The Grantmaking Post

Drew McDonald

Estimated read time: 5 minutes

Welcome to The Grantmaking Post for May 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:

• Applicant and Grantee Portal
• What's New
• What’s Next 
• Customer Research Study 2026
• Blackbaud University 
• bbdevdays Registration
• Stay in the Know

Applicant and Grantee Portal

As a reminder, the Legacy IGAM Portal is scheduled to shut down on July 29, 2026, as communicated last week via email and in this week’s PUB. Start using the new Applicant and Grantee Portal now to avoid last‑minute disruption. Why is the IGAM portal shutting off?

The new Applicant and Grantee Portal became available for all Blackbaud Grantmaking customers globally in June of 2024 and provides significant benefits over the Legacy (IGAM) solution. We have redesigned the end-to-end experience for applicants and grantees through this new Portal and encourage you to download the Applicant and Grantee Portal Transition Checklist, and visit the Help File, Frequently Asked Questions, and Customer Success resource page for further details and help navigating and learning about the experience.

What’s New 

We’re excited to announce several powerful enhancements that are now available in Blackbaud Grantmaking™. These updates are designed to streamline your workflows and give you more control over your grantmaking data. 

• Option to require applicants to enter organization information — You can now require applicants to enter their organization information instead of searching the Blackbaud Verified Network database.
• New columns added to Workspace views — Requests and Requirements views now include additional columns, Application ID, Form Name, and Program Name directly in Workspace, making it easier to identify and distinguish records without opening each one.

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: 

• Multiple Responses on Requirements
• Reject applications
• Project title on applications
• Outcomes

Customer Research Study 2026

The Blackbaud Grantmaking Product Management and User Experience team regularly conducts research studies to learn more about customers’ experiences with Blackbaud Grantmaking. Your input helps shape future enhancements to the product and overall experience. Sessions are typically 50-60 minutes and scheduled as opportunities arise.

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:

• Blackbaud Verified Network in Blackbaud Grantmaking

bbdevdays Registration is Open—Secure Your Spot

Ready to create impact with cutting-edge tech? bbdevdays registration is open! Over three days, developers of all skill levels will connect and solve challenges through virtual peer- and expert-led sessions. Join us to unlock dynamic demos with actionable takeaways, hands-on Skills Labs, and fresh perspectives. Be a part of the community and explore the possibilities!

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.