Software that helps nonprofits and schools pay vendors faster through the accounting systems they already use.
Vertical fintech: payments and AP automation for nonprofits and education
BILL and Blackbaud’s partnership shows nonprofit and school payments are emerging as a distinct category, and New York’s decision to join a national school choice program will add new funding flows and complexity. Software that plugs into existing accounting systems to speed vendor enrollment and payments meets that immediate day-to-day need.
Projected Score
as a side gig ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
no money or audience ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
with both ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
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The news behind it
- Oct 13, 2026 CPA Practice Advisor: BILL and Blackbaud Partner to Simplify Vendor Payments for Nonprofits and Education
- Oct 13, 2026 K-12 Dive: New York opts into national school choice program
