, and advance their missions. Explore this year's finalists and join us in celebrating their achievements: https://blkb.co/4w65onc 🏆 Award winners will be announced on August 17.

Many social impact orgs are adopting AI. Not all are seeing meaningful results. We surveyed 1,300+ social impact professionals to understand why. One thing stood out: Adoption isn’t the differentiator. The organizations seeing stronger outcomes aren’t just experimenting, they’re investing in: ✔️ governance ✔️ data readiness ✔️ transparency ✔️ intentional use In this video, Kate Averett Anderson, Blackbaud Institute's Research and Publications Lead, breaks down what we’re calling the “AI maturity dividend” and why these foundations matter more than the technology itself. Watch the video to learn more, then explore our latest report, Bridging the AI Effectiveness Gap: https://blkb.co/43SM0yt