Blackbaud is Helping Grantmakers and
Applicants Save Time with a New Applicant Portal and an Updated,
AI-Powered Form Builder
CHARLESTON, S.C., July 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the
leading provider of software for powering social impact, today
announced exciting new capabilities within Blackbaud Grantmaking™,
including a new applicant-centric portal and an AI-powered form
builder, to make it easier than ever for nonprofits to apply for
grants and for grantmakers to select nonprofits to fund. Blackbaud
Grantmaking is a grants management software that manages the entire
grantmaking lifecycle for funders, from accepting online
applications to assessing and communicating outcomes in one easy to
use system. See the new features in action here.
"Blackbaud Grantmaking helps grantmakers efficiently manage
their entire grant cycle like no other company in social impact,"
said Heather Johnson, director of
product management, Blackbaud. "With AI-backed tools, streamlined
processes, and intuitive interfaces, our new applicant portal
improves the way our customers can find, reach, engage and fund
individuals and organizations. We are excited to amplify further
impact across the globe with this all-in-one, purpose-built
tool."
Applicant-Centric Portal
The new portal is applicant-centric, allowing applicants to view
and edit all their applications across funders that use Blackbaud
Grantmaking through the Blackbaud ID central identity management
system. Users can access the applicant portal with the same set of
login credentials they use for other Blackbaud products, which
reduces password fatigue for applicants and administrative burdens
for funders.
The submission process has been streamlined for applicants
through features that enhance the communication between funders and
applicants or grantees and make it easier to collaborate with other
stakeholders on applications.
The portal has also undergone third party testing for
accessibility standards against the Web Content Accessibility
Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1AA standard, making the portal more accessible
to a wider range of people.
Dynamic Form Builder Powered by AI
The form builder
has been updated to create visually appealing and modern looking
application forms. The release of conditional logic means funders
will need to create and manage fewer forms across their various
grant programs, which reduces time spent on administrative upkeep
for funders.
Using the power of AI, clients will be able to translate
application forms to over 25 languages, including French, Spanish,
Welsh and more, which will help reduce barriers to funding and
increase accessibility. This update reflects Blackbaud's ongoing
commitment to being "global by design."
These capabilities are now available for existing Blackbaud
Grantmaking customers as part of their subscription. Learn more
about Blackbaud Grantmaking here or request a demo to explore
the solution here.
About Blackbaud
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the
leading software provider exclusively dedicated to powering social
impact. Serving the nonprofit and education sectors, companies
committed to social responsibility and individual change makers,
Blackbaud's essential software is built to accelerate impact in
fundraising, nonprofit financial management, digital giving,
grantmaking, corporate social responsibility and education
management. With millions of users and over $100 billion raised, granted or managed through
Blackbaud platforms every year, Blackbaud's solutions are
unleashing the potential of the people and organizations who change
the world. Blackbaud has been named to Newsweek's list of America's
Most Responsible Companies, Quartz's list of Best Companies for
Remote Workers, and Forbes' list of America's Best Employers. A
remote-first company, Blackbaud has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa
Rica and the United
Kingdom, supporting users in 100+ countries. Learn more
at www.blackbaud.com or follow us on X/Twitter, LinkedIn,
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information, all of the statements, expectations, and assumptions
contained in this news release are forward-looking statements that
involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements
regarding expected benefits of products and product features.
Although Blackbaud attempts to be accurate in making these
forward-looking statements, it is possible that future
circumstances might differ from the assumptions on which such
statements are based. In addition, other important factors that
could cause results to differ materially include the following:
general economic risks; uncertainty regarding increased business
and renewals from existing customers; continued success in sales
growth; management of integration of acquired companies and other
risks associated with acquisitions; risks associated with
successful implementation of multiple integrated software products;
the ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks associated
with management of growth; lengthy sales and implementation cycles,
particularly in larger organization; technological changes that
make our products and services less competitive; and the other risk
factors set forth from time to time in the SEC filings for
Blackbaud, copies of which are available free of charge at the
SEC's website at www.sec.gov or upon request from Blackbaud's
investor relations department. All Blackbaud product names
appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Blackbaud, Inc.
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