Blackbaud Announces Impact Awards Finalists

Awards Recognize the Extraordinary Accomplishments of Social Impact Organizations Leveraging Technology to Drive Impact

We’re thrilled to announce the finalists for the first annual Blackbaud Impact Awards, which celebrate organizations and people achieving incredible results with Blackbaud software.

For over 40 years, Blackbaud has partnered with changemakers, organizations, and companies across the globe to fuel impact through essential software solutions. In honor of our customers’ unmatched drive to innovate and unlock more potential from their technology and their teams that use it, the Blackbaud Impact Awards recognize their accomplishments, achievements and impact.

“We’re thrilled with the responses from customers around the world who nominated their organizations and their leaders for an award in the first year of this new program,” said Catherine LaCour, chief marketing officer, Blackbaud. “It is inspiring to see the pride that our customers have in what they are accomplishing and the new approaches they are trying. We’re so happy to be a partner in their journey with essential software that supports their missions, and to provide this opportunity to amplify those achievements.”

Blackbaud customers from across the globe were invited to nominate their organization or an executive leader in any of the six award categories. Finalists include organizations from across the social impact community, including nonprofits, schools and universities, healthcare institutions, and purpose-driven companies.

“The finalists truly show that any organization or leader is capable of having a big impact, both internally and externally,” said Todd Lant, chief customer officer, Blackbaud. “These organizations include large companies with thousands of employees, a small local nonprofit with a lean but mighty staff of two people, and everything in between. Whether you work at a global enterprise or a small community-based organization, you can make a significant impact on your community or cause.”

The 2024 Blackbaud Impact Awards finalists are, in alphabetical order:

The Changemaker Award: Recognizes agile organizations that have embraced new tech capabilities to overcome challenges and deliver results.   

• Save the Children US 

• Turtle Creek Association 

• Unison

The Fueling Greatness Award: Recognizes organizations that have reached or surpassed ambitious goals.   

• Jackson 

• Marlborough College 

• Truth Initiative

The Silo Buster Award: Recognizes organizations that have broken down silos and increased collaboration for greater impact.   

• Adventist Health 

• My Scholarship Central  

• UMB Financial Corporation

The Data Strategist Award: Recognizes organizations that showcase how data-informed decisions or problem solving have given them a greater edge. 

• Combat Stress 

• University of Kansas Health System 

• University of Indianapolis  

The Futurist Award: Recognizes organizations that have pursued technological exploration and creativity within Blackbaud’s flexible ecosystem with notable results.     

• Moffitt Cancer Center 

• Opportunity International 

• University of Manitoba  

The Outstanding Leadership Award: Celebrates exceptional executive-level leaders who empower their teams and organizations 

• Cathy Sandoval, Executive Director, Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation 

• Juliet Douglas, CEO, Venture House 

• Katie M. Lewis, Executive Director, Burger King Foundation

Blackbaud will reveal the winners at bbcon 2024, its annual technology conference happening in Seattle, Washington, September 24-26. For more details about the finalists and the awards, visit: https://www.blackbaud.com/impact-awards.