Research to illuminate
the essential business
operations of the social
impact community

Grounded in the world’s
most robust
philanthropic dataset

and leading sector expertise

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The Status of Fundraising in the AI Era

Prepare for the future of fundraising with crucial insights from 550+ nonprofit and education professionals in this free report, covering topics like US fundraising performance, key drivers of growth, attitudes toward AI, and more!

Supporters In Sight Part 4

How well do you know your supporters? Building data-driven persona models can help bring your existing supporters into focus, using the information you already have to cultivate even stronger relationships and strengthen engagement strategies.

Fundraising for Education in the AI Era

How are schools, colleges, and universities thriving today? This report offers data-driven insights and strategies for resilience, innovation, and transformation in the AI era.

Philanthropy Through Recession

The guide offers a wide array of historical research against the backdrop of long-term trends, leveraging data from the annual Giving USA Report. Inside you’ll find seven steps that organizations can take today to future-proof their operations, tips for nonprofit finance teams, and overall trends to watch.

Who We Are

The Blackbaud Institute is a research lab illuminating essential operations of the the social impact community. Through research grounded in Blackbaud’s philanthropic dataset—the world’s most robust—and leading sector expertise, the Institute explores fundraising, nonprofit financial management, CSR, grantmaking, education and more.

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