CHARLESTON, S.C., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today confirmed that it has received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from Clearlake Capital Group, L.P., a current stockholder of the Company, to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Blackbaud for $80.00 per share in cash. Consistent with its fiduciary duties and in consultation with its independent financial and legal advisors, the Blackbaud Board of Directors wil ...

Hill Street Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images As more volatility continues in the markets, I continue to believe that the best way investors can position their portfolios no matter the macro outcome is to lean on under-recognized, contrarian plays. Few tech companies, meanwhile, are as under-the-radar as Blackbaud (NASDAQ:BLKB), a CRM software company that is specifically oriented toward designing revenue management systems for non-profits and educational institutions. Blackbaud is down more than 1 ...

It seems that a onetime company suitor -- and current shareholder -- is contemplating a buyout offer.It seems Blackbaud (BLKB 4.24%) might be in play.A media report stated that the cloud-based software provider might be the target of a renewed buyout effort by a former suitor. On that potentially share-price-lifting news, investors piled into the stock on Thursday to the point where it closed more than 5% higher. That was more than good enough to beat the 0.7% increase of the S&P 500 index on the day.A new ...

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. This year's conference will take place September 24–26 in Seattle, Washington. "We're excited to take bbcon to Seattle this fall," said Catherine LaCour, chief marketing officer, Blackb ...

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 2024CHARLESTON, 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. Blackbaud Institute Spotlight on 2023 Trends in ...

Blackbaud (BLKB) recently announced an association with K-12 schools with the aim of aiding these institutions to streamline their operations and enhance the overall educational experience. The private schools are implementing Blackbaud’s Total School Solution. The one-stop solution boasts an array of features designed to cater to the multifaceted demands of modern K-12 education.It is a cutting-edge tool built to unify total school management from the enrolment process to the reconciliation of tuition fees ...

At AFP ICON This Week, Blackbaud Will Preview Technology Advancements for its Flagship Fundraising Software 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. AFP ICON is the largest gathering of fundraising profe ...

Blackbaud's Total School Solution Offers One System for K-12 Private Schools to Manage Their Entire School Community 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 ...

National Financial Capability Month student challenge equips youth with money management skills DENVER, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bellco announced that it is a sponsor of the EVERFI Financial Literacy Bee, taking place April 5–19, 2024. The EVERFI Financial Literacy Bee is a nationwide financial capability challenge for eligible students in grades 8–12. The virtual challenge, created by education innovator EVERFI and supported by leading financial institutions nationwide, features four short, digital l ...

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. Blackbaud Names Chris Lindner Chief Information Officer "A seasoned executive with more than 30 years of IT experience in t ...