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Nominations Open for the 2025 Blackbaud Impact Awards

Blackbaud, renowned for its commitment to enhancing social impact through technology, has officially opened nominations for its much-anticipated 2025 Impact Awards. This annual event seeks to recognize and celebrate organizations and leaders who have made remarkable strides in their communities through innovative use of technology.

For over four decades, Blackbaud has been at the forefront of empowering organizations by providing essential software solutions that enable social change. The Impact Awards serve as a testament to the transformative achievements of Blackbaud's users across diverse sectors, including education, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations.

A Glimpse into the Award Categories

The 2025 awards will feature seven categories, each designed to honor different aspects of social impact efforts. Notably, one new category has been introduced this year:

1. The Silo Buster Award: Recognizes organizations that foster collaboration to break down barriers within their operations, thereby amplifying their impact.
2. The Changemaker Award: Celebrates organizations that have swiftly adapted to new technological capabilities, overcoming challenges to achieve outstanding results.
3. The Fueling Greatness Award: Spotlights organizations that set ambitious and measurable goals and either meet or surpass them.
4. The Data Strategist Award: Acknowledges organizations that successfully leverage data-informed decision-making to gain a competitive edge in their initiatives.
5. The Futurist Award: Highlights organizations utilizing Blackbaud's flexible ecosystem to implement creative and impactful solutions.
6. The Outstanding Leadership Award: Honors exceptional executive leaders who inspire and empower their teams to drive meaningful change.
7. The Rising Star Award: Introduces a fresh category to recognize promising individuals at the manager level or lower, who demonstrate significant potential in the social impact arena.

Previous Winners Inspire Future Entries

The previous year's awards showcased a diverse array of finalists, including organizations like Adventist Health and the University of Manitoba. These winners exhibited excellence in their respective fields, illustrating the profound effect that technology can have in enhancing social impact. This year’s awards continue that tradition by inviting Blackbaud customers worldwide to nominate their organizations and outstanding leaders.

Important Dates and Celebrations

The timeline for nominations is crucial. Entries for the 2025 Blackbaud Impact Awards will be accepted until June 13, 2025. The winners will be acknowledged during the bbcon 2025 conference, scheduled to take place from October 6-8 in Philadelphia. This event promises to be a gathering of minds focused on catalyzing social change through technology.

About Blackbaud

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) stands out as a leader in providing software tailored for social impact. With a mission to accelerate change in nonprofit and educational sectors, its platforms have facilitated over $100 billion in funds raised and managed. Recognized for its responsible corporate practices and commitment to remote work, Blackbaud operates globally, making a difference across various communities.

To learn more about the 2025 Impact Awards and how to participate, please visit blackbaud.com/impact-awards. Let this be an opportunity to showcase the incredible work being done for social good and inspire others to follow suit.