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Blackbaud Opens Registration for bbcon 2024

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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CHARLESTON, S.C., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, has announced that registration for bbcon 2024 is now open with early bird pricing until June 13. This year's conference will take place September 24–26 in Seattle, Washington.

Key Points: 
  • New All-Access Pass Will Elevate Event Experience; Early-Bird Pricing Available Until June 13
    CHARLESTON, S.C., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, has announced that registration for bbcon 2024 is now open with early bird pricing until June 13.
  • "We're excited to take bbcon to Seattle this fall," said Catherine LaCour, chief marketing officer, Blackbaud.
  • "We're looking forward to hosting Blackbaud's bbcon 2024 conference in Seattle this year," said Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell.
  • What attendees can expect at bbcon:
    This year, Blackbaud is offering an all-access pass to experience bbcon, bundling in Blackbaud University Day and pre-conference workshops for one all-inclusive price.

Blackbaud Advances Fundraising Through Strategic Partnership with the Association of Fundraising Professionals

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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CHARLESTON, S.C., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, is pleased to continue its strategic partnership with the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and is delighted to be the presenting sponsor of the AFP ICON conference, which kicks off April 7 in Toronto.

Key Points: 
  • AFP ICON is the largest gathering of fundraising professionals in the world, attracting more than three thousand fundraising professionals each year.
  • "It's an honor to continue our ongoing partnership with AFP to advance effective and ethical fundraising around the world," said Catherine LaCour, chief marketing officer, Blackbaud.
  • "Blackbaud's partnership has been invaluable as AFP has expanded our commitment to IDEA," said Chris Amos, senior director, business development for AFP.
  • We're excited to welcome them back in 2024 as a Strategic Partner and the Presenting Sponsor of AFP ICON and AFP LEAD.

K-12 Schools Select Blackbaud Software to Create a Unified Total School Experience

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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CHARLESTON, S.C., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, is enabling K-12 private schools to save time and money by unifying their software with Blackbaud's Total School Solution. Through Blackbaud's connected systems, school administrators are breaking down silos to simplify their operations and connect the entire school community, from the school's website to enrollment, student information, learning management, tuition, fundraising and accounting.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLESTON, S.C., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, is enabling K-12 private schools to save time and money by unifying their software with Blackbaud's Total School Solution .
  • Many schools—including the IDEAL School of Manhattan , Maui Preparatory Academy , Oak Hill School , Rockford Christian School and St. Francis School —have recently chosen Blackbaud's Total School Solution to provide one fully connected system that will offer a better user experience and streamline their data and decision-making processes.
  • After using Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT®, the school chose to expand their portfolio to leverage Blackbaud's Total School Solution by adding Raiser's Edge NXT, Blackbaud Tuition Management, Blackbaud Financial Aid Management, Blackbaud Student Information System, Blackbaud Learning Management and Blackbaud Enrollment Management System.
  • Subsequently, school administrators chose to strategically allocate funds by investing in Blackbaud's Total School Solution.

Blackbaud Names Chris Lindner Chief Information Officer

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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CHARLESTON, S.C., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, is pleased to announce that Chris Lindner has been appointed chief information officer.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLESTON, S.C., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, is pleased to announce that Chris Lindner has been appointed chief information officer.
  • Lindner will report to Kevin McDearis, chief technology officer, and will oversee the strategic direction and delivery of the company's global IT infrastructure.
  • As Blackbaud's chief information officer, Lindner will oversee the integration of corporate applications and drive leverage and scale through effective use of data assets and automation.
  • Lindner has served as Chairman of the Board at the Technology Association of Georgia and as a member of the Atlanta Board of Directors for the American Heart Association.

Blackbaud's Remote-First Workforce Approach Propels Company Culture and Success

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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CHARLESTON, S.C., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, is marking four years of a remote-first workforce by sharing the success the company and its employees have seen. Blackbaud employees began working remotely at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the company made the official transition to a remote-first workforce in November 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Blackbaud employees began working remotely at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the company made the official transition to a remote-first workforce in November 2021.
  • "We've continued refining and enhancing our remote-first approach to ensure our people thrive," said Margaret "Maggie" Driscoll, chief people and culture officer, Blackbaud.
  • In addition to increasing productivity, we've been able to become more connected, enhance our already strong culture, and access incredible talent."
  • This approach is paying dividends, thanks to our committed, passionate people who have closely collaborated with us to make this a success.

Blackbaud Announces Termination of Stockholder Rights Plan

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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CHARLESTON, S.C., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) ("Blackbaud" or the "Company"), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has unanimously voted to terminate the Company's stockholder rights plan (the "Rights Plan") effective as of the close of business on March 18, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLESTON, S.C., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) ("Blackbaud" or the "Company"), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has unanimously voted to terminate the Company's stockholder rights plan (the "Rights Plan") effective as of the close of business on March 18, 2024.
  • The Rights Plan was scheduled to expire on October 2, 2024.
  • Stockholders do not have to take any action as a result of this termination.
  • In deciding to terminate the Rights Plan, the Board determined that an active Rights Plan is not necessary, at this time, to serve the best interests of all stockholders.

Blackbaud Ranked First in Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC) Framework

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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LONDON, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, has announced that following a competitive process, it has been ranked number one in the recently established Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC) Framework Agreement for Alumni and Fundraising CRM Solutions, with specific recognition for Blackbaud CRM™ and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT®. Blackbaud's essential software is designed to help nonprofits and education institutions raise more money, simplify their operations and spend more time focusing on what matters most—creating impact.

Key Points: 
  • APUC is the procurement centre of expertise for Scotland's universities and colleges.
  • The framework enables universities to more easily procure and implement Blackbaud solutions.
  • Dan Keyworth, Vice President and Managing Director, Customer Success, Blackbaud, said: "We are thrilled with APUC's decision to award Blackbaud first place on its framework.
  • APUC members can learn more by searching for the new APUC Framework Agreement ITS1054 AP Alumni and Fundraising CRM & Associated Services.

K-12 School Drives Digital Transformation with Blackbaud's Total School Solution

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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CHARLESTON, S.C., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today shared how a Nashville, Tennessee-based independent K-12 school, Ensworth School, has deepened its use of integrated technology to nurture collaboration, strengthen communication, break down silos, increase efficiency and provide an intuitive user experience that supports all of the school's stakeholders.

Key Points: 
  • With Blackbaud's Total School Solution , Ensworth's stakeholders have seen notable leaps in efficiency.
  • "From the moment they visit or inquire, students and their families are in our system," said Jason Hiett, Director of Technology, Ensworth School.
  • Students and family members are able to connect to the school community through Tigernet, the school intranet named for its mascot.
  • Learn more about Ensworth School's story here and get more information on Blackbaud's Total School Solution here.

Blackbaud to Repurchase 7% to 10% of Outstanding Shares Under $500 Million Stock Repurchase Program

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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CHARLESTON, S.C., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today announced that it intends to repurchase 7% to 10% of the Company's common stock through the end of 2024. The repurchases will be made through a combination of accelerated share repurchase plans, block trades, and open market purchases as part of the Company's previously announced $500 million share repurchase authorization.

Key Points: 
  • The repurchases will be made through a combination of accelerated share repurchase plans, block trades, and open market purchases as part of the Company's previously announced $500 million share repurchase authorization.
  • Consistent with this commitment, the Company has entered into an Accelerated Share Repurchase ("ASR") agreement with Bank of America, N.A., to repurchase $200 million of the Company's common stock.
  • Since December 2023, the Company has repurchased approximately $77 million of Blackbaud common stock, excluding the ASR announced today.
  • The execution on our increased share repurchase authorization reflects our confidence in Blackbaud and upside value creation ahead.

Blackbaud Supports Crisis Text Line to Help Fund the Nonprofit's International Expansion

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today announced that its 2024 annual major gift will support Crisis Text Line, a nonprofit organization that provides free, 24/7, confidential text-based mental health support. Currently, Crisis Text Line serves anyone in the United States (including Puerto Rico) in both English and Spanish, and works with affiliates in Canada, the UK and Ireland. Blackbaud's donation will be utilized for the organization's plans to expand its service into Latin America and Australia with the goal of providing critical mental health support to more people globally.

Key Points: 
  • Individuals seeking mental health support through Crisis Text Line can text HELLO to 741741 to reach a live volunteer crisis counselor, at any time and for no cost.
  • "Expanding mental health resources internationally will not only help individuals in need but will also foster global resilience, understanding, and empathy," said Dena Trujillo, CEO at Crisis Text Line.
  • Blackbaud will engage employees by raising awareness of the resources available to them through Crisis Text Line and by inviting representatives from Crisis Text Line to present to Blackbaud employees as part of team meetings and special events.
  • In addition, Blackbaud will encourage employees to explore the opportunity to volunteer by becoming trained counselors for Crisis Text Line.