Simplifying Impact Storytelling with Impact Edge

From coordinating employee volunteering programmes to managing grants and charity partnerships, CSR professionals are no strangers to juggling multiple priorities. But when it comes to showcasing the impact of these efforts? That’s where things can get challenging.

Impact data is captured across multiple systems. Stories are buried in numerous chats, channels, and inboxes. And now, with the rising importance of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and increasing public scrutiny, many CSR teams across the UK and Europe are tasked with more than just doing good. They’re expected to show what’s changed because of it.

With so many things already on your plate, wouldn’t it be nice to reduce some of that administrative burden by having all your grant, giving, and volunteering data in one, centralised place?

Cue Impact Edge.

What is Impact Edge?

Blackbaud Impact Edge™ is a powerful reporting and storytelling solution designed to work alongside CSRconnect (for employee engagement) and GrantsConnect (for community investment). Leveraging responsible AI, this complimentary addition to your existing suite helps transform raw, fragmented data into credible, compelling stories that reflect the true value of your programmes.

With features made to simplify reporting for busy teams, you’ll be able to:

• Visualise your data with easy-to-use impact dashboards so you can spot trends, measure outcomes, and track against key reporting standards.
• Generate narrative-ready content with Blackbaud Copilot, a built-in generative AI assistant that turns data into summaries and talking points, making it easier to answer stakeholder questions on demand.
• Automatically gather and analyse your giving, grantmaking, and volunteering data from CSRConnect and GrantsConnect in one secure, centralised location.
• Save time by instantly creating powerful stories and reports that show the results of your social impact initiatives.

Why does it matter?

The good news? YourCause solutions are purpose-built to overcome these barriers, helping CSR teams around the world run meaningful, measurable programmes. And now, Impact Edge makes the reporting process even easier!

With this advanced AI-driven tool, you’ll be able to see your data, stories, and goals all in one place. Whether you’re preparing to meet with your stakeholders, building your annual impact report, or responding to a CSRD request, you’ll be able to create polished, relevant, and stakeholder-ready stories without chasing insights across five different spreadsheets.

Ready to See Your Impact in Action?

Book a live demo and discover how Impact Edge can simplify your reporting process — making it faster, smarter, and more impactful.