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3 Smart Innovations for Your School

When we hear the word innovation , it brings to mind change . Innovation is exciting , even if the change might be chaotic for a bit . Mike Gianoni , Chief Executive Officer of Blackbaud , recently spoke to a group about the innovation and changes occurring in Blackbaud saying , “ We ’ re proud of the dedication , innovation , and unprecedented momentum we ’ re seeing from our teams .”
He continued , “ Every person at Blackbaud — in every team and office — is doing something to contribute to these outcomes . We are working as one to continue the momentum , build on it , and execute and deliver on our commitments to customers . I ’ m excited to see the amazing things we will do in 2017 as we help our customers achieve their inspiring missions !”
What changes and momentum is Mike referring to and what does it mean to your school ?
1 . Accelerated innovation : Blackbaud has powered more innovation in the past three years than during the last 10 ! Our solutions will be constantly improved and developed , ensuring that we offer the best solutions for our markets . SKY API is an example of our innovation for connecting and housing information for clients . Raiser ’ s Edge NXT donor management and Financial Edge NXT financial management are updated software solutions that help schools .
2 . Unmatched expertise and leadership The recent IDC report lists us as the 25th largest cloud software vendor worldwide — across all categories .
We are the only total solution provider for social good ; we have the greatest breadth , and also greatest depth . As an example , in the age of big data and Artificial Intelligence ( AI ), we are pioneering the way forward with the world ’ s only dedicated team of Social Good Scientists™ . Also , we have the world ’ s most robust philanthropic data set — no one else has this . We have the world ’ s best data for our customers . Schools using Blackbaud ’ s Raiser ’ s Edge NXT allows for easy access to donor data .
3 . The market is experiencing us as a changed company : External validation from third-party influencers including Forrester , Gartner , and Forbes is at an all-time high . Customers and the market are experiencing and loving the new and improved Blackbaud .
Our services are expanding and becoming more robust to solve the needs you have at your school . Innovation is happening daily ! It ’ s an exciting time of change at Blackbaud , and at Smart Tuition . We are changing to serve you better !
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