The Buzz: November 2025 Edition!

Crystal Bruce · November 10

Hi Community!

November is here and we have a lot to talk about. Let’s get to it!

Save Your Spot for Blackbaud’s Product Update Briefings!

Register now for our semi-annual Product Update Briefings to see new and upcoming must-have features that will help increase your impact. These virtual sessions on November 18-20 will give you a firsthand look at the latest updates for your product(s), access to companion guides, and the insight you need to make the most of Blackbaud products. Don’t miss your chance to hear from our product experts!

New this Year! Make sure to join the new Agents for Good™ briefing (US-based customers only) for deeper insight into our groundbreaking AI agents and a chance to learn more about how to get involved in our Early Adopter Program.

November’s Monthly Challenge Badge: Product Update Briefings Feedback!

After you watch the Product Update Briefings, we want your feedback! And bonus: you’ll earn this unique badge for sharing what you are excited about.

Check back Monday, November 17th in Community News to participate in this month’s badge challenge!

ICYMI: AI Announcements at bbcon

AI innovations took center stage at this year’s bbcon. You can read a recap of those announcements here or catch the mainstage announcements posted virtually by registering for a free bbcon virtual pass or logging into your bbcon account.

If you attended bbcon in person or virtually, claim your 2025 attendee badge here.

Join the AI Explorers Group

Whether you are AI curious or you’ve already adopted AI into your daily work, join conversations with like-minded community members in the Blackbaud Community’s AI Explorers Group. Current topics include:

And mark your calendars...on November 19th, we’ll be hosting AMA in the AI Explorers Group on responsible AI with Blackbaud experts Carrie Cobb, chief data and AI officer, and Cameron Stoll, chief privacy offer. More details will be shared soon in Community News so much sure you’re subscribed to updates.

2025 End of Year Fundraising

Planning for end-of-year fundraising is underway and we want to set you up for success with a few key resources.

Report: Making GivingTuesday a Launch Pad for Lasting Support

Check out the latest data from Blackbaud and GivingTuesday in this special edition report, “Making GivingTuesday a Launch Pad for Lasting Support.”

You can also watch our recent LinkedIn livestream on demand, featuring Carrie Cobb and Woodrow Rosenbaum, chief data officer at GivingTuesday, unpacking the data in the report and discussing topics like how Gen Z and emerging donor groups are reshaping giving and personalizing ask amounts.

End-of-Year Fundraising Toolkit

Get a campaign brief, email and social media templates, and more in Blackbaud’s Ultimate End-of-Year Fundraising Toolkit. Whether you are just putting the finishing touches on your end-of-year campaign or still in the midst of planning, this toolkit has something for everyone.

Also join in this discussion started by Community All-Star Elizabeth Johnson to share your end-of-year ideas and get inspired by others.

Featured Content:

Enter Blackbaud’s Glow-Up For Good Giveaway for a Chance to Win $5,000

Special Edition Report: Make GivingTuesday a Launchpad for Lasting Support

Why You Should Share Your Voice at Blackbaud’s 2026 K–12 User Conference (ENGAGE Blog)

Donor Journeys: From Discovery to Support (ENGAGE Blog)

Product Highlights & Resources ICYMI:

What's New In Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT® — November 4, 2025

Blackbaud’s Education Management Solutions for K-12 Schools: What’s New for November 4, 2025

Blackbaud’s Education Management Solutions for Higher Education: What’s New for November 4, 2025

The Financial Post (Financial Edge NXT)

Featured Events:

Streamlining Your Online Donations: Transitioning to Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT® Online Giving Forms (November 12)

Microsoft Power BI User Group (November 12)

Microsoft Power Automate User Group (November 18)

Blackbaud ResearchPoint™ Quarterly Product Tour: Session 4: A Unified Approach to Donor Qualification (November 20)

Community Kudos:

Congratulations to Alex Wong for his continued streak replying to the most discussions. We also want to give thanks to Joanne Strommen for giving the second most replies in October. Thank you both for sharing your knowledge with the community!

We also want to give kudos to Elizabeth Johnson and Jennifer Kluh for handing out the most reactions to discussions. Way to encourage!

Birthdays:

We want to wish all of our Scorpios and Sagittariuses a very happy birthday! If you have a birthday in November, let us know in the comments below for a special birthday shout-out!