The Buzz: April 2026 Edition!

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Hi Community, 

April is here and we have a lot of exciting things to share, so let’s get to it! 

April’s Monthly Challenge: 

This is a time of year when volunteer recognition is celebrated around the world—with National Volunteer Month in the U.S. and National Volunteer Week in Canada taking place this month, and volunteer recognition weeks coming up in May and June in Australia, New Zealand, and the U.K. That makes now a perfect moment to celebrate the incredible impact people make when they share their time, skills, and heart in support of mission-driven organization. 

This month, we’re inviting our community to shine a light on the causes that matter most to you. April’s challenge: Share where you volunteer and why it’s meaningful to you and/or share your success stories around volunteer engagement—how you recruit, recognize, or retain volunteers, and the impact they’ve had on your organization.  

Join the conversation and earn April’s badge: 

 

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Blackbaud Impact Awards 

You don’t do this work for awards—but you deserve one! The Blackbaud Impact Awards recognize organizations like yours, and the people behind them who are creating meaningful, measurable change with the help of Blackbaud software. Learn more and apply by May 15 to celebrate your success. 

Registration is Now Open For... 

bbcon 2026: 

Early-bird pricing for bbcon in Columbus, OH is LIVE! Join us September 29-October 1 for three energizing days of practical takeaways, new ideas, and time with the Blackbaud community. Plus, add a pre-conference pass to your standard pass to experience hands-on, skill-building workshops that help you get even more from your solutions. Early-bird pricing ends July 3, so register now! 

bbdevdays: 

Ready to drive impact with cutting-edge tech? Register for bbdevdays for actionable takeaways, hands-on Skills Labs, and fresh keynotes. Developers of all skill levels will connect, share ideas, and solve challenges through peer- and expert-led sessions. Explore the possibilities!   

Product Update Briefings: 

Join us virtually on May 5-7 to get early visibility into new features and AI innovations, upcoming enhancements, and expert-led product roadmaps, all designed with your mission in mind. Register to watch Product Update Briefings live or on demand. Save your seat today!  

Featured Content:   

Don’t miss out on these must-read resources! 

What’s New:  

ICYMI! 

Events:   

Don’t miss these opportunities to connect and learn! 

Community Kudos:    

Let’s celebrate the amazing contributions from our community members last month!     

KUDOS to: 

Alex Wong for most posts, with 55 discussions and comments! Carlene Johnson was hot on his heels with 36. 

Our community cheerleader is holding her top spot with 61 reactions — congrats Elizabeth Johnson! Honorable mention kudos go to Sunshine Reinken-Watson and Dan Snyder, with 36 reactions each. 

Thank you all for all that you do for our community! 

Birthdays:    

The Blackbaud Community celebrated its 11th birthday this week!  

Thank you to everyone who’s asked questions, shared lessons, answered or encouraged a peer, and ultimately has helped make this community what it is today. A special shout out to those of you who have been around since the very beginning and have seen this community grow and evolve over the years.  

Help us celebrate by sharing a favorite memory, milestone, or moment that’s made this community valuable to you—or simply leave a “Happy Birthday, Blackbaud Community” in the comments below! 

Let’s also wish all of our Aries and Taureses a very happy birthday as well. If you celebrate a birthday in April — let us know, so we can leave you happy birthday wishes! 

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