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Blackbaud Institute Releases New Research on Charitable Support Trends Across Generations in the UK and Ireland

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Monetary Donations Are Perceived as the Most Impactful Way to Make a Difference Across Generations, but Volunteering and Advocacy Remain Important

LONDON, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Blackbaud Institute, a sector research lab at Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, has released a new report, Charitable Support Across Generations in the UK and Ireland, highlighting shifting donation patterns and support preferences among Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X and Boomers. This comprehensive study sheds light on generational attitudes toward charitable support, factors influencing giving, and the emerging challenges nonprofit organisations face in an increasingly complex landscape.

The report, based on survey responses from over 1,000 participants, uncovers distinct generational differences that shape charitable behaviour today. While financial donations remain the top way for each generation to make an impact, Gen Z notably prioritises volunteering and advocacy, signalling a new direction in charitable engagement. Health, children, and animal causes are most widely supported, with each generation holding unique perspectives on how best to help.

“With economic challenges reshaping how individuals prioritise their support, understanding the unique motivations of each generation has never been more essential,” said Dan Keyworth, Vice President and Managing Director, Customer Success, Blackbaud. “This report highlights that while traditional giving remains strong, younger generations, especially Gen Z, are redefining engagement through volunteering and advocacy. By aligning with these shifting preferences, charities can build deeper, more sustainable connections with supporters across every age group.”

Key Findings from the Report:

Diverse Support Preferences Across Generations: Donations are the most common form of support across all generations, though Gen Z emphasises volunteering, with 50% participating, while Boomers focus more on advocacy and spreading awareness.Influential Drivers for Charitable Support: Across generations, trust in the organisation, belief in the mission, and perceived impact on urgent needs are paramount. Younger generations also express a strong need for transparency and privacy, shaping expectations for nonprofit communication.Generational Giving Barriers: Economic constraints, limited time, and concerns about organisational efficiency are prevalent reasons for non-support. Lack of trust is notably higher among Gen Z and Millennials, emphasising the importance of transparent, impactful messaging from nonprofits.Preferred Communication and Acknowledgment: Email remains the most preferred form of recognition. However, Millennials and Gen Z value public recognition and detailed impact reports, underscoring the evolving expectation for digital and personalised nonprofit engagement.

The report further provides actionable recommendations for nonprofits to effectively engage supporters across generations, including strategies to build trust, enhance volunteer programmes, and diversify donation methods to meet evolving preferences. Get more information on Charitable Support Across Generations and access the full report here.

bbcon 2024 London
Publication of the new report follows the success of Blackbaud’s recent bbcon London event, hosted in late October. Over 200 Blackbaud customers, technology partners, expert speakers and Blackbaud staff attended the event to hear more about the major waves of innovation that will transform the future of social impact for Blackbaud’s customers in the UK and across Europe.

These announcements included a host of AI-powered solutions, enhanced functionality of Blackbaud’s core fundraising product, integrated payments experiences to help organisations raise and save more, and more flexibility to help customers extend their Blackbaud software. Breakout sessions provided the opportunity for delegates to hear best practices for fundraising, grantmaking, and corporate impact, as well as network with like-minded peers.

To learn more about Blackbaud’s most recent innovation, visit www.blackbaud.co.uk/newsroom.

About 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 organisations 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 organisations run to how donors give, we’re 100% focused on research and resources for this sector.

About Blackbaud
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the leading software provider exclusively dedicated to powering social impact. Serving the nonprofit and education sectors, companies committed to social responsibility and individual change makers, Blackbaud’s essential software is built to accelerate impact in fundraising, nonprofit financial management, digital giving, grantmaking, corporate social responsibility and education management. With millions of users and over $100 billion raised, granted or managed through Blackbaud platforms every year, Blackbaud’s solutions are unleashing the potential of the people and organisations who change the world. Blackbaud has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies, Quartz’s list of Best Companies for Remote Workers, and Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers. A remote-first company, Blackbaud has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica and the United Kingdom, supporting users in 100+ countries. Learn more at www.blackbaud.co.uk or follow us on X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

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Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations and assumptions contained in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding expected benefits of products and product features. Although Blackbaud attempts to be accurate in making these forward-looking statements, it is possible that future circumstances might differ from the assumptions on which such statements are based. In addition, other important factors that could cause results to differ materially include the following: general economic risks; uncertainty regarding increased business and renewals from existing customers; continued success in sales growth; management of integration of acquired companies and other risks associated with acquisitions; risks associated with successful implementation of multiple integrated software products; the ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks associated with management of growth; lengthy sales and implementation cycles; technological changes that make our products and services less competitive; and the other risk factors set forth from time to time in the SEC filings for Blackbaud, copies of which are available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or upon request from Blackbaud’s investor relations department. All Blackbaud product names appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.

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POVADDO LAUNCHES NEW RESEARCH SERVICE GIVING ORGANIZATIONS DIRECT ACCESS TO INSIGHTS FROM PUBLIC POLICY PROFESSIONALS IN THE U.S. AND EUROPE

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The Povaddo Panel Omnibus introduces a new shared-survey format that makes high-quality policy professional insights accessible at a fraction of the cost of a bespoke study

ST. LOUIS, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Povaddo, a leading provider of public opinion and policy elite research, today announced the launch of the Povaddo Panel Omnibus — a new research service that gives companies and organizations an efficient, cost-effective way to access public policy professional insights across the United States and Europe. Unlike Povaddo’s custom research offerings, the omnibus format allows multiple organizations to share survey space, significantly reducing cost while maintaining the same access to high-quality insights.

Launched in 2018, the Povaddo Panel was built to meet the growing demand for research insights from individuals who shape, influence, and analyze public policy as part of their daily work. Over the past eight years, the panel has grown to nearly 5,000 public policy professionals worldwide, including more than 2,000 in the United States. Many panelists are former elected officials, including former Members of Congress. Each panelist is individually verified to ensure both authenticity and quality.

The 2026 Povaddo Panel Omnibus schedule includes three waves, with the first launching on June 15. Companies and organizations can field questions among 200 U.S. public policy professionals and/or 200 European public policy professionals, with results delivered within two weeks. Pricing begins at $4,500 for a five-question package among one audience, or $8,000 for both the U.S. and European audiences. Each omnibus package includes:

Question consultation to ensure clarity and effectivenessData collection among the selected audienceTopline results for the total sample and key subgroups

To learn more, reserve space in an upcoming wave, or submit questions, please visit the “Omnibus” section of Povaddo’s website or email omnibus@povaddo.com.

“Companies and organizations that want to understand what public policy professionals think—whether about their brand or an issue they are facing—now have a new and more streamlined way to do so. While organizations have long been able to commission custom research through Povaddo, our new omnibus survey among public policy professionals fills an important need in the research marketplace,” said Brooke Hayes, Executive Vice President of Povaddo, who oversees the Povaddo Panel and the firm’s new omnibus research service.

“The organizations that navigate complex policy environments most successfully are the ones that understand how the policy community thinks. The Povaddo Panel Omnibus makes that kind of insight accessible and actionable for any organization that needs it,” said William Stewart, President and Founder of Povaddo. “What’s more, we know many senior management teams are keen to measure their organizations’ reputation among this elite audience.”

The Povaddo Panel Omnibus launches alongside Povaddo’s most recent thought leadership study, which illustrates the kind of distinctive insights the panel is uniquely positioned to deliver. Povaddo’s 2026 survey of public policy professionals in the U.S. and Europe examines attitudes toward artificial intelligence, including AI regulation, labor market impact, misinformation risk, and the broader existential concerns of the policy community. A high-level summary of select key findings is available on Povaddo’s website, and the complete 38-page report is available for purchase at $500.

About Povaddo: Povaddo specializes in public opinion and policy elite research. Founded in 2009, Povaddo is recognized as a trusted advisor to top-tier organizations that are navigating complex issues management, strategic communications, corporate reputation, and business transformation challenges. Povaddo’s expertise spans external affairs, corporate affairs, public affairs, government affairs, regulatory affairs, scientific affairs, corporate communications, and business planning and strategy. For more information, please visit www.povaddo.com.

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Tianma Highlighting Micro-LED HUD, Ultra-High-Refresh AMOLED, and Glasses-Free 3D Medical Display at Display Week 2026

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Tianma, a leading global manufacturer of flat panel displays, will showcase its latest display innovations at SID Display Week 2026, taking place May 5–7 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. At Booth 805, South Hall, Tianma will highlight three key technology demonstrations spanning automotive, mobile, and medical applications: a Micro-LED head-up display (HUD) designed for extreme brightness and transparency, an ultra-high-refresh-rate AMOLED display engineered for next-generation mobile performance, and a glasses-free 3D medical display enabling real-time 2D/3D visualization.

CHINO, Calif., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Tianma, a leading global manufacturer of flat panel displays, will showcase its latest display innovations at SID Display Week 2026, taking place May 5–7 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

At Booth 805, South Hall, Tianma will highlight three key technology demonstrations spanning automotive, mobile, and medical applications: a Micro-LED head-up display (HUD) designed for extreme brightness and transparency, an ultra-high-refresh-rate AMOLED display engineered for next-generation mobile performance, and a glasses-free 3D medical display enabling real-time 2D/3D visualization.

This year, at the annual Business Conference on Monday, May 4, Tianma’s Jun Chen, Ph.D., Senior Manager, Automotive Market Development, will be a featured panelist during the Automotive Forum. In addition, Tianma has entered several new cutting-edge products and technologies into SID’s annual People’s Choice Awards competition, honoring the best products at Display Week.

KEY TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHTS

Micro-LED IRIS HUD for Next-Generation Automotive Displays

Tianma’s 12-inch Micro-LED IRIS HUD is engineered to address one of the most critical challenges in automotive display design: maintaining visibility under all lighting conditions without compromising driver awareness.

Delivering peak brightness exceeding 120,000 nits, the display remains clearly visible even in direct sunlight. Its Micro-LED architecture enables an ultra-thin optical engine (approximately 2 mm), while a transparent front-window design eliminates the need for black masking layers — preserving the driver’s field of view and supporting more advanced, integrated cockpit designs.

Ultra-High-Refresh AMOLED for Next-Generation Mobile Performance

In mobile display technology, Tianma will showcase a 6.32-inch AMOLED display with a 240Hz refresh rate, designed to overcome the traditional trade-offs between speed and image accuracy. The display incorporates a dual-track pixel driving architecture, separating data writing and threshold compensation to maintain stable, precise pixel control at high refresh rates. This approach significantly reduces motion artifacts while preserving low-gray detail, enabling smoother visuals and improved image stability for high-performance mobile applications.

Glasses-Free 3D Medical Display with Multi-Region 2D/3D Switching

For advanced professional applications, Tianma will present a 27-inch 4K medical-grade glasses-free 3D display, introducing multi-region 2D/3D switching capabilities. Unlike conventional systems limited to full-screen 3D, this display enables simultaneous presentation of 2D and 3D content, with seamless, real-time switching between modes. The system integrates low-latency eye tracking and real-time rendering, making it well suited for medical environments where precision, flexibility, and sterile operation are critical.

BROAD PORTFOLIO OF DISPLAY INNOVATIONS

In addition to these featured technologies, Tianma will present a wide range of display solutions across automotive, consumer, and professional applications.

In automotive, Tianma will showcase a transparent Micro-LED tiling display with over 60% transparency and a scalable, modular design, along with a 43.7-inch ultra-wide IRIS HUD featuring high brightness and curved integration for immersive cockpit environments.

In consumer electronics, Tianma will highlight its latest AMOLED innovations, including SLOD and U11 architectures designed to improve efficiency, brightness, and device lifetime, as well as a foldable AMOLED prototype engineered to reduce crease visibility and improve durability.

For IT applications, Tianma will demonstrate a 27-inch QHD Oxide TFT LCD with a native 610Hz refresh rate, setting a new benchmark for ultra-high-frame-rate displays.

In professional and industrial applications, Tianma will also feature an adaptive refresh Oxide display (20–144Hz) designed to balance high performance with power efficiency.

Advancing Display Innovation Across Applications

Together, these demonstrations reflect Tianma’s continued investment in Micro-LED, AMOLED, and advanced LCD technologies, enabling new levels of performance, efficiency, and integration across automotive, consumer, and professional markets. More information about the innovative new display solutions being displayed by Tianma is available at Booth 805 at Display Week and in the Tianma press kits, accessible online at usa.tianma.com/press Visit usa.tianma.com for more details.

About Tianma America, Inc.

Tianma America delivers advanced display solutions for the Americas, leveraging the global resources and innovation of the Tianma Group. Our expertise spans small to medium-size displays for a wide range of applications, including automotive, industrial, medical, consumer electronics, and emerging technologies.

As part of the Tianma Group, we combine world-class R&D with manufacturing capabilities across China and Japan to offer cutting-edge technologies such as TFT, LTPS, Oxide-TFT, AMOLED, flexible and transparent displays, and integrated touch solutions.

Through a strong network of distributors and partners, Tianma America provides complete display module solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

Specifications and pricing are subject to change without notice.

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Dale Maunu, Tianma America, Inc., 1 408-313-5642, Dale.Maunu@Tianma.com, usa.tianma.com

Bill Maurer, Macrovision, 1 215-327-8109, bill@macrovis.com, macrovision.com

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FranklinWH Introduces Enhanced 15 kWh aPower in Australia and New Zealand

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Expansion comes as policy shifts and rising power costs accelerate demand for residential energy storage

SYDNEY, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FranklinWH, a leading provider of whole-home energy management and battery storage solutions, today announced the launch of its enhanced 15 kWh aPower battery in Australia and New Zealand, as demand for residential energy storage continues to grow, driven by evolving policy settings and increasing interest in energy independence.

The updated aPower builds on the company’s established platform, increasing usable capacity from 13.6 kWh to 15 kWh and raising warrantied throughput from 43 MWh to 60 MWh, an increase of 40 percent. These updates deliver more usable energy over the life of the system while maintaining the same footprint and price.

“The energy landscape is shifting quickly, and more homeowners are thinking beyond the upfront specs to what really pays off over time,” said Steve Ruskin, General Manager of FranklinWH Australia. “This upgrade is about delivering more performance over the life of the system, more usable energy, greater throughput, while staying true to our ‘buy once, buy right’ philosophy.”

The increase in warrantied throughput translates into savings for homeowners. Based on typical usage patterns and an electricity rate of A$0.35 per kilowatt-hour, the additional throughput may represent up to approximately A$5,950 in value over the lifetime of the system. The increase in usable capacity also improves energy density, lowering the effective cost per kilowatt-hour and supporting more efficient use of stored energy.

The 15 kWh configuration also aligns with current and upcoming policy frameworks benefitting residential battery adoption. This includes the updated Cheaper Home Batteries Program, with changes coming into effect for Australian homeowners from 1 May, 2026, helping households maximise value as incentives continue to evolve.

As the residential battery market expands, FranklinWH continues to focus on reliability and system performance. The aPower incorporates design elements to support durability, including structural reinforcement to reduce cell stress over time, per-cell temperature monitoring, and the separation of the battery pack and control systems to maintain reliable performance.

“We believe performance should be measured over years, not just at installation,” Ruskin added. “We focus on building systems that deliver consistent, reliable results over time. That long-term perspective is what ultimately defines value for homeowners.”

The aPower is designed to operate as part of the FranklinWH System, an integrated home energy management platform that coordinates energy generation, storage, and consumption. The system is designed to optimise multiple energy inputs, provide reliable backup power, and support more efficient and independent energy use at the household level.

About FranklinWH

FranklinWH Energy Storage is the manufacturer of the FranklinWH System. FranklinWH is a market-oriented, research-driven company focused on next-generation residential energy management and storage solutions. Located in Macquarie Park, Sydney with a global head office in the San Francisco Bay Area, FranklinWH’s team has decades of experience in energy systems, from design, through manufacturing, to sales and installation. FranklinWH is AVL-listed with multiple financial institutions.

Contact: Media@franklinwh.com

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