Blackbaud

FTC Finalizes Order with Blackbaud Related to Allegations the Firm’s Security Failures Led to Data Breach

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tisdag, maj 28, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission has finalized an order against Blackbaud Inc. settling allegations that its lax security practices allowed a hacker to breach the company’s network and access the personal data of millions of consumers including Social Security and bank account numbers.View Press Release

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  • The Federal Trade Commission has finalized an order against Blackbaud Inc. settling allegations that its lax security practices allowed a hacker to breach the company’s network and access the personal data of millions of consumers including Social Security and bank account numbers.

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FTC Finalizes Order with Blackbaud Related to Allegations the Firm’s Security Failures Led to Data Breach

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tisdag, maj 28, 2024

As a result of these failures, a hacker in early 2020 exploited weaknesses in Blackbaud’s networks, which went undetected for three months, allowing the hacker to remove massive amounts of unencrypted sensitive consumer data belonging to Blackbaud’s customers.

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  • As a result of these failures, a hacker in early 2020 exploited weaknesses in Blackbaud’s networks, which went undetected for three months, allowing the hacker to remove massive amounts of unencrypted sensitive consumer data belonging to Blackbaud’s customers.
  • The order also requires Blackbaud to develop a comprehensive information security program that would address the issues highlighted by the FTC’s complaint and put in place a data retention schedule outlining its data deletion practices.
  • It also requires Blackbaud to notify the FTC if it experiences a future data breach that it is required to report to any other local, state, or federal agency.

    After receiving two comments, the Commission voted 3-0-2 to give final approval to the settlement.

  • Commissioner Andrew Ferguson did not participate and Commissioner Melissa Holyoak was recused.

Dr. Chelsea Clinton, Danny Wirtz, and Valerie Jarrett to Headline Social Innovation Summit on June 4-5 in Chicago

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torsdag, maj 9, 2024

NEW YORK, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Social Innovation Summit (SIS) announced the initial two-day agenda for the 2024 event, taking place on June 4-5 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Chicago. The purpose-driven gathering hosted by Landmark Ventures will convene global corporate executives, philanthropists, investors, nonprofit leaders, policymakers, celebrity activists, and social entrepreneurs for networking and discussion around insights, solutions, and tangible actions to drive social impact and scale change.

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  • "The Social Innovation Summit is a vibrant platform that highlights pioneers crafting the solutions of tomorrow," remarked Zeev Klein, CEO of Landmark Ventures and the Summit's Founder & Curator.
  • A local Chicago-area recipient will be announced and celebrated on the Social Innovation Summit stage.
  • To view the full Social Innovation Summit speaker roster and agenda, visit the website .
  • To engage with Summit-related conversations, please follow the event hashtag #SIS24 and the event pages on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Twitter/X .

New Report Illuminates Gen Z Philanthropic Giving Behavior

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tisdag, maj 7, 2024

CHARLESTON, S.C., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blackbaud Institute, a research lab at Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today released a new report, Gen Z at the Table: A Special Edition of the Next Generation of Giving.

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  • The first free-to-access Gen Z philanthropy report of this magnitude, the Blackbaud Institute's latest survey busts traditional myths about Gen Z givers and offers new insights that can inform clear, creative approaches to engaging this critical demographic.
  • This report offers research-driven recommendations and a roadmap to help them welcome Gen Z donors to the table."
  • Online surveys of almost 1,300 Gen Z consumers and over 275 nonprofit professionals were conducted along with follow-up virtual in-depth interviews among Gen Z supporters and nonprofit professionals.
  • For more information on Gen Z giving trends, the full 30+ page report can be accessed here .

MeBeBot Drives Digital Employee Experience Excellence in Q1 2024

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tisdag, april 16, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MeBeBot™, the leading provider of AI-powered employee experience (EX) solutions, today announced significant milestones achieved during the first quarter of 2024. These accomplishments underscore the company's commitment to transforming the way organizations support, engage, and communicate with their employees.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MeBeBot ™, the leading provider of AI-powered employee experience (EX) solutions, today announced significant milestones achieved during the first quarter of 2024.
  • "We're thrilled to share the progress we've made in the first quarter of 2024," said Beth White, founder and CEO of MeBeBot.
  • The latest product innovation is the introduction of the "AI Wizard" functionality within the Digital Employee Experience (DEX) AI Platform.
  • This solution leverages a secure Generative AI instance to scan entire documents, such as employee handbooks, benefits summaries, policy documents, and IT FAQs.

Blackbaud Institute Shares Spotlight on 2023 Trends in Giving

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måndag, april 8, 2024

CHARLESTON, S.C., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blackbaud Institute, a research lab at Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today released new insights from Blackbaud's unmatched philanthropic dataset in its 2023 Trends in Giving Spotlight.

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  • Based on Blackbaud's Robust Philanthropic Data Set, the Blackbaud Institute Shares New Insights on Last Year's Giving Trends and What Fundraisers Should Know for 2024
    CHARLESTON, S.C., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blackbaud Institute, a research lab at Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today released new insights from Blackbaud's unmatched philanthropic dataset in its 2023 Trends in Giving Spotlight.
  • The Blackbaud Institute gives social impact professionals data to understand broader industry trends, benchmark success and take fundraising to new levels.
  • The current spotlight provides a round-up of the charitable giving trends that defined 2023 and a look at the past five years, with tips on how organizations can make the most of this year.
  • "2023 can be seen as a bookend to a historic five-year story of charitable giving, with generosity remaining durable and today's giving levels sustaining well above their pre-pandemic norms."

PenFed Credit Union and EVERFI Host Fourth Financial Literacy Event at San Juan Public High School as Part of "Tu Dinero, Tu Sueño" Program

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onsdag, mars 27, 2024

TYSONS, Va., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Credit Union and EVERFI from Blackbaud hosted an interactive learning event focused on improving financial literacy for over 110 students in grades 9-12 at Escuela Superior Rafael Cordero Molina in San Juan, Puerto Rico on March 20. The students recently completed the "Tu Dinero, Tu Sueño" ("Your Money, Your Dreams") program, a scalable digital financial education curriculum provided by PenFed through a strategic partnership with EVERFI, the leader in powering social impact through education.

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  • PenFed provides students with access to EVERFI's proven curriculum teaching them how to make smart financial decisions and achieve success in life.
  • PenFed leaders, including PenFed financial center managers, wealth managers, and mortgage managers participated in a "speed networking" activity with students who recently completed the EVERFI financial education program.
  • This year's financial literacy event is the fourth PenFed and EVERFI have held in Puerto Rico.
  • PenFed currently serves members in Puerto Rico with financial centers in San Juan, Hatillo, Ponce, Mayaguez and on the United States Army Garrison Fort Buchanan.

Deltek Announces CEO Succession Plan

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tisdag, mars 5, 2024

HERNDON, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, announced today that Bob Hughes will join Deltek as President and CEO to succeed Mike Corkery, Deltek's current President and CEO. Mike will transition to a full-time operating Group Executive role at Roper Technologies, Deltek's parent company, effective April 10, 2024. 

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  • Bob Hughes named next Deltek President and CEO; Mike Corkery transitioning to full-time Roper Technologies operating Group Executive
    HERNDON, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek , the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, announced today that Bob Hughes will join Deltek as President and CEO to succeed Mike Corkery , Deltek's current President and CEO.
  • "We are excited to welcome Bob as Deltek's new President and CEO," said Neil Hunn, Roper Technologies' President and CEO .
  • "Serving as CEO of Deltek has been the honor of my professional career, and I am incredibly proud of our accomplishments to date," said Mike Corkery.
  • As a full-time executive at Roper Technologies, Mike Corkery will provide coaching and guidance to several Roper businesses, including Deltek.

Deltek Announces CEO Succession Plan

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tisdag, mars 5, 2024

HERNDON, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, announced today that Bob Hughes will join Deltek as President and CEO to succeed Mike Corkery, Deltek's current President and CEO. Mike will transition to a full-time operating Group Executive role at Roper Technologies, Deltek's parent company, effective April 10, 2024. 

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  • Bob Hughes named next Deltek President and CEO; Mike Corkery transitioning to full-time Roper Technologies operating Group Executive
    HERNDON, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek , the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, announced today that Bob Hughes will join Deltek as President and CEO to succeed Mike Corkery , Deltek's current President and CEO.
  • "We are excited to welcome Bob as Deltek's new President and CEO," said Neil Hunn, Roper Technologies' President and CEO .
  • "Serving as CEO of Deltek has been the honor of my professional career, and I am incredibly proud of our accomplishments to date," said Mike Corkery.
  • As a full-time executive at Roper Technologies, Mike Corkery will provide coaching and guidance to several Roper businesses, including Deltek.

Consensus' Updated Tours Feature Helps B2B Buyers Immerse Themselves in Product Stories That Combine Content With Context

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torsdag, januari 25, 2024

This new update gives presales and sales teams the ability to create and share interactive product tours as part of their buyer enablement strategy.

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  • This new update gives presales and sales teams the ability to create and share interactive product tours as part of their buyer enablement strategy.
  • "Using Tours, sellers will be able to tell compelling product-led stories," said Mike Trionfo, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Consensus.
  • "We've created a way for buyers to immerse themselves in a demo by connecting the 'what' to the 'why' of a product.
  • Adding Tours to Consensus demos gives buyers the information and experience they need to align their stakeholders faster and make purchasing decisions more confidently."