Nine Startups Join Blackbaud's Tech Accelerator for Social Impact Solutions

In the ever-evolving landscape of social impact and philanthropy, technology plays an increasingly crucial role in driving innovation and maximizing impact. Blackbaud, a leading provider of software for powering social impact, has announced the newest cohort of participants in its Social Good Startup Program. This tech accelerator supports early-stage software companies focused on solving problems that matter to the social impact community. With nine new participants, the January 2025 cohort continues to build on the program's success in fostering cutting-edge technology for the social impact sector.

The startups in the January 2025 cohort include Altruify, Boost My School, Collective, Connect To Give, Daffodil, KarmaSuite, Mentor Spaces, Pledge, and Revere Software. Each of these innovative solutions addresses critical areas in the social impact sector, complementing Blackbaud's existing offerings and enhancing the value provided to its customers.

Altruify's patented "Donate-Through-Data" technology allows charitable donors to monetize their digital interactions, creating a new revenue stream for nonprofits. By integrating Altruify's platform with Blackbaud's donor management software, nonprofits can offer donors innovative ways to give, potentially increasing engagement and donations.

Boost My School's fundraising platform is designed specifically for K-12 schools, helping them transform their donor experience with engaging fundraising pages and modern payment options. By integrating Boost My School with Blackbaud's education management solutions, schools can streamline their fundraising efforts and engage with donors more effectively.

Collective's mobile platform bridges the gap between mission-driven organizations and their neighbors, helping people discover and connect with local causes. By integrating Collective with Blackbaud's customer relationship management (CRM) and fundraising solutions, organizations can expand their reach, engage with local communities, and grow their supporter base.

Connect To Give's comprehensive suite of solutions is designed to secure transformational multi-year contributions from high-yield giving circles to sustain educational institutions. By integrating Connect To Give with Blackbaud's fundraising and alumni engagement solutions, institutions can identify qualified leads, uncover relational affinity, and accelerate trusted peer-to-peer solicitations, ultimately increasing fundraising success.

Daffodil's network unlocks donor-advised funds by matchmaking donors with great nonprofits, transforming charitable giving by making it more accountable and rewarding. By integrating Daffodil with Blackbaud's fundraising and donor management solutions, nonprofits can tap into the $229 billion sitting in DAF accounts, potentially increasing their funding sources.

KarmaSuite helps nonprofit finance teams manage the complexity of restricted grants, allowing nonprofits to confidently shift their attention to their core mission. By integrating KarmaSuite with Blackbaud's financial management solutions, nonprofits can better track and manage restricted grants, ensuring their financial foundation is robust and perfectly aligned for their impact journey.

Mentor Spaces helps impact leaders launch or scale career mentorship programs, helping underserved learners discover in-demand career pathways. By integrating Mentor Spaces with Blackbaud's corporate social responsibility, university, and nonprofit solutions, organizations can engage employees, students, and volunteers in meaningful mentorship programs, fostering leadership development and supporting emerging professionals.

Pledge democratizes charitable giving through AI-powered products, free fundraising pages, and features like text-to-donate and cryptocurrency support. By integrating Pledge with Blackbaud's fundraising and donor management solutions, nonprofits can offer donors innovative giving options, potentially increasing engagement and donations.

Revere Software is a leading SaaS platform for private-labeled corporate employee skills-based volunteering programs. By integrating Revere Software with Blackbaud's corporate social responsibility, university, and nonprofit solutions, organizations can engage employee subject-matter experts in impactful pro bono mentoring, fostering skills development and supporting social impact initiatives.

These startups' innovative solutions complement Blackbaud's existing offerings by addressing critical areas and providing innovative solutions that enhance the value provided to Blackbaud's customers. By integrating these solutions, Blackbaud can expand its reach, attract a wider range of customers, and offer more comprehensive and modernized technology for the social impact sector.

In conclusion, the January 2025 cohort of the Blackbaud Social Good Startup Program brings together nine innovative startups focused on driving social impact through cutting-edge technology. By integrating these solutions with Blackbaud's existing products, the company can enhance its market position in the social impact sector, ultimately helping nonprofits, schools, and socially responsible companies maximize their impact and achieve their missions.