Rachel Hutchisson wins a 2009 Influential Women in Business award

Congratulations to Blackbaud's Director of Corporate Relations and Philanthropy, Rachel Hutchisson for receiving the "Rising Star" award at the Influential Women in Business awards, presented by the Charleston Regional Business Journal.  The annual Influential Women in Business awards recognizes women in the Charleston area who have demonstrated professional excellence and leadership in their careers and community service. Winners were announced at an awards luncheon held on Oct. 22 in downtown Charleston.

Rachel oversees Blackbaud's global philanthropic and volunteerism initiatives, helping the company and employees honor the corporate value, "service to others makes the world a better place," and is the author of the company's philanthropy blog.  With 17 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations, Rachel is passionate about literacy, education for disadvantaged youth, and children's healthcare. She is involved in the community by serving as president of the Lowcountry Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.  In addition to being active with the South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations, she is also a member of the board of directors of the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Math.

June Bradham, who nominated Rachel for this award, is the founder, owner, and president of Corporate DevelopMint.  June and Rachel at the awards luncheon in downtown Charleston, SC. (L-R: June Bradham, Rachel Hutchisson)