The Buzz: February 2026 Edition!

Hello Community!  

Welcome to the February 2026 edition of The Buzz! This month, we’re bringing you an array of exciting updates, events, and opportunities to get involved. From bbcon announcements to a fun monthly challenge, there’s something for everyone. 

Let’s dive into what’s happening this February! 

February Monthly Challenge: 

The AI Explorers group is growing fast, and we’d love for you to join us! This month, we’re focusing on 2026 AI goals. What’s your AI goal or focus for 2026?  

Join the group and then share your goal in the group discussion here and earn this exclusive badge: 

You might even inspire others as we all explore the exciting possibilities AI can offer in our work and beyond! 

Save the Date: bbcon 2026! 

Join us in Columbus, Ohio, September 29-October 1 for three incredible days filled with software previews, limitless networking opportunities and transformative learning sessions. Sign up now to receive early bird registration alerts and first access to hotel room blocks at preferred rates.  

Plus, our call for speakers is still open! Submit a proposal to speak and share useful tips for maximizing your Blackbaud solutions, proven strategies for navigating change, and more. Need some help getting started? Here are some tips to help you master your application. Remember, if selected to speak, you'll enjoy access to bbcon 2026 for FREE! Submit your proposal here by March 5. 

If you need some inspiration or just want to run some ideas by the community, you can chime in on this discussion in the bbcon community!  

bbdevdays Call for Speakers is OPEN!  

Have a game-changing idea or some tips and tricks to share? Speak at bbdevdays, a virtual event where visionaries connect to drive impact! Whether you’re skilled in complex integrations, low- or pro-code applications and automations, or emerging tech trends, bbdevdays is the place for you to inspire others and connect with peers. 

Accepted speakers will receive a complementary Developer’s pass to attend bbdevdays on June 2-4, 2026.  Submit your proposal by March 2. 

Need inspiration? Check out last year’s recordings and see what sparked conversations. 

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT® PowerUp Challenge #10 – Now Live! 

The next PowerUp challenge is focused on Chat for Blackbaud AI, which is now available to all Raisers Edge NXT customers. This innovative sidekick helps streamline your tasks, strengthen connections, personalize donor communications, and simplify your daily tasks. Ready to improve your skills? Take the 10th PowerUp Challenge!  

Featured Content: 

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

• Navigating the Future: A Nonprofit Finance Leader’s Guide to Generative AI Adoption (ENGAGE Blog) 
• 3 Ways AI is Making Wealth Screening More Effective (ENGAGE Blog) 
• InsideTrack Scoop: Gift Management Highlights (Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT®) 
• Celebrating 100 Years of Black History!  
• Tax Season Webinar Follow Up (Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT®) 
• Early access: New checkout features in the Payments API  (SKY Developer) 

What's New: 

Here’s what’s new in February 2026: 

• Blackbaud's Education Management Solutions for Higher Education: What’s New for February 10, 2026  
• Blackbaud's Education Management Solutions for K-12 Schools: What’s New for February 10, 2026  
• What's New In Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT® — February 3, 2026 
• Chat for Blackbaud AI Is Now Available to All in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT® 
• The Grantmaking Post 
• The Financial Post (Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT®) 

Events: 

Don’t miss these opportunities to connect and learn! 

• Webinar: From Segments to Sweethearts: Targeted Outreach That Wins Donor Hearts (Raiser’s Edge NXT – February 12th) 
• Microsoft Power BI User Group (February 11th) 
• Microsoft Power Automate User Group (February 17th) 
• Raiser's Edge NXT InsideTrack to the Unified View: Query & Reimagined Export in Web View (March 10th) 

Community Tip of the Month 

The Blackbaud Community is a great place to share best practices for using your product(s), but did you know we also like to have a little fun? 

Check out the Member’s Lounge - you can start a discussion about anything. Have a favorite podcast? Hobby? Feel like bragging about your fur babies? Want to share your goals and resolutions for 2026? The Tap – The Member’s Lounge is where you want to go! 

Right now we are sharing our favorite photographs, whether it’s one we’ve taken ourselves or just a photograph that’s always impressed us. Share yours! 

Community Kudos: 

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

• Top Responders: All-Star Alex Wong was helping all over the community again this month with 48 responses! All-Stars Joann Strommen responded to 24 and Carlene Johnson responded to 23. 
• Discussions Started: All-Star Karen Diener with five discussions! 
• Top Reactor: All-Star Elizabeth Johnson handed out 85 likes and awesomes. 

Thank you for making this community so vibrant and inspiring. 

Birthdays: 

A very happy birthday to all our Aquariuses and Pisces! If you’re celebrating your birthday this month, let us know in the comments below for a special shout-out. We hope your day is filled with joy!