Blackbaud News : Corporate Philanthropy

Rachel Hutchisson named finalist in “Influential Women in Business” awards by Charleston Regional Business Journal

Melissa Dodge — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:21:00 GMT

Twelve Finalists for the 2009 Influential Women in Business awards, presented by the Charleston Regional Business Journal, have been announced. Rachel Hutchisson, Blackbaud's director of corporate relations & philanthropy is among the three finalists in the "Rising Star" category.

Rachel oversees the company's global philanthropic and volunteerism initiatives, helping the company and employees honor Blackbaud's corporate value, "service to others makes the world a better place," while authoring a philanthropic focused 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.

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. These women are shaping the economic future of our area and share a commitment to business growth and leadership. Congratulations to all Charleston area finalists.

The winners will be announced at an awards luncheon held on Oct. 22 in downtown Charleston.

Blackbaud Encourages Employees to Give Back to their Communities

Melissa Dodge — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:35:00 GMT

Charleston, S.C. (July 8, 2009) - Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) the leading global provider of nonprofit software and services, announced that the company has awarded 15 grants to nonprofit organizations in seven cities, volunteered to pack over 400 backpacks for a Charleston-area food bank, hosted a volunteer fair where over 200 employees signed up to donate time, and focused on protecting the environment. Blackbaud continues to encourage philanthropy worldwide in communities where customers and employees work and live by honoring the corporate value "service to others makes the world a better place."

Read the full press release.

Press Release: Blackbaud Remains Committed to Corporate Philanthropy

Melissa Dodge — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:53:00 GMT

Charleston, S.C. (April 7, 2009) – With its mission to make the world a better place both as a corporate citizen and as a catalyst for individual employees, Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading global provider of nonprofit software and services, announced the success of its local and global first quarter philanthropic initiatives.

In just the first three months of 2009, the company has started a blog to deliver its corporate message of “service to others makes the world a better place,” donated used computer monitors and other equipment including cell phones and office furniture to local organizations, and has participated in many other philanthropy efforts.

Read more.

AFP New Orleans, here we come!

Melanie Mathos — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:23:00 GMT

We're getting all jazzed up for New Orleans and are looking forward to a great AFP International Conference on Fundraising.

This is our third year as full sponsor and we are very proud to be a part of the conference and the nonprofit community.

This year at our booth (501) we will be holding a series of “mini sessions”: short, informative presentations covering topics such as how to maximize donor potential and growing your Internet strategy. Attend one of our sessions so you can enter to win a daily raffle drawing - two winners each day will receive a $500 donation to their organization! You can see the full schedule of mini sessions and AFP Education Sessions presented by Blackbaud employees here.

For live from the conference updates, be sure to follow Blackbaud on twitter at www.twitter.com/blackbaud.

Stop on over to the Service to Others blog to read more about conference happenings.

See you in New Orleans!