1Mby1M Social Good Startup Challenge

In case you missed it, in October Blackbaud announced the “Social Good Startup Challenge”, in partnership with global virtual accelerator, One Million by One Million. We are seeking early-stage companies with a product in-market and at least one paying customer. Those accepted will receive a scholarship to the one-year 1Mby1M Premium accelerator program, a variety of benefits (below) from Blackbaud, and consideration for a no-strings-attached (non-dilutive) grant from Blackbaud. Apply to participate by filling out this application by December 15th.

The challenge:

The product(s) should extend or complement Blackbaud vertical solutions.

The criteria:

• Early-stage software company with product in-market, at least one paying customer
• Existing or target customer base in one or more of the following verticals: Arts and Cultural Organizations, Companies (CSR), Faith Communities, Foundations, Healthcare Organizations, Higher Education Institutions, K-12 Schools, Nonprofit Organizations.

The perks:

In addition to giving tech start-ups a platform to deliver bold, innovative solutions that empower social good organizations, this tech accelerator is offering an impressive lineup of perks, including:

• Access to Blackbaud’s SKY Developer platform with a (shared) test environment
• A private support channel and 1:1 help setting you up for success with your integration/s
• Ability to reach thousands of Blackbaud customers by:
  • Making your software accessible in-product via the Connected Apps marketplace
  • Add-ins that show your product data/features "natively" in Blackbaud SKY® products
• Ability to join Blackbaud’s ISV Partner Program (1Y free), including:
  • Company description on Blackbaud.com in the Partner directory
  • Access to exclusive Blackbaud Partner events and content
  • Invitation to the Blackbaud Partner Summit in 2020
• Invitations to regional customer events convened by Blackbaud Marketing
• A "demo day" to pitch your product to Blackbaud vertical sales and product leaders
• Opportunity to leverage Blackbaud marketing channels (blog, podcast, etc.)*
• Discounted tickets to attend bbcon 2020, Blackbaud's premier tech gathering for social good
• Free Microsoft Azure account, credits toward services, and architectural design consultation
• Consideration for a $5,000-$25,000 grant (no strings, no equity dilution) from Blackbaud's new startup fund
• One-year scholarship to 1Mby1M Premium, which includes access to weekly mentoring and a proven, online curriculum to help accelerate the business-building progress of entrepreneurs. 1Mby1M also offers access to a vast network of potential customers, channel partners, investors, Each media, analysts and advisors through the 1Mby1M Premium program.

The application:

For more information on the Social Good Challenge and to access the application, visit One Million by One Million Social Good Startup Challenge page.

The deadline:

The last day to submit applications is December 1, 2019.

Update: Deadline extended to December 15th!

See the Social Good Start-up announcement.

* At the discretion of Blackbaud Marketing