{"id":15726,"date":"2024-01-16T13:08:31","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T18:08:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=15726"},"modified":"2025-07-29T15:18:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T19:18:22","slug":"blackbauds-tech-accelerator-program-welcomes-eight-new-startups-bringing-cutting-edge-technology-to-the-social-impact-sector","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/newsroom\/article\/blackbauds-tech-accelerator-program-welcomes-eight-new-startups-bringing-cutting-edge-technology-to-the-social-impact-sector","title":{"rendered":"Blackbaud\u2019s Tech Accelerator Program Welcomes Eight New Startups Bringing Cutting Edge Technology to the Social Impact Sector"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Startups in the January 2024 Cohort of the Blackbaud Social Good Startup Program are Delivering Innovative Solutions for Nonprofits, Schools and Individual Givers<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Charleston, S.C. (January 16, 2024)<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2014 <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Blackbaud<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today announced the newest cohort of participants in its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/social-good-startup-program\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Social Good Startup Program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. The program is a tech accelerator designed to support early-stage software companies focused on solving problems that matter to the social impact community.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">With eight new participants, the January cohort continues to support startups focused on developing AI solutions to maximize impact for nonprofits and companies focused on social responsibility, as well as those with founders from backgrounds typically underrepresented in the technology industry.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;Our Social Good Startup Program is a one-of-a-kind initiative that lets startups demonstrate their innovation as they integrate with Blackbaud products, thereby creating additional value for our customers,\u201d said Sudip Datta, chief product officer, Blackbaud. \u201cOver the past few years, we have been able to deploy several market-leading solutions from this program, and we\u2019re thrilled to continue exploring the application of artificial intelligence in social impact with these eight new participants.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The startups in the January 2024 cohort include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"table\" style=\"height: 1458px;\" width=\"950\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%;\" valign=\"top\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15735\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BellesBoard1-09.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1801\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BellesBoard1-09.jpg 1801w, https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BellesBoard1-09-300x88.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BellesBoard1-09-1024x299.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BellesBoard1-09-768x224.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BellesBoard1-09-1536x449.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1801px) 100vw, 1801px\" \/><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW142910273 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nonprofitsectorstrategies.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW142910273 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142910273 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Nonprofit Sector Strategies<\/span><\/span><\/a> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW142910273 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142910273 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">is a public benefit corporation dedicated to helping nonprofits maximize mission impact through strategic planning and board management services.<\/span><\/span> <a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW142910273 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/bellesboard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"FieldRange SCXW142910273 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW142910273 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW142910273 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">BellesBoard<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW142910273 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142910273 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW142910273 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142910273 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\"> its signature product created in 2018, is a board management software solution and mobile app that grows nonprofit boards&#8217; efficiency, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142910273 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">engagement<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142910273 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\"> and fundraising.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%;\" valign=\"top\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15734\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chariot_Logo_1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"229\" height=\"52\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chariot_Logo_1.png 2176w, https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chariot_Logo_1-300x69.png 300w, https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chariot_Logo_1-1024x234.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chariot_Logo_1-768x175.png 768w, https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chariot_Logo_1-1536x351.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chariot_Logo_1-2048x468.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW239046470 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.givechariot.com\/nonprofits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW239046470 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239046470 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Chariot<\/span><\/span><\/a> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW239046470 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239046470 BCX0\">is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239046470 BCX0\">a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239046470 BCX0\">Donor Advised Fund (DAF) fundraising solution <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239046470 BCX0\">designed <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239046470 BCX0\">for nonprofits. I<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239046470 BCX0\">ts<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239046470 BCX0\">three<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239046470 BCX0\">-click DAF payment option integrates with donation forms to unlock more of the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW239046470 BCX0\">$229<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW239046470 BCX0\"> billion<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239046470 BCX0\"> sitting in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW239046470 BCX0\">3<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW239046470 BCX0\"> million<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW239046470 BCX0\"> donors<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239046470 BCX0\">\u2019 DAF accounts. Chariot enables real-time data capture to thank DAF donors <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239046470 BCX0\">immediately<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239046470 BCX0\"> and digital processing to deliver DAF gifts directly to nonprofit bank accounts instead of sending checks in the mail.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW239046470 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%;\" valign=\"top\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/charterboards.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"217\" height=\"70\" \/><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW244801084 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/charterboards.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW244801084 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244801084 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Charterboards<\/span><\/span><\/a> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW244801084 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244801084 BCX0\">enables school leaders to spend less time on administration and more time on academic achievement. Leaders can quickly prepare and manage meeting agendas, board packets and minutes from a single app\u2014then publish to their public-school board site with one click. No more juggling documents, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244801084 BCX0\">PDFs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244801084 BCX0\"> and a CMS just to keep basic board documents up to date online. No more worries about staying in FOIA compliance. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW244801084 BCX0\">Charterboards<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW244801084 BCX0\">handles<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244801084 BCX0\"> repetitive tasks, like approving minutes, taking attendance, and passing motions, so school leaders can spend more time <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244801084 BCX0\">participating<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244801084 BCX0\"> in discussion about school matters.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW244801084 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%;\" valign=\"top\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15732\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Grapevine.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"246\" height=\"65\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Grapevine.png 1496w, https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Grapevine-300x79.png 300w, https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Grapevine-1024x271.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Grapevine-768x203.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 246px) 100vw, 246px\" \/><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW77231910 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/clcqb04.na1.hs-sales-engage.com\/Ctc\/T9+23284\/cLCQB04\/Jks2-6qcW69sMD-6lZ3ldW7mYh_31d6qlMW8HWYB46P41ztW7xbvxF6_ZPTzW3yHMkv932LNNW8hldxS3TF1tmW1V1tp28yC-s4W6n5f2T8F0zl5W5-Fr1j230vH6W64jlMY8NjjQZW15-cTT7vHBJYW1dwlj91fdFd_W6QRt-D4Vpc7FN86Z_h0KBWX6W8JZ9vP3-72_QW2tH2Sd3wd3B7W7Dyltx8sWh3XN8Qt7w6fl9D7VQx8M23BgKxPW7PWSYh2VRF6LW7C14qn1-v4Nvf1ZMMKd04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW77231910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77231910 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Grapevine<\/span><\/span><\/a> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW77231910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77231910 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">is the only platform dedicated to Giving Circles \u2013 where people connect to grow the greater good. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77231910 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">The platform <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77231910 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">help<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77231910 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77231910 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\"> people to connect with other like-minded people, pool their donations, discover nonprofits, and decide together where to give. With tools to keep members connected, collect donations, discover nonprofits, share updates, host voting, report transparently and more, Grapevine makes it simple for groups to launch, grow and succeed. Grapevine has helped direct over $30M to more than 4,000 small, local nonprofits across the country from 60,000 members and more than 1,000 Giving Circles.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%;\" valign=\"top\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/OpenGrants-text-blacktransparency.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/OpenGrants-text-blacktransparency.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/OpenGrants-text-blacktransparency-300x53.png 300w, https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/OpenGrants-text-blacktransparency-768x135.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW222051890 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.opengrants.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW222051890 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222051890 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">OpenGrants<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW222051890 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222051890 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\"> allows grant seekers to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222051890 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">be <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222051890 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">instantly matched to grants for their startup, small business, nonprofit or government. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222051890 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">It<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222051890 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\"> uncover<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222051890 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222051890 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\"> thousands of grants from federal, state, local and private sources across the U.S., then use A<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222051890 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">I<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222051890 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\"> to recommend them. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222051890 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">The platform includes an<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222051890 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\"> embedded marketplace of independent experts to support <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222051890 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">grant seekers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222051890 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\"> and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222051890 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\"> lets users hire the help they need when they need it.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW222051890 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%;\" valign=\"top\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SchoolJourney.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1333\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SchoolJourney.png 1333w, https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SchoolJourney-300x59.png 300w, https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SchoolJourney-1024x202.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SchoolJourney-768x152.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1333px) 100vw, 1333px\" \/><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW228498584 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/schooljourney.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW228498584 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228498584 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">School Journey<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW228498584 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228498584 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\"> is a mobile app <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228498584 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">conceptualized and specifically built to extend Blackbaud&#8217;s education management solutions. The app gives<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228498584 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\"> Blackbaud-powered K-12 schools an intuitive mobile experience <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228498584 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228498584 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\"> existing platform data. It also connects students, teachers, and parents with a unique community engagement layer that streamlines school communication. 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As a result, foundations, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56765218 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">government<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56765218 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\"> and nonprofits have the insights needed to enhance delivery of mission-critical services. By <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56765218 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">demonstrating<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56765218 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\"> the degree to which social<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56765218 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">good initiatives are changing the world, funders and other stakeholders will become more invested in causes than ever before.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW56765218 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%;\" valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%;\" valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to welcome these eight outstanding companies into the January 2024 cohort,\u201d said Lizzie Schaffer, general manager, Social Good Startup Program, Blackbaud. \u201cBy continuing to partner with the best and the brightest in social impact technology through the Social Good Startup Program, Blackbaud continues to offer purpose-led organizations even more opportunities to experiment with some of the newest products and solutions available today, ultimately giving our customers even more ways to fuel their impact and achieve their goals.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:-20,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">About the <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Blackbaud<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Social Good Startup Program<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Since the launch of the first cohort of the Social Good Startup Program in January 2020, Blackbaud has supported a total of 55 startups through seven prior cohorts, with these organizations collectively raising upwards of $175 million in funding and contributing 25 new solutions to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.blackbaud.com\/marketplace\/?state=eyJmaWx0ZXJzIjpbIlNvY2lhbCBnb29kIHN0YXJ0dXBzIl0sInNvbHV0aW9ucyI6W10sImNhdGVnb3JpZXMiOltdLCJ0eXBlcyI6W10sInJlZ2lvbnMiOltdfQ%3D%3D#no-scroll\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Blackbaud Marketplace<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. In addition, more than 55% of the startup founders who have participated in the program are from backgrounds typically underrepresented in tech.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Program participants receive curated access to Blackbaud resources, marketing opportunities and nondilutive grant funding, and Blackbaud works with startup founders to design a unique plan for each company that addresses their goals for growth. Participants have published multiple Blackbaud product integrations, collaborated with other Blackbaud ISV partners, participated in Blackbaud events and engaged in targeted discovery with Blackbaud customers to get product feedback and implement changes to best suit customer needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Founders are invited to participate in the annual Blackbaud Social Good Startup Showcase, where they can pitch their ideas to Blackbaud leaders for a chance to create networking opportunities and win prizes. This year\u2019s showcase will take place at bbcon, Blackbaud\u2019s annual tech conference happening in Seattle, September 24-26, and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/newsroom\/article\/blackbaud-announces-winners-of-2023-social-good-startup-showcase\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">winners of the 2023 showcase<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> will be in attendance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Blackbaud\u202faccepts\u202fapplications for the\u202fSocial Good Startup Program on a rolling basis.\u202fFor consideration in the July 2024 or other future cohorts,\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/social-good-startup-program\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">learn more and apply here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">About Blackbaud<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the leading software provider exclusively dedicated to powering social impact. Serving the nonprofit and education sectors, companies committed to social responsibility and individual change makers, Blackbaud\u2019s essential software is built to accelerate impact in fundraising, nonprofit financial management, digital giving, grantmaking, corporate social responsibility and education management. With millions of users and over $100 billion raised, granted or managed through Blackbaud platforms every year, Blackbaud\u2019s solutions are unleashing the potential of the people and organizations who change the world. Blackbaud has been named to Newsweek\u2019s list of America\u2019s Most Responsible Companies, Quartz\u2019s list of Best Companies for Remote Workers, and Forbes\u2019 list of America\u2019s Best Employers. A remote-first company, Blackbaud has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica and the United Kingdom, supporting users in 100+ countries. Learn more at<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">www.blackbaud.com<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> or follow us on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/blackbaud\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">X\/Twitter<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/blackbaud\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/blackbaud\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/blackbaud\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Media Inquiries<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"mailto:media@blackbaud.com\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">media@blackbaud.com<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Forward-looking Statements<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations, and assumptions contained in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding expected benefits of products and product features. Although Blackbaud attempts to be accurate in making these forward-looking statements, it is possible that future circumstances might differ from the assumptions on which such statements are based. In addition, other important factors that could cause results to differ materially include the following: general economic risks; uncertainty regarding increased business and renewals from existing customers; continued success in sales growth; management of integration of acquired companies and other risks associated with acquisitions; risks associated with successful implementation of multiple integrated software products; the ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks associated with management of growth; lengthy sales and implementation cycles, particularly in larger organization; technological changes that make our products and services less competitive; and the other risk factors set forth from time to time in the SEC filings for Blackbaud, copies of which are available free of charge at the SEC\u2019s website at www.sec.gov or upon request from Blackbaud&#8217;s investor relations department. All Blackbaud product names appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today announced the newest cohort of participants in its Social Good Startup Program. 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