New Blackbaud Institute Report Reveals Key Drivers of Effective Risk Management for Social Impact Organizations
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) has released its 2025 Risk Readiness Report through the Blackbaud Institute, analyzing risk management in social impact organizations. The study, based on a survey of 549 social impact professionals, identifies three organizational segments: Reactive (23%), Responsive (48%), and Proactive (29%).
The research reveals that organizations prioritizing technology and talent show greater resilience, regardless of size. Key findings show that while government policy changes and revenue are top concerns, only 30% of professionals feel prepared for these challenges. Notably, 57% of proactive organizations had fewer than 100 employees, and only 37% reported annual revenue over $11 million, demonstrating that strategic mindset outweighs resources in risk management effectiveness.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) ha pubblicato il suo 2025 Risk Readiness Report tramite il Blackbaud Institute, analizzando la gestione del rischio nelle organizzazioni a impatto sociale. Lo studio, basato su un sondaggio su 549 professionisti dell'impatto sociale, individua tre segmenti organizzativi: Reactive (23%), Responsive (48%) e Proactive (29%).
La ricerca mostra che le organizzazioni che mettono al centro tecnologia e talento risultano pi霉 resilienti, indipendentemente dalla dimensione. I risultati chiave evidenziano come le modifiche alle politiche governative e i ricavi siano le principali preoccupazioni, ma solo il 30% dei professionisti si sente preparato ad affrontarle. In modo significativo, il 57% delle organizzazioni proactive aveva meno di 100 dipendenti e soltanto il 37% dichiarava ricavi annui superiori a $11 million, a dimostrazione che la mentalit脿 strategica prevale sulle risorse nell'efficacia della gestione del rischio.
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Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) a publi茅 son 2025 Risk Readiness Report via le Blackbaud Institute, analysant la gestion des risques au sein des organisations 脿 impact social. L'茅tude, bas茅e sur une enqu锚te aupr猫s de 549 professionnels de l'impact social, identifie trois segments organisationnels : Reactive (23%), Responsive (48%) et Proactive (29%).
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Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) hat seinen 2025 Risk Readiness Report 眉ber das Blackbaud Institute ver枚ffentlicht und die Risikobew盲ltigung in Social-Impact-Organisationen analysiert. Die Studie basiert auf einer Umfrage unter 549 Social-Impact-Fachkr盲ften und unterscheidet drei Organisationssegmente: Reactive (23%), Responsive (48%) und Proactive (29%).
Die Forschung zeigt, dass Organisationen, die Technologie und Talente priorisieren, unabh盲ngig von ihrer Gr枚脽e widerstandsf盲higer sind. Zentrale Erkenntnisse zeigen, dass zwar 脛nderungen der Regierungspolitik und die Einnahmen die gr枚脽ten Sorgen darstellen, sich jedoch nur 30% der Fachkr盲fte auf diese Herausforderungen vorbereitet f眉hlen. Bemerkenswert ist, dass 57% der proaktiven Organisationen weniger als 100 Mitarbeiter hatten und nur 37% einen Jahresumsatz von 眉ber $11 million angaben, was verdeutlicht, dass eine strategische Denkweise wirksamer ist als Ressourcen bei der Risikomanagement-Performance.
- Organizations implementing proactive strategies show higher preparedness across all 13 risk areas
- Strategic mindset matters more than resources for effective risk management
- Proactive organizations demonstrate successful integration of multiple tech solutions and technology continuity plans
- Only 30% of professionals feel prepared for government policy changes and revenue challenges
- Less than 25% of organizations have a staff continuity plan despite burnout being a top challenge
- 23% of organizations remain in a reactive state regarding risk management
Organizations That Prioritize Technology and Talent Investments Report Significantly Lower Concerns about Managing Risk
While many social impact organizations are feeling uncertain about the next three years, the report identifies the strategic tactics that set confident organizations apart. The 2025 Risk Readiness Report takes a comprehensive look at the 13 most pressing risks facing the social impact sector and provides actionable insights to help leaders proactively address these challenges.
"Risk is universal, but readiness isn't," said Todd Lant, chief customer officer, Blackbaud. "This research shows that proactive organizations who adopt a risk-ready mindset, prioritize innovation, and invest in tech and talent, are confidently navigating change鈥攁nd achieving success. What's more, the data clearly demonstrates that these tactics aren't exclusive to large organizations or those with endless resources. Confident and prepared organizations come in all sizes."
Key Findings from the Report
- Three Distinct Readiness Segments Emerge: Based on cumulative readiness scores, organizations fall into three categories: Reactive (
23% ), Responsive (48% ), and Proactive (29% ), with proactive organizations showing lower concern coupled with higher preparedness across all 13 risk areas. - Government Policy and Revenue Are Top Concerns: Overall, government policy changes and revenue are top concerns. While only
30% of professionals feel prepared for these challenges, they share a proactive mindset and a focus on the future. They are more likely to have recently updated their strategic plans, be engaging their boards, setting clear fundraising goals, focusing on their technology strategy, and hiring to get the right people in the right seats. - Technology Sets Proactive Professionals Apart: Technology is a predictive factor in whether an organization is Reactive or Proactive toward risk overall: the least prepared professionals worry more about efficient use of their tech platforms, data security and tech training, and they are less likely to have a cybersecurity policy. Meanwhile, Proactive organizations are significantly more likely to have upgraded their technology, integrated multiple tech solutions, and implemented technology continuity plans.
- Staff Continuity Remains Key: Staff burnout tops organization-related challenges, yet less than a quarter of organizations surveyed had a staff continuity plan. Proactive organizations are investing in talent, updating employee benefits, and improving internal communications to ensure resiliency.
- Readiness Isn't Determined by Resources: Organization size or budget doesn't dictate readiness. Among proactive organizations,
57% had fewer than 100 employees and less than half (37% ) reported annual revenue over$11 million
The report features a readiness assessment tool that allows readers to evaluate their own organization's preparedness and receive personalized action steps for building resilience. This offers a risk barometer for social impact organizations, backed by data from leaders across the sector.
For more information, the full Risk Readiness report can be . All Blackbaud Institute resources are offered for free, as part of Blackbaud's commitment to accelerating social impact through data-driven insight.
About The Blackbaud Institute
The Blackbaud Institute develops leading-edge research and convenes expert voices to equip the social impact community with knowledge, insight, and confidence. The Blackbaud Institute draws from Blackbaud's data set, the most comprehensive in the social impact community. In addition, the Institute facilitates public research studies to drive original qualitative and quantitative insight. Our research agenda is grounded in a commitment to topics that social impact organizations can apply immediately to better understand, benchmark, and improve their essential business operations. We are guided by our commitment to the social impact sector to provide timely, transparent, and well-rounded research that is free to access. From how organizations run to how donors give, we're
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