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Blackbaud Announces the 2026 North America Corporate Social Impact Summit

News Provided by PR Newswire2025-10-16

Blackbaud Announces the 2026 North America Corporate Social Impact Summit

[16-October-2025]

Event Will Offer Premier Gathering for CSR professionals to Connect, Collaborate and Preview the Future of Social Impact Innovation

CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leader in AI for social impact, is thrilled to announce the return of the North America Corporate Social Impact Summit, taking place March 30-April 1, 2026, at the Conrad Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. This free, in-person event will bring together over 250 social good professionals and industry leaders for two days of collaboration, strategy and inspiration focused on the future of corporate philanthropy and employee engagement, as well as product innovation reveals.

The Summit not only showcases product innovation but is also a premier industry conference, bringing professionals together across all sectors to engage in strategic dialogue, share insights, and shape the future of CSR through rich content and purposeful networking. This year, attendees can look forward to a dynamic agenda featuring high-impact keynotes, immersive and lively breakout sessions, and exclusive previews of YourCause product innovations coming in 2026. Despite expected growth this year, the Summit will continue to maintain an intimate, high-value experience, using every space to ensure smooth attendee flow, exceptional production quality, elevated comfort and accessibility.

There will be multiple content-rich sessions, in addition to the purpose-driven networking opportunities, including curated zones for strategic one-on-ones, interactive give-back activities, and lively evening receptions. From refining a CSR strategy to building meaningful connections, this event is crafted to deliver both strategic and tactical insights and genuine community.

Dale Strange, President, Corporate Impact at Blackbaud, shared, "We're proud to host this Summit for a second year, showcasing the innovation we're driving through our products and the growing visibility of YourCause and Blackbaud in the CSR space. This event is a powerful opportunity for our community to come together, share ideas, and shape the future of social good."

From breakout sessions to the closing celebration in Nashville's iconic Honky Tonk District, the 2026 Summit promises to be an unforgettable experience for CSR leaders at every stage of their journey. Registration opens in October 2025, with early access available to bbcon 2025 attendees.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this transformative event. Click here to stay updated and register.

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, India and the United Kingdom, supporting users in 100+ countries. Learn more at www.blackbaud.com or follow us on X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

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