Introducing Luminate Online 25.4

Jason Durocher

Discover what’s new in Luminate Online 25.4, including simplified offline gift entry, a refreshed content editor, and improved TeamRaiser support for cross-event companies.

At Blackbaud, we’re committed to continuously improving your fundraising experience—and our latest release, Luminate Online 25.4, delivers just that. With meaningful enhancements across gift processing, user experience, and event management, this update is all about helping you work smarter, engage more effectively, and stay fully compliant.

Smarter Gift Entry for Offline Donations

Entering offline gifts just got easier. With this release, administrators can now process donations without requiring the card verification value (CVV), thanks to improvements made to the modal gift entry form. This eliminates the need to set up the older S1300 S-tag workaround and brings the experience in line with PCI compliance standards. It’s a significant win for organizations managing high-volume giving events, like telethons or in-person fundraisers.



Why it matters:

• Faster, more intuitive data entry

• Streamlined workflows for live fundraising scenarios

• Easier setup with no need for legacy workarounds

A Fresh Look for the Content Editor

We’ve modernized the content editor with a refreshed interface that’s more accessible, easier to navigate, and more enjoyable to use. With larger buttons, improved design clarity, and backend security upgrades, the editing experience is now smoother than ever.



Why it matters:

• Cleaner, more user-friendly interface for content creators

• Faster editing with improved layout and visuals

• Stronger security under the hood

Expanded Support for Cross-Event Companies

Managing complex corporate engagement just became more seamless. TeamRaiser now offers an improved checkout experience for cross-event companies, making it easier for organizations to track and process donations across multiple events under a single umbrella.



Why it matters:

• Simplified management of company-wide fundraising efforts

• Smoother checkout for donors and company coordinators

• Enhanced scalability for enterprise-level campaigns

Ready to Dive In?

These updates were built with your needs in mind—simplifying daily workflows, improving the donor experience, and unlocking new ways to drive impact.



Be sure to explore all the new features in our Luminate Online Release Notes and share your feedback with us.



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