Now Open: 2024 Blackbaud Community All-Star Nominations!

It’s time to nominate members to our 2024 Blackbaud Community All-Star cohort!

We launched our new Blackbaud Community All-Star program in mid-2023.



The 2023 members included the exemplary members from our previous super user program. You can see those members here – we thank them very much for their contributions to Blackbaud Community and showing what it means to be an All-Star!



What is the Blackbaud Community All-Star program?

The All-Star program is a cohort of our most engaged and helpful members, who are passionate about their Blackbaud product(s) and freely share their knowledge and answer questions to support other Community members.

What makes a GREAT All-Star member?

• A Blackbaud customer or partner

• Active in the community throughout the calendar year

• Monthly participation in discussions, challenges, and providing helpful and constructive contributions.

• Demonstrate product knowledge and expertise and be willing to share and help your expertise with others who come to Blackbaud Community with questions.

• Supportive attitude: Display a friendly, inclusive, and respectful demeanor toward all community members.

• Blackbaud Fundamentals or Pro Certified (not a requirement, but helpful!)

What’s expected of a Community All-Star?

All-Stars must complete the following each year to maintain their status:

• Monthly participation in Blackbaud Community, including responding to product-related questions and sharing best practices

• Attend the Blackbaud Product Update Briefings for their product(s)

• Encourage other customers to get involved in Blackbaud Community

• Recommend other community members who might be a good fit for All-Stars program

Additionally, All-Stars are strongly encouraged to:

• Actively promote Blackbaud Community on social media and during speaking engagements, webinars, and other events

• Join Blackbaud’s reference program and share your Blackbaud product experience with prospective customers

• Write a product review based on your experience using at least one Blackbaud product on G2 or TrustRadius

• Share your expertise via the Blackbaud Community blog, webinars, and/or bbcon

How long is the commitment?

The Blackbaud Community All-Star term is one calendar year. Current All-Stars may maintain status into the next year by meeting the requirements and indicating their desire to remain an All-Star.Blackbaud Community All-Star Perks:

Along with being an identified leader in the Blackbaud Community, the All-Star program comes with a great list of perks, including:

• Public recognition, including a special All-Star profile badge, an All-Stars page on the Blackbaud Community site, and features in the community-wide newsletter, “The Buzz.”

• Access to a private forum to network with other All-Stars and regular communication with the Community team.

• Providing input on Blackbaud Community programs and features

• Invitations to participate in beta testing and early adopter programs

• VIP experiences at Blackbaud events, including bbcon

• Unique and exclusive Blackbaud Community All-Star swag

Being a Blackbaud Community All-Star is not just about what you know, but how much you share your knowledge with your fellow community members.



We look forward to reviewing your nominations! The 2024 All-Stars will be announced by mid-January.