Core Insights - Blackbaud is showcasing its AI strategy and product enhancements during its semi-annual Product Update Briefings, emphasizing the commitment to accelerate innovation for social impact organizations [1][2] Product Innovations - The introduction of Blackbaud Copilot, an AI-powered assistant, aims to enhance fundraising success by automating routine tasks and providing data-driven insights [6] - Upcoming integration with Constant Contact in mid-2025 will enhance digital marketing capabilities within Raiser's Edge NXT, streamlining marketing efforts for customers [6] - Enhanced identity resolution in predictive modeling with LiveRamp is expected to improve match rates for wealth and charitable giving records, with a full rollout anticipated by the end of Q2 [6] - New features in Blackbaud Grantmaking will streamline the grant application process and integrate with Financial Edge NXT for better financial data connectivity [11] Corporate Social Responsibility - The Expedited Giving functionality from YourCause will deliver donations made through corporate employee giving programs to nonprofits 95% faster than existing options [9] - Blackbaud Impact Edge™ is now available, incorporating the Blackbaud Copilot AI assistant to help corporate social responsibility departments track and share their impact [9] Education Solutions - The Common Records Engine in Blackbaud Education Management minimizes duplicate data entry, providing a single source of truth for student information [12] - The Award Cycle Manager Dashboard in Blackbaud Award Management improves visibility into award performance and fund utilization [12] Online Giving and Payments - New tools like Donor Cover and Complete Cover allow donors to cover transaction costs, helping organizations retain up to 100% of donations [11] - Expanded payment processing solutions enable a cohesive "Payments-as-a-Service" experience, including Tap-to-Pay on iPhone for contactless payments [11]