CHARLESTON, S.C., July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today announced exciting new capabilities within Blackbaud Grantmaking™, including a new applicant-centric portal and an AI-powered form builder, to make it easier than ever for nonprofits to apply for grants and for grantmakers to select nonprofits to fund. Blackbaud Grantmaking is a grants management software that manages the entire grantmaking lifecycle for funders, from ...

CHARLESTON, S.C., July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, will report its second quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, July 30, after the U.S. financial markets close for trading. In conjunction with this announcement, Blackbaud will host a conference call on Wednesday, July 31, at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the company's financial results. About Blackbaud Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the leading software provider exclusively dedi ...

CHARLESTON, S.C., July 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today announced that Dale Strange will take over as head of Blackbaud's Corporate Impact business effective immediately and will join the company's executive leadership team, reporting to CEO Mike Gianoni. This announcement is part of Blackbaud's ongoing commitment to grow its Corporate Impact business and empower companies to make a positive difference in the world. "Dale i ...

Ranking Based on Employee Satisfaction, Revenue Growth and Sustainability Transparency "Blackbaud is committed to fueling impact––for our customers, our employees and our communities," said Maggie Driscoll, chief people and culture officer, Blackbaud. "This recognition speaks to our incredible team that shows up every day and is powered by purpose. Our remote-first workforce approach is helping us continue to support employee wellbeing, drive outcomes for our customers, and reduce our environmental impact–– ...

Ralph Will Share Career Insights, Inspiration and Empowering Advice on Building Confidence CHARLESTON, S.C., July 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today announced that Sheryl Lee Ralph will join the mainstage for a keynote conversation at bbcon 2024, Blackbaud's annual tech conference, taking place September 24-26 in Seattle, Washington. Ralph can currently be seen starring on ABC's smash hit comedy series "Abbott Elementary," an ...

Blackbaud is right: with so many bullish catalysts amid price increases, the company is worth more than $80 per share I last wrote a bullish article on Blackbaud in April, upgrading the stock from a prior neutral view (when the stock was trading in the mid-$80s, which are levels I think Blackbaud can comfortably return to) driven by the company's improving revenue performance. As a reminder for investors who are just now catching up to the Blackbaud story: the company has been hard at work to transform and ...

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Core Insights - Blackbaud's annual developers' conference, bbdevdays, focuses on technology innovation and enhancing solutions for social impact organizations [1][2] - The conference aims to support a growing developer community, which now exceeds 12,000 members, showcasing customer and partner achievements [2] - Keynote speakers include industry leaders from Amazon Web Services, Deloitte Consulting, and Blackbaud's own executives, emphasizing collaboration and innovation [3] Company Innovations - Blackbaud is rolling out new AI capabilities and security options, including total database encryption for various products [4] - Enhancements to Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT® and modernized SKY APIs® for Blackbaud Grantmaking™ are part of the company's strategy to improve user experience [4] - The conference will feature sessions on leveraging AI and automation to increase efficiency, as well as demonstrations on maximizing Blackbaud solutions [4] Community Engagement - Blackbaud will recognize developers in the social good community with Innovation Awards and Grants to support bold ideas [4] - The Blackbaud Social Good Startup Program will showcase unique integrations with Blackbaud products, highlighting the transformative potential of new technologies [4] - The event includes awards, grants, and a spotlight on early-stage software companies, fostering a collaborative environment [3][4] Company Overview - Blackbaud is a leading software provider dedicated to social impact, serving nonprofit and education sectors, with over $100 billion raised or managed annually [6] - The company operates remotely across multiple countries, supporting users in over 100 countries [6] - Blackbaud has received recognition from various organizations for its commitment to social responsibility and employee satisfaction [6]

DataSetGo, a first-of-its-kind digital curriculum, is opening doors to data science careers at more than 400 schools, with $50,000 in recent awards to those who show promise in the field DES MOINES, Iowa, June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Principal® Foundation, a global nonprofit organization committed to helping people and communities build financially secure futures, and EVERFI® from Blackbaud®, the leader in powering social impact through education, announce the second and biggest year of DataSetGo, a first-o ...

"Both Chad and Sudip have made innumerable, meaningful contributions during their tenure with Blackbaud, helping us to drive greater impact for our customers, employees, shareholders and communities," said Mike Gianoni, president, CEO and vice chairman of the board of directors, Blackbaud. "It's with great enthusiasm and confidence that I welcome them both to our executive leadership team to play an even more impactful role in shaping the direction of the company as we continue delivering essential software ...