Now Open: 2025 Blackbaud Community All-Star Nominations!

Do you enjoy participating in Blackbaud Community and helping your peers? Would you like to deepen your engagement with Blackbaud, be seen as a leader, and get some perks in the process? Or have you noticed a fellow Community member being particularly helpful who deserves recognition? Then consider nominating yourself or a peer for the 2025 Blackbaud Community All-Star cohort!

Being an All-Star means joining a group of community leaders who generously help peers who have questions about product functionality and/or sector best practices. So far in 2024, our All-Stars answered nearly 4,000 questions, started 156 discussions, conducted four “Ask an All-Star” AMA-style sessions, wrote blog posts, and more. You can see the list of community members in the 2024 All-Star cohort here. Our All-Stars also experienced special perks such as special bbcon meet and greets, exclusive sessions with Blackbaud product managers, and early access to new product features.

See below for more information on the All-Star program and nominate yourself or another member today!

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.

Click HERE to submit the form to become an All-Star or to nominate a community member to the 2025 All-Star cohort. The nomination period will end on December 6th.

We look forward to reviewing your nominations! The 2025 All-Stars will be announced by mid-January.