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Building a new home in Charleston - for the homeless
It was a bright, sunny day. A beautiful day for an important event. A day when city officials stood next to nonprofit leaders and philanthropists alike to break ground for Charleston's new homeless shelter...and an eco-friendly shelter at that. I...
Charleston, SC: City of Champions
What a win! This past Saturday, at Blackbaud Stadium, the Charleston Battery won big time. The well-loved home team beat its rival, the Richmond Kickers , 2-1 to secure the 2010 USL-2 Championship title. I heard it was an intense game from start-to-finish...
Philanthropy Partnership with the Charleston Battery off to a Great Start with HALOS
Last month, I shared the exciting news that Blackbaud had forged a philanthropy partnership with the Charleston Battery pro soccer team. As I said then, it's a natural fit for both organizations -- which were both founded by the same man, Tony Bakker...
Sports and philanthropy - a great partnership
Late last week, Blackbaud announced a new partnership with the Charleston Battery pro scocer team, a partnership that I think is pretty cool. I guess I should issue a disclaimer upfront that I'm a HUGE soccer fan, a former player and referee, and...
Learning to be grantmakers
Blackbaud has a longstanding relationship with the Coastal Community Foundation, located in Charleston, SC, where we're headquartered. This partnership began many years ago when, as a young company, we were looking for a way to launch new giving programs...