A badge is a visual token of your achievements in the community.
The Blackbaud Community has two types of badges available: activity and authority. Earn activity badges by completing specific actions such as participating in discussions, connecting with other members, and answering poll questions. Authority badges are earned when you reach specific points levels, achieve Blackbaud University certifications, and attend conferences. Explore this page to find available badges and chart your path to greatness. Happy Badging!
Activity Badges
Earn these badges as you take action in the community.
![Acknowledger Level 1](/content/2022 New Badges/Acknowledger-level1.png)
Acknowledger Level 1
Mark 1-4 discussions as answered.
![Acknowledger Level 2](/content/2022 New Badges/Acknowledger-level2.png)
Acknowledger Level 2
Mark 5-9 discussions as answered.
![Acknowledger Level 3](/content/2022 New Badges/Acknowledger-level3.png)
Acknowledger Level 3
Mark 10-14 discussions as answered.
![Acknowledger Level 4](/content/2022 New Badges/Acknowledger-level4.png)
Acknowledger Level 4
Mark 15-19 discussions as answered.
![Acknowledger Level 5](/content/2022 New Badges/Acknowledger-level5.png)
Acknowledger Level 5
Mark 20+ discussions as answered.
![Amplifier Level 1](/content/2022 New Badges/Amplifier-level1.png)
Amplifier Level 1
Make 1-4 social shares
![Amplifier Level 2](/content/2022 New Badges/Amplifier-level2.png)
Amplifier Level 2
Make 5-9 social shares
![Amplifier Level 3](/content/2022 New Badges/Amplifier-level3.png)
Amplifier Level 3
Make 10-14 social shares
![Amplifier Level 4](/content/2022 New Badges/Amplifier-level4.png)
Amplifier Level 4
Make 15-19 social shares
![Amplifier Level 5](/content/2022 New Badges/Amplifier-level5.png)
Amplifier Level 5
Make 20+ social shares
![Author Level 1](/content/2022 New Badges/Author-level1.png)
Author Level 1
Write 1-4 blog posts
![Author Level 2](/content/2022 New Badges/Author-level2.png)
Author Level 2
Write 5+ blog posts
![Connector Level 1](/content/2022 New Badges/Connector-level1.png)
Connector Level 1
Send 1-4 connection requests
![Connector Level 2](/content/2022 New Badges/Connector-level2.png)
Connector Level 2
Send 5-9 connection requests
![Connector Level 3](/content/2022 New Badges/Connector-level3.png)
Connector Level 3
Send 10-14 connection requests
![Connector Level 4](/content/2022 New Badges/Connector-level4.png)
Connector Level 4
Send 15-19 connection requests
![Connector Level 5](/content/2022 New Badges/Connector-level5.png)
Connector Level 5
Send 20+ connection requests
![Energizer Level 1](/content/2022 New Badges/Energizer-level1.png)
Energizer Level 1
Comment on 1-4 blogs
![Energizer Level 2](/content/2022 New Badges/Energizer-level2.png)
Energizer Level 2
Comment on 5-9 blogs
![Energizer Level 3](/content/2022 New Badges/Energizer-level3.png)
Energizer Level 3
Comment on 10-14 blogs
![Energizer Level 4](/content/2022 New Badges/Energizer-level4.png)
Energizer Level 4
Comment on 15-19 blogs
![Energizer Level 5](/content/2022 New Badges/Energizer-level5.png)
Energizer Level 5
Comment on 20+ blogs
![Facilitator Level 1](/content/2022 New Badges/Facilitator-level1.png)
Facilitator Level 1
Reply to 1-10 discussion posts
![Facilitator Level 2](/content/2022 New Badges/Facilitator-level2.png)
Facilitator Level 2
Reply to 11-20 discussion posts
![Facilitator Level 3](/content/2022 New Badges/Facilitator-level3.png)
Facilitator Level 3
Reply to 21-30 discussion posts
![Facilitator Level 4](/content/2022 New Badges/Facilitator-level4.png)
Facilitator Level 4
Reply to 31-50 discussion posts
![Facilitator Level 5](/content/2022 New Badges/Facilitator-level5.png)
Facilitator Level 5
Reply to 51+ discussion posts
![Host Level 1](/content/2022 New Badges/Host-level1.png)
Host Level 1
Create 1 event
![Host Level 2](/content/2022 New Badges/Host-level2.png)
Host Level 2
Create 2+ events
![Inquirer Level 1](/content/2022 New Badges/Inquirer-level1.png)
Inquirer Level 1
Start 1-10 new discussions
![Inquirer Level 2](/content/2022 New Badges/Inquirer-level2.png)
Inquirer Level 2
Start 11-15 new discussions
![Inquirer Level 3](/content/2022 New Badges/Inquirer-level3.png)
Inquirer Level 3
Start 16-25 new discussions
![Inquirer Level 4](/content/2022 New Badges/Inquirer-level4.png)
Inquirer Level 4
Start 26-50 new discussions
![Inquirer Level 5](/content/2022 New Badges/Inquirer-level5.png)
Inquirer Level 5
Start 51+ new discussions
![Participant](/content/2022 New Badges/Participant.png)
Participant
Update your profile picture
![Penpal Level 1](/content/2022 New Badges/Penpal-level1.png)
Penpal Level 1
Write on 1-9 walls.
![Penpal Level 2](/content/2022 New Badges/Penpal-level2.png)
Penpal Level 2
Write on 10-14 walls
![Penpal Level 3](/content/2022 New Badges/Penpal-level3.png)
Penpal Level 3
Write on 15-19 walls
![Penpal Level 4](/content/2022 New Badges/Penpal-level4.png)
Penpal Level 4
Write on 20-24 walls.
![Penpal 5](/content/2022 New Badges/Penpal-level5.png)
Penpal Level 5
Write on 25+ walls.
![Pollster Level 1](/content/2022 New Badges/Pollster-level1.png)
Pollster Level 1
Vote on 1-4 polls.
![Pollster Level 2](/content/2022 New Badges/Pollster-level2.png)
Pollster Level 2
Vote on 5-9 polls.
![Pollster Level 3](/content/2022 New Badges/Pollster-level3.png)
Pollster Level 3
Vote on 10-14 polls.
![Pollster Level 4](/content/2022 New Badges/Pollster-level4.png)
Pollster Level 4
Vote on 15-19 polls
![Pollster 5](/content/2022 New Badges/Pollster-level5.png)
Pollster Level 5
Vote on 20+ polls.
![Praiser Level 1](/content/2022 New Badges/Praiser-level1.png)
Praiser Level 1
Like 1-24 posts
![Praiser Level 2](/content/2022 New Badges/Praiser-level2.png)
Praiser Level 2
Like 25-49 posts
![Praiser Level 3](/content/2022 New Badges/Praiser-level3.png)
Praiser Level 3
Like 50-74 posts
![Praiser Level 4](/content/2022 New Badges/Praiser-level4.png)
Praiser Level 4
LIke 75-99 posts
![Praiser Level 5](/content/2022 New Badges/Praiser-level5.png)
Praiser Level 5
Like 100+ posts
![Scout Level 1](/content/2022 New Badges/Scout-level1.png)
Scout Level 1
Invite 1-4 people to join Community (And invitee has accepted)
![Scout Level 2](/content/2022 New Badges/Scout-level2.png)
Scout Level 2
Invite 5-9 people to join Community (And invitees have accepted)
![Scout Level 3](/content/2022 New Badges/Scout-level3.png)
Scout Level 3
Invite 10-19 people to join Community (And invitees have accepted)
![Scout Level 4](/content/2022 New Badges/Scout-level4.png)
Scout Level 4
Invite 20-24 people to join Community (And invitees have accepted)
![Scout Level 5](/content/2022 New Badges/Scout-level5.png)
Scout Level 5
Invite 25+ people to join Community (And invitees have accepted)
![Socialite Level 1](/content/2022 New Badges/Socialite-level1.png)
Socialite Level 1
RSVP Yes and attend 1-4 events
![Socialite Level 2](/content/2022 New Badges/Socialite-level2.png)
Socialite Level 2
RSVP Yes and attend 5-9 events
![Socialite Level 3](/content/2022 New Badges/Socialite-level3.png)
Socialite Level 3
RSVP Yes and attend 10-14 events
![Socialite Level 4](/content/2022 New Badges/Socialite-level4.png)
Socialite Level 4
RSVP Yes and attend 15-19 events
![Socialite Level 5](/content/2022 New Badges/Socialite-level5.png)
Socialite Level 5
RSVP Yes and attend 20+ events
![Spam Blocker](/content/2022 New Badges/Spam Blocker.png)
Spam Blocker
Successfully report a spammer or spam!
Authority Badges
Identify your area of expertise in the Community and in your product(s).
![Community All-Star](/content/Community%20All-Star%20Badge.png)
Community All-Star
Elite title given to the most active and knowledgeable members.
![Community Icon](/content/2022 New Badges/Icon.png)
Community Icon
(150,001+ points) You have reached the peak. Take a deep breathe, relax, and revel in the work you've done to make the Blackbaud Community a helpful place for all of its members. Beyonce is totally fine with sharing the title of "Icon" with someone as terrific as you!
![Community Hero](/content/2022 New Badges/Hero.png)
Community Hero
(100,001-150,000 points) You've earned enough points in Community to reach hero status! No radioactive spiders for you, you achieved this goal by being present, helpful, and an invaluable member of the Community.
![Community Legend](/content/2022 New Badges/Legend.png)
Community Legend
(50,001-100,000 points) You are now the stuff of legends. King Arthur would bow to you in recognition of all of your hard work in this Community. Thank you for being a legend.
![Community Leader](/content/2022 New Badges/Leader.png)
Community Leader
(20,001-50,000 points)What is cooler than riding a unicorn down a mountain into a bathtub of pizza? YOU! Look at you – already scaling the leaderboard, inspiring fellow community members, and so much more. Welcome to the elite, you certainly deserve it!
![Community Visionary](/content/2022 New Badges/Visionary.png)
Community Visionary
(6,501-20,000 points) It takes a Community warrior with a heart full of perseverance, a strong will, and a desire to succeed to reach Visionary. It's the Community equivalent of climbing to the top of a mountain, riding a unicorn down the other side and straight into a bathtub full of pizza. Yes, it is THAT epic.
![Community Expert](/content/2022 New Badges/Expert.png)
Community Expert
(2,001-6,500 points) We've done the math and you've taken a LOT of actions to get to 2,001 points. You've earned this expert badge! We see bbcon sessions in your future.
![Community Strategist](/content/2022 New Badges/Strategist.png)
Community Strategist
(501-2,000 points) You are plowing through questions, chatting up a storm, and dare we say becoming a very popular Community member.
![Community Novice](/content/2022 New Badges/Novice.png)
Community Novice
(200-500 points) You are learning the ropes. Keep climbing!
![Community Rookie](/content/2022 New Badges/Rookie.png)
Community Rookie
Welcome to the Community! You’re not the only one who is just getting started, but don’t be a wallflower. Get out there and start learning, connecting, and engaging with your fellow members to move up to the next level.
![](https://static.prod01.ue1.p.pcomm.net/blackbaud/content/bbcon_OpenReg_126x126 Community Badge Tile.png)
bbcon 2023 Attendee
![Blackbaud Staff Member](/content/2022 New Badges/Blackbaud-Staff-Member.png)
Blackbaud Staff Member
I am here to learn!
![Blackbaud Champion](/content/2022 New Badges/Blackbaud-Champion.png)
Blackbaud Champion
The best of the best!
![Blackbaud Certified](/content/2022 New Badges/Blackbaud-Certified.png)
Blackbaud Certified
Community Member has earned a Blackbaud Certification(s).
![Blackbaud Pro Certified](/content/2022 New Badges/Blackbaud-Pro-Certified.png)
Blackbaud Pro Certified
Community Member has earned a Blackbaud Pro Certification(s).
![Blackbaud Partner](/content/2022 New Badges/Blackbaud-Partner.png)
Blackbaud Partner
When we work together, everyone wins!