{"id":28547,"date":"2025-04-29T09:30:30","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T13:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/?post_type=news&p=28547"},"modified":"2025-07-29T15:11:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T19:11:06","slug":"blackbaud-helps-k-12-independent-schools-extend-their-software-to-meet-specific-needs-with-partner-solutions","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/newsroom\/article\/blackbaud-helps-k-12-independent-schools-extend-their-software-to-meet-specific-needs-with-partner-solutions","title":{"rendered":"Blackbaud Helps K-12 Independent Schools Extend Their Software to Meet Specific Needs with Partner Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

K-12 Independent Schools Have Power of Choice with Blackbaud\u2019s Flexible and Open Ecosystem<\/em><\/p>\n

Charleston, S.C. (April 29, 2025)<\/strong> \u2014 Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today shared how its flexible partner ecosystem is enabling K-12 independent schools<\/a> to transform their technology stack and create best-in-class experiences for teachers, students, families and alumni.<\/p>\n

With SKY API\u00ae, Blackbaud makes it easy for K-12 schools to customize their software solutions to their exact needs, meaning schools can benefit from the latest innovation in the space and the reliability of Blackbaud\u2019s essential, purpose-built software for enrollment, student information, learning management, tuition, fundraising, accounting and more.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith Blackbaud\u2019s Total School Solution, K\u201312 independent schools are transforming their business offices, driving enrollment and retention, enhancing the family experience, engaging alumni, and elevating their academic programs,\u201d said Mark Davis, vice president, education products, Blackbaud. \u201cWe\u2019ve created a one-stop shop for K\u201312 software, and with our flexible ecosystem, we\u2019re giving schools the power of choice\u2014making it easy to integrate a myriad of third-party solutions to get exactly what they\u2019re looking for out of their tech stack. We\u2019re proud to power K\u201312 independent schools and simplify their operations so they can be more efficient and focus on what matters\u2014educating and preparing the next generation.\u201d<\/p>\n

With more partners expanding the impact of Blackbaud solutions, customers are seeing incredible results. Berwick Academy<\/a> leverages Blackbaud\u2019s Total School Solution to enhance its educational offerings and improve operational efficiencies<\/a>, and through an integration with Odin has been able to further simplify and streamline their student payment needs. And Calvert Hall College High School<\/a> is leveraging BrightArrow for school notifications and communication, as well as implementing an integration with August Schools to enhance their student health and wellness offerings.<\/p>\n

Austin Ewachiw, director of technology at Calvert Hall College High School, says, \u201cExtending our Blackbaud solutions through integrated partners allows us to ensure our software meets our school’s unique needs. Connected and synchronized platforms provide a single source of truth for student data, enabling us to provide the best experience for our students, families and staff. Setup of the BrightArrow and August Schools connections was simple, and you instantly see the benefits of the linked systems.”<\/p>\n

Flexibility in Action
\n<\/strong>With a wide variety of partner solutions available, Blackbaud customers can extend and enrich their product portfolio, adding customization where it\u2019s needed. Blackbaud\u2019s connected system of products integrates easily with partner solutions, which allows for flexibility across departments, while maintaining one source of truth for data in the central Student Information System.<\/p>\n

A few examples of partner solutions bringing enhanced value to Blackbaud customers include:<\/p>\n