Blackbaud CRM and Blackbaud Cloud Operations helped the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America move from on-premises to cloud. The church wanted to save money and focus on its mission, not IT infrast...ructure. The move cut costs for infrastructure and disaster recovery. Security improved with database encryption. The church saved 100% of the time spent on server and database upgrades. Staff now focus on strategic work and engagement, not technical tasks.
Blackbaud's suite of education management solutions helped Berwick Academy automate processes and improve efficiency. The school moved to a connected, cloud-based system, making it easier for tech-sa...vvy families to access resources. Parents now enjoy a seamless experience for grades, billing, and contracts. The platform improved communication and information sharing. Berwick Academy values its influence on product development with Blackbaud.
Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT and ResearchPoint helped University of Montevallo build a prospect research function. The university aimed to raise $30 million in seven years for student access, academic... support, and capital projects. Using predictive analytics and Prospect Insights, they automated prospect segmentation and improved donor pipeline management. In one year, they raised $37 million, surpassing their campaign goal. AI-powered tools identified key donor opportunities and streamlined research efforts.
Blackbaud’s Total School Solution helped Gonzaga College High School connect its school community. The school used cloud-based tools for records, tuition, enrollment, fundraising, and finance. Gonzag...a saw more families apply, revenue growth, and fewer late payments. Moving summer packets online saved over $20,000 and two days of staff time. The school tailored tuition discounts to fit each family’s needs.
Blackbaud CRM helped the University of Georgia reach a $250 million rolling fundraising average. The university used Blackbaud CRM for a 360-degree view of alumni and donors, wealth screening, and an...alytics. Integrated payment options like PayPal and Venmo made giving easier for donors. Batch processing automation streamlined gift processing, handling 6,000 transactions in 72 hours during a major event. The integration with Salesforce Marketing Cloud improved engagement and data management.
Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT Optimized Donation Forms helped Porter-Gaud School save time and streamline giving processes. Staff now complete donation entry in less than half the time. The new forms a...re easy for parents and staff to use. Receivables increased by over $10,000 compared to last year. The school can create custom forms for different campaigns, making fundraising more flexible and efficient.
Blackbaud Predictive Analytics helped the University of Georgia improve annual giving campaigns. The university used predictive analytics scores to refine donor segmentation and target lists. They re...duced the audience size for a year-end appeal by over 50%. The response rate more than doubled, and ROI increased by 19%. Direct mail efforts led to a 910% increase in Presidents Club donors year-over-year.
Raiser's Edge NXT helps Bow Valley College improve fundraising with strong analytics and reporting. The college uses the platform to manage donor data, track alumni engagement, and support major gift... workflows. With real-time information and custom reports, the team makes data-driven decisions and forecasts donations. Bow Valley College surpassed its $25 million fundraising target in the quiet phase and has raised $30 million toward a $35 million goal. The platform enables precise goal setting and effective team collaboration.
Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT with Prospect Insights helped Georgian College improve alumni engagement and fundraising. The college used AI-powered analytics to quickly identify the top 700 major givin...g prospects. This made it easier to focus on donors with the highest likelihood to give. The tool helped staff save time and use resources better. Georgian College now targets the right people for events and fundraising, supporting its skilled trades campaign.
Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT helped Williston Northampton School get a full view of its finances. Before using Blackbaud, the school could not produce key financial statements. The CFO set up the new... system for better reporting and goal setting. The team now uses automated integration with Raiser’s Edge NXT to save time. Monthly reconciliations are faster and more accurate. The school relies on Blackbaud for trusted financial data.
Non-Profit Organization Management Case Studies and Success Stories with Blackbaud TeamRaiser®
CASE STUDY Ignite Philanthropy
Blackbaud Grantmaking helps Ignite Philanthropy manage complex grant cycles for nonprofit and foundation clients. Ignite processes 900 to 1,000 applications each year, handling $15 to $20 million in ...contributions. The platform lets Ignite customize forms, reports, and templates for each client. Electronic document delivery speeds up payments and improves applicant experiences. Branch functionality keeps client data separate and secure, reducing admin work and boosting efficiency.
CASE STUDY Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Madison
Payment Assistant, part of Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT, helped Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Madison automate and streamline their payment processes. The finance team no longer prints checks ...or stuffs envelopes. Payments are processed with one click, giving real-time visibility into payment status. The virtual card feature made vendor payments secure and easy. The team saved a lot of time and improved efficiency.
CASE STUDY The Salvation Army, USA Southern Territory
Blackbaud Enterprise Fundraising CRM helps The Salvation Army, USA Southern Territory manage donor data and fundraising. The software supports over 600 users across 15 states. It streamlines workflow...s and boosts productivity for staff. The system helps engage 6.5 million constituents. The organization distributed 60,011 food boxes and provided over 426,000 snacks last year. Staff value the flexibility, integration, and support from Blackbaud and partners like BrightVine.
Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT and Prospect Insights help Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity improve fundraising. The team uses artificial intelligence to find top donor prospects and get smart recommend...ations. This saves time and lets staff focus on building donor relationships. The software makes the team more effective and efficient. Staff feel empowered and excited about reaching their goals.
CASE STUDY Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro
Financial Edge NXT helped Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro improve its accounting. The nonprofit needed software that could handle nonprofit fund accounting. Their old system could not trac...k home sales, mortgage payments, or asset classes. With Financial Edge NXT, they now create detailed financial reports and show donors how funds are used. This builds donor trust and supports better financial decisions.
Blackbaud CRM helped Shriners Children’s improve donor data management and reporting. The organization faced challenges managing fundraising across 19 hospitals. Blackbaud CRM replaced clunky systems... with a flexible, customizable platform. Staff can now generate detailed reports and track donor interactions easily. This led to more proactive donor management and saved time for fundraisers.
Martlets used Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT and Blackbaud Merchant Services to improve their fundraising. The software let them process donations faster and send automatic thank-you messages. This cut ...out manual steps and reduced errors. The team now spends less time on admin and more time connecting with supporters. Martlets saw benefits from purpose-built donation forms and increased online giving.
Vecova used Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT and Prospect Insights to improve fundraising. After COVID-19, their donor data was outdated and inconsistent. Prospect Insights helped them find new major gift... prospects and fill gaps in their donor lists. In a few months, they qualified 72 major gift prospects. Four donors gave matching gifts for Giving Tuesday. They achieved their best Giving Tuesday matching donation performance to date, raising $40,000, with 50% of matching donors identified by Prospect Insights.
