The Buzz: March 2026 Edition!

Hi Community, 

March is here and we’ve got a lot going on in The Buzz this month – so, let’s get started! 

March Monthly Challenge: 

This month we are focusing on marking questions as answered.

It’s a great way to thank your peers who took the time to respond! It also signals to others that a response was correct, and they can leverage that solution if they are in a similar situation. Marking a question as answered also saves time when searching and it helps reduce duplicate posts.

Here’s how it works: 

When you ask a question – you will see this appear under the responses: 

It’s easy to mark a question as answered – just click yes! 

(Note: This only applies to Questions/Discussions posted after our platform migration in August of 2025, if posted before that - you will not see this option)

This month’s challenge is to mark your questions as answered. If you don’t have a question, feel free to start one! 

Once you mark the question as answered you can request this badge: 

If you are the one who responded and they marked your reply as answered– you can also request the challenge badge! 

You’ll be prompted to say why you should receive the badge. In the box, just say I marked a question as answered, or I answered a question that was marked as answered!  

Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT PowerUp Challenge #11: Now Live! 

This is it—the final challenge, marking a year of learning and growth together. This last challenge focuses on Grid View Batch in Raiser’s Edge NXT web view, a tool designed to make data entry faster and simpler. Ready to improve your skills? Take the 11th PowerUp Challenge! 

Extended Deadlines: Call for Speakers! 

We’ve extended our deadlines for Call for Speakers for both bbcon 2026 and bbdevdays.  

bbcon: The bbcon call for speakers is now open through tomorrow, March 12. If selected, you’ll receive a complimentary full conference pass—plus the opportunity to connect, learn, and lead the conversation with your peers. Submit your proposal to speak now.  

bbdevdays:  You now have until this Friday, March 13th to submit your speaker submission for bbdevdays and share your tips and tricks or game-changing ideas - accepted speakers will receive a complementary Developer’s pass to attend bbdevdays on June 2-4, 2026.  Need inspiration? See the areas where additional submissions would make an impact!  

Unlock Your Low Code Potential: Toronto’s Power Platform Workshop Awaits:

Join Microsoft and Blackbaud experts in Toronto on April 21-22, 2026. Choose between two tracks—Power Automate or Power BI—and explore the integration possibilities of Blackbaud solutions, empowering you to streamline your workflows and data insights. Space is limited, so register now!  

Can’t make it to Toronto? Mark your calendar for Silicon Valley, CA, on August 25-26, 2026, or Washington, D.C. on October 27-28, 2026. Registration details to be announced closer to the events. 

Featured Content:  

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

• “Give to Gain”—Celebrating International Women’s Day! 
• Donation Form Tune-Up: 5 Smart Ways to Boost Online Giving This Year (ENGAGE) 
• The Modern Monthly Close: Practical Ways AI and Automation Reduce Errors and Stress (ENGAGE) 
• February InsideTrack: FAQ Recap on Chat for Blackbaud AI (Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT®) 

What’s New: 

ICYMI! 

• Blackbaud's Education Management Solutions for Higher Education: What’s New for March 10, 2026 
• Blackbaud's Education Management Solutions for K-12 Schools: What’s New for March 10, 2026 
• Webinar Recap: What’s Next for K–12 at Blackbaud 
• What's New in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT® 
• Introducing AI Strategy Assistance in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT® 
• The Grantmaking Post (Blackbaud Grantmaking™) 
• The Financial Post (Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT®) 
• Blackbaud CRM 4.0 SP42 is Now Available! 

Events:  

Don’t miss these opportunities to connect and learn! 

• Blackbaud Development Agent: Live Walkthrough (March 17) 
• There Is No Algorithm for Trust: What Leading with Trust Really Means for Funders in 2026 (March 19) 
• From Principles to Practice: Introducing AI Responsibly in Mission Driven Work (March 26th) 

Community Kudos:   

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

KUDOS to: 

• Hallie Guiseppe for starting the most discussions with 4 convos started 
• Alex Wong for answering the most questions with 54 replies 
• Joe Moretti & Carlene Johnson also have 21 replies 
• Elizabeth Johnson gave out 78 likes, awesomes, or insightfuls 
• Elizabeth Grover handed out 49 reactions 

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the community in February! 

Birthdays:   

A very happy birthday to all our Pisces and Aries! 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!