Blackbaud

Blackbaud is a cloud-based software platform specifically designed for the nonprofit, education, and social good sectors. It provides a suite of tools for fundraising, donor management, financial management, and constituent relationship management (CRM). The platform helps organizations streamline operations, engage supporters, and maximize their impact through data-driven insights.

Also known as: Blackbaud CRM, Blackbaud Raiser's Edge, Blackbaud SKY, BB, Blackbaud Platform

Why learn Blackbaud?

Developers should learn Blackbaud when building or integrating applications for nonprofits, schools, or charities, as it is a leading solution in this niche market. Use cases include developing custom fundraising modules, integrating with payment gateways for donations, or creating data analytics dashboards to track donor engagement and campaign performance.

Learning Resources

• docs: Blackbaud Developer Portal
• docs: Blackbaud SKY API Documentation
• course: Blackbaud University
• video: Introduction to Blackbaud CRM on YouTube
• book: Nonprofit Technology: A Guide to Blackbaud