Bio
Ray Clarke is a Senior Principal Project Manager on Blackbaud's Customer Success Operations team with more than 20 years of experience managing and implementing Blackbaud Donor Management solutions. Throughout his career, Ray has helped nonprofit organizations get the most from their technology—guiding implementations, streamlining operations, and building the confidence teams need to adopt new capabilities. Today he focuses on creating customer-facing assets—playbooks, training, and clear, practical guidance—that make major product transitions more accessible and less daunting for the organizations he serves. Ray pairs deep product expertise with real-world nonprofit insight: he serves on multiple nonprofit boards across the Kansas City, Missouri area, giving him a firsthand understanding of the missions and challenges his customers navigate every day. He is passionate about translating complex change into approachable, actionable steps that move organizations forward.