The Grantmaking Post

Drew McDonald

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Welcome to The Grantmaking Post for January 2026!  

Every month, we bring you updates on Blackbaud Grantmaking™, featuring the latest project developments and release information.

If you missed it, catch up with last month's edition of The Grantmaking Post.

In This Issue 

This month's Post features these topics:

• What's New
• What’s Next 
• Blackbaud University 
• Blackbaud Webinars
• bbdevdays submissions
• Stay in the Know

What’s New 

We’re excited to announce the latest powerful enhancement that is now available in Blackbaud Grantmaking™. This update is designed to streamline your workflows and give you more control over your grantmaking data. 

• Improved Dashboard functionality that will now allow you to view pending applications awaiting review, applications sent back for revision, and requirements that need action.

What’s Next 

We’re currently working on several features and enhancements for Blackbaud Grantmaking™. Here are some of the updates you’ll see in upcoming releases: 

• Duplicate check — Allows users to select what fields to update on consider
• Requirement Reports
• Additional program related view columns available for the workspace

Blackbaud University 

Ready to streamline your grant management process? Unlock the power of Blackbaud Grantmaking™ with Blackbaud University, which provides premier courses designed to help you master one of the most trusted solutions in the social good sector. Check out the latest courses below:

• Reports
• Fundamentals

Blackbaud Webinars 

What's new in Blackbaud Grantmaking™: a Hands-On Tour of the Latest Grantee Portal Enhancements

Join us on January 21 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST for an interactive live show-and-tell showcasing the latest Applicant & Grantee Portal features in Blackbaud Grantmaking™.

We’ll walk you through the newest enhancements since our last session, including key highlights from our recent Product Update Briefing.

Speak at bbdevdays—Submission Now Open!

We want to hear from YOU at bbdevdays virtually on June 2-4, 2026! Whether you’re skilled in pro-code solutions or low-code innovations, now’s your time to share your insights as a speaker and connect with the developer community.

Submit your session today!

Stay in the Know

Excited for more Blackbaud Grantmaking™ knowledge? Here are some of the best ways to learn more about what's coming: 

• Community Announcements. The Community is a great way to stay informed. Subscribe to Blackbaud Grantmaking™ Community Announcements by clicking on the "Subscribe" link at the top of this blog. You can then select how often you want to receive update notifications.  
• Release Updates. Check out What's Recent and What's New to get all the details on prior, current, and future releases.
• In-Product Help. Help documentation throughout Blackbaud Grantmaking™ is context-sensitive. So, no matter where you are in the solution, you can click the bright green question mark at the top right of your screen to get help for that feature.