- Blackbaud (BLKB, Financial) unveils new AI strategy at the annual bbdevdays conference.
- The company introduced Blackbaud Copilot and plans for Agentic AI to aid nonprofits.
- Strong focus on open ecosystem integration with SKY UX® and Microsoft Power Platform.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) kicked off its annual bbdevdays virtual conference, presenting its advanced AI strategy aimed at enhancing social impact technologies for developers. A highlight of the event was the introduction of the Intelligence for Good® AI strategy, which incorporates predictive AI technologies to identify billions in untapped donation potential and enhance AI-powered donor communications.
A key feature unveiled was the Blackbaud Copilot, an AI assistant designed to facilitate natural language interaction with data, providing users with intuitive ways to access information. The company also announced future plans to implement Agentic AI, which aims to optimize fundraising operations through personalized donor management and stewardship.
The conference underscores Blackbaud's commitment to an open ecosystem, offering developers access to SKY UX® and Microsoft Power Platform integrations. This approach is intended to empower both technical and non-technical users to develop custom solutions, fostering innovation within the nonprofit sector.
The event marks a significant step in Blackbaud's strategy to maintain its market position in the nonprofit software space by integrating sector-specific data with AI capabilities, thereby enhancing fundraising efficiency and effectiveness for social impact organizations.
