The 2026 Blackbaud Community All-Star Nominations are Now Open!

Crystal Bruce

Are you someone who actively contributes to the Blackbaud Community and loves helping others? Do you want to expand your involvement with Blackbaud, gain recognition as a community leader, and enjoy some cool perks? Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond to support the community? Now’s the perfect time to nominate yourself or someone else to become an All-Star! 

Joining the All-Star cohort means stepping into a circle of outstanding leaders who willingly share their expertise with our community. 

What is the Blackbaud Community All-Star program? 

This program highlights our most dedicated and knowledgeable members who are passionate about Blackbaud products and who actively share their insights to help fellow community members. 

What makes an incredible All-Star? 

• A customer, consultant, or Blackbaud partner who is regularly active in the community throughout the year  
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• Provides valuable contributions in the community and shares their expertise to help others 
• Demonstrates expertise in Blackbaud products  
• Upholds a friendly, inclusive, and respectful tone with everyone in the community 
• Blackbaud Fundamentals or Pro Certified (not mandatory but highly appreciated!) 

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) and participate in the monthly badge challenge by providing feedback 
• 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 

Duration of Commitment: 

The All-Star term lasts for one calendar year. Current All-Stars can extend their status by meeting the required participation criteria and expressing interest in continuing. 

Exciting Perks for Blackbaud Community All-Stars: 

As an All-Star, you’ll gain exclusive benefits, including: 

• Recognition across the community, including a unique profile badge and mentions in the community newsletter, “The Buzz.” 
• Access to a private space to connect with fellow All-Stars and the Community team. 
• Opportunities to provide feedback on Community initiatives and features 
• Invitations to beta testing and early adoption programs 
• VIP experiences at Blackbaud events, such as bbcon 
• Exclusive swag that highlights your All-Star status 

Being a Blackbaud Community All-Star isn’t just about expertise—it’s about sharing your knowledge generously and helping your fellow community members thrive. 

Check out what our current All-Stars have to say about the program here! 

Ready to take action?  

Click HERE to submit your nomination form and join the 2026 cohort or nominate someone who stands out in the community. The nomination window closes on December 30th. 

We can’t wait to see your nominations! The 2026 All-Stars will be revealed in January.