Have an Idea? Join the bbdevdays 2026 Hackathon!

Erik Leaver

Every organization has them: the spreadsheet someone updates manually every week, the report that takes hours to prepare, the process everyone knows could be better, or the insight that's buried in data but never quite makes it to the people who need it. 

The bbdevdays 2026 Hackathon is your opportunity to take on these challenges and, in the process, learn new skills, meet new people, and let your ideas shine. 

Running through Sept. 8, the virtual hackathon invites customers, partners, developers, analysts, and innovators to build customizations, automations, business insights, and applications using Blackbaud solutions and APIs. Whether you participate independently or with a team, the goal is simple: Turn a great idea into a working solution.  

If you've ever thought, "I wish our system could do this," you probably already have a hackathon idea. 

Four Tracks. Many Possibilities. 

Compete in one of four tracks: 

• Fundraising 
• Financial/Grant Management 
• Education Management 
• Data Quality/Hygiene 

New to Hackathons? 

Perfect. 

The hackathon isn't only for experienced developers. It is designed for anyone who wants to learn, experiment, collaborate, and discover new ways to solve real challenges. 

You can: 

• Participate individually 
• Join an existing team 
• Start a new team 
• Share ideas and receive feedback 
• Attend office hours with Blackbaud experts 

Ready to Build? 

A great idea doesn't create impact until someone acts on it. This is your opportunity to do exactly that. 

To get started, create an account and log into the bbdevdays Hackathon. Then read the Technical Guide for details. We have monthly office hours to support you on your hackathon journey.  

Bring your curiosity. Bring your creativity. Bring that idea you've been thinking about for months. 

We can't wait to see what you build. 

Register for the bbdevdays 2026 Hackathon