The Grantmaking Post

Drew McDonald
Drew McDonald Blackbaud Employee
Eighth Anniversary Kudos 2 Participant Blackbaud Staff
in Blackbaud Grantmaking™ Blog
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Welcome to The Grantmaking Post for August 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 before diving in. Then read on to see what’s new, what’s next, and how you can stay actively involved in what’s ahead.

In This Issue 

This month's post covers the following topics:

  • Applicant and Grantee Portal
  • What's New – Fresh enhancements now available
  • What’s Next – Preview of features currently in development
  • Blackbaud University – Ways to learn about the latest updates
  • Stay in the Know – Ways to keep up with ongoing updates

Applicant and Grantee Portal

Legacy portal (IGAM) was removed on July 29, 2026 and is no longer available in Blackbaud Grantmaking. Review the legacy portal removal FAQ for information about the transition and available resources.

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.

  • Reject applications – Admins can reject single or multiple applications with a reason, comments, and optional correspondence. No duplicate check or linking required.

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: 

  • Outcomes – For customers using the Outcomes module, the ability to include Outcomes on new forms.

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:

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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.

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