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GoCardless Signs Agreement to Acquire Nuapay

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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GoCardless , the bank payment company, has signed an agreement to acquire Sentenial Ltd, operating globally under the Nuapay brand, from EML Payments Limited (ASX: EML) subject to regulatory approvals.

Key Points: 
  • GoCardless , the bank payment company, has signed an agreement to acquire Sentenial Ltd, operating globally under the Nuapay brand, from EML Payments Limited (ASX: EML) subject to regulatory approvals.
  • In addition, by incorporating Nuapay’s offering into its bank payment platform, GoCardless will fast-track the rollout of new disbursement capabilities to its customers and prospects.
  • This will enable GoCardless to unlock new vertical sectors and use cases in areas including payroll, financial services, utilities, insurance, gaming and gambling.
  • Hiroki Takeuchi, co-founder and CEO of GoCardless, said: “Nuapay is an established account-to-account payment provider and open banking specialist with a blue chip customer base.

Blackbaud Announces Major Wave of Innovation in Essential Social Impact Technology at bbcon 2023

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, kicked off its annual technology conference, bbcon, announcing the latest innovations for its purpose-built, essential software that's used worldwide to power fundraising, nonprofit financial management, company volunteering and giving, and education.

Key Points: 
  • "This year at bbcon, we're thrilled to show the world how our research and development investments exclusively focused on the social impact space are going to transform the essential business operations of this sector."
  • Earlier this year, Blackbaud launched its next generation Intelligence for Good strategy, committing to AI that's powerful, responsible, and accessible for the social impact community.
  • The launch of Blackbaud Impact Edge™, a new AI-powered, social impact reporting solution for companies that creates a "single pane of glass" through which companies can view all their impact reporting.
  • This year, Blackbaud will host its annual Blackbaud Social Good Startup Showcase at bbcon for the first time, giving founders in the 2023 program a chance to pitch their ideas to Blackbaud leaders and customers.

JustGiving to Revolutionize Fundraising with the Integration of Generative AI

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today announced a groundbreaking AI development for JustGiving®, the world's most trusted platform for online giving. Through generative AI, fundraisers on JustGiving are now able to quickly and easily create personal stories to share with their networks. This update is expected to benefit more than 20,000 charities, as part of Blackbaud's Intelligence for Good® strategy.

Key Points: 
  • Through generative AI, fundraisers on JustGiving are now able to quickly and easily create personal stories to share with their networks.
  • This update is expected to benefit more than 20,000 charities, as part of Blackbaud's Intelligence for Good® strategy.
  • On JustGiving, more than 850,000 fundraising pages were created last year, and of these, around 35% of fundraisers chose to use the platform's pre-written content instead of writing their own individual stories.
  • Using generative AI, JustGiving now provides fundraisers with an AI-powered writing assistant that allows them to quickly and easily create personal stories to share with their networks.

Blackbaud Announces 2023 Second Quarter Results

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

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  • Company Shows Continued Strong Progress on Five-Point Operating Plan;
    CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
  • "We had a solid second quarter, and I'm very pleased with the progress we are making on our five-point operating plan," said Mike Gianoni, president and CEO, Blackbaud.
  • Second Quarter 2023 Results Compared to Second Quarter 2022 Results:
    GAAP total revenue was $271.0 million, up 2.3%, with $262.4 million in GAAP recurring revenue, up 3.9%.
  • "Second quarter financial results were solid and in line with the increased guidance we announced in Q1," said Tony Boor, executive vice president and CFO, Blackbaud.

Teddy DAO Brings On-Chain Charity Auction to Moonbeam in Collaboration with JustGiving

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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REDDING, Conn., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lucky Friday Labs announced today the launch of Teddy DAO, a perpetual, on-chain charity NFT collection minted on Moonbeam that aims to revolutionize how non-profit organizations raise funds.

Key Points: 
  • In collaboration with JustGiving , a globally recognized online fundraising platform, Teddy DAO represents a significant step forward in utilizing the potential of crypto for significant social impact.
  • Teddy DAO brings an exciting approach to charitable giving with a daily auction of limited-edition teddy bears designed by renowned designer and pixel artist Yumi .
  • David Chapman, Founder of Teddy DAO, said: "We are thrilled to launch Teddy DAO and bring a truly remarkable project that prioritizes social good to the community.
  • Join the Teddy DAO first auction today and play your part in the advancement of using blockchain for social impact.

$8.5 Billion Raised For Good Causes On JustGiving® From Blackbaud

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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CHARLESTON, S.C., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, is proud to announce that JustGiving has surpassed £6 billion ($8.5 billion) in donations through the platform. To date, leading fundraising platform JustGiving, which removed platform fees in March of 2019, has managed almost 200 million donations from more than 180 countries.

Key Points: 
  • JustGiving from Blackbaud has managed almost 200 million donations from more than 180 countries.
  • "JustGiving is an incredible force to help fundraisers and crowdfunders support the charities and causes they care about," said Mike Gianoni, president and CEO, Blackbaud.
  • "Yet, despite this, people of all ages continue to take action and support the causes they love.
  • Our fundraisers and crowdfunders are extraordinary and what they have collectively achieved to benefit more than 20,000 charities and causes in the last year alone is remarkable."

Blackbaud Engages Developer Community to Help Shape the Future of Technology for Social Impact Organizations at bbdevdays

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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CHARLESTON, S.C., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today kicks off bbdevdays, its annual developers' conference showcasing technical innovation as well as customer and partner achievements. This three-day, virtual event celebrates and supports the rapidly expanding developer community that creates solutions leveraging the flexibility of Blackbaud software.

Key Points: 
  • This three-day, virtual event celebrates and supports the rapidly expanding developer community that creates solutions leveraging the flexibility of Blackbaud software.
  • "bbdevdays showcases the power of collaboration and our commitment to the developer community, where we're stronger together," said Mike Gianoni, president and CEO, Blackbaud.
  • And this year, we are delving into the vast AI opportunity that exists for social impact organizations."
  • Blackbaud's Social Good Startup program : a technology incubator for diverse, early-stage software companies focused on solving problems that matter to the social impact community.

Blackbaud 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report Highlights Milestones Fueling Social Impact

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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CHARLESTON, S.C., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, demonstrating how the company is taking action to amplify its own global impact through continued progress across key ESG priorities.

Key Points: 
  • We power the global software infrastructure that turns sparks of generosity into our customers' social impact.
  • Highlights of Fueling Social Impact through Blackbaud's multiple, scalable platforms include:
    Equipping individual changemakers – Over 1 million fundraising pages were created on JustGiving from Blackbaud, enabling over 17 million donations for good causes through the platform in 2022.
  • Fueling greater impact for nonprofits and charities - nearly 150,000 organizations across the globe receive funds through a Blackbaud solution.
  • To learn more about how the company is fueling social impact, view the full 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report here .

Christie projection powers mapping spectacle at iconic church

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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LIVERPOOL, U.K. , Jan. 20, 2023  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Christie projection has helped to elevate a spatial light art experience at a 19th-century church building in Waterloo, Liverpool, UK. At Black Hole – End of Time, projectors were used to map striking content from visual artist Rocco Helmchen onto the iconic interior of Old Christ Church, in conjunction with a unique soundtrack, lighting, lasers, and additional effects. The performance was the brainchild of musician and lighting designer Paul Alty, with the projection content created by Helmchen. Funds were raised from ticket sales, a JustGiving page, and cash donations and were donated to BackupTech, which supports professionals in the entertainment industry, and local charity Friends of Old Christ Church.

Key Points: 
  • Christie projection mapping helped to power Black Hole – End of Time, an immersive light art experience at a 19th-century church
    LIVERPOOL, U.K. , Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Christie projection has helped to elevate a spatial light art experience at a 19th-century church building in Waterloo, Liverpool, UK.
  • The performance was the brainchild of musician and lighting designer Paul Alty, with the projection content created by Helmchen.
  • Following a successful 2021 event, the show aimed to deliver an even more engaging storytelling spectacle with the addition of projection.
  • Additional Christie projectors were used to cover the altar ceiling, the church exit, and the waiting area.

Blackbaud Celebrates Social Good Organizations Making an Impact on GivingTuesday

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world's leading cloud software company powering social good, today will ring the closing bell at Nasdaq to celebrate the 10th anniversary of GivingTuesday, the global movement focused on spreading generosity on the Tuesday following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. 

Key Points: 
  • In order to help social good organizations achieve meaningful outcomes throughout the year, Blackbaud is committed to delivering cutting-edge, purpose-built solutions for fundraising, financial management, education, corporate social responsibility, ESG and more.
  • In fact, organizations that use Blackbaud technology raise, invest, manage and award more than $100 billion each year.
  • Social good organizations looking for resources to maximize the impact of their year-end fundraising can visit Blackbaud's GivingTuesday Impact Hub for more information and insights.
  • All Blackbaud product names appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.
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