Written by Jordan Galerkin 
Learn how schools can streamline community service tracking, hours verification, rostering and reporting with Track it Forward and Blackbaud.
Many K-12 private and charter schools in the U.S. require students to complete verified community service hours for graduation or honors programs. However, managing and verifying these hours can be time-consuming and may result in errors. That’s where the new Track it Forward integration with Blackbaud Student Information System (SIS) comes in.
This integration provides a seamless solution to automate student rostering, reduce administrative workload, and ensure compliance with service hour requirements.
Service Hours Tracking Solution for Schools with Volunteer Requirements
Tracking student community service hours shouldn’t require admins to cobble together spreadsheets, paper forms, manual verifications, and emails. Schools that use Blackbaud SIS can now benefit from the following with Track it Forward:
- Automated student roster syncing
- Grade-level service hour requirements
- Real-time student progress tracking
- Accurate, verifiable service hour logs for audits and graduation
This saves administrators hours of time each week and keeps students accountable for their service requirements!
Key Benefits of the Track it Forward + Blackbaud Integration
✔ Automatic Roster Sync
Sync student names, emails, and grade levels from Blackbaud SIS to Track it Forward with ease.
✔ Easy Student Management
Assign milestones by grade or program, archive graduated students, and manage students all in one place.
✔ Mobile App with Verifications
Students log hours via mobile app or desktop. Verifications include supervisor signatures, GPS, photos, or email confirmation.
✔ Custom Reporting for Stakeholders
Generate reports for graduation, audits, board meetings, and more with custom filters for grade level, volunteer activities, and more.
✔ Compliant and Secure
U.S.-based encrypted data hosting, role-based permissions, and privacy protocols ensure compliance.
"I would highly recommend Track it Forward. It makes a huge difference, especially for schools…it’s worth the price and the service is great!" —Blanca, NYOS Charter School
Use Cases for the Track it Forward and Blackbaud Service Hours Integration
- Assign annual service hour requirements based on grade level and let students track their own progress.
- Set up a community service directory to help students find pre-approved volunteer opportunities.
- Collect on-site hour logs during volunteer events with mobile check-ins and supervisor signatures.
Take the next step and see how the Track it Forward and Blackbaud SIS integration can work for your K-12 private or charter school. Get in touch with us here!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do schools track student volunteer hours with Track it Forward and Blackbaud?
By integrating with Track it Forward, schools can automatically sync student data from Blackbaud and set up milestone-based tracking to manage service hour requirements.
What’s the best way to verify student service hours for graduation requirements?
Use Track it Forward’s advanced verifications—including supervisor signatures, GPS location, and photo uploads—to confirm service learning hours are valid.
Can students log service hours from their phones?
Yes. The Track it Forward mobile app allows students to submit hours, check progress, and browse events anywhere, anytime.
Is the Blackbaud and Track it Forward integration secure?
Absolutely. Track it Forward offers encrypted, U.S.-based data storage and handles all data in accordance with our privacy policy and security statement.
How to Get Started with Track it Forward and Blackbaud
Already using Blackbaud SIS? Our team can show you how to connect Track it Forward in just a few minutes.
It's time to simplify community service hour tracking for your school! Now with the Blackbaud SIS integration, Track it Forward provides the automation, verification, and reporting tools you need to streamline service learning programs and support student success.