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Giving Back where Employees Serve
You've heard me say this before, but one of the best things about working at Blackbaud is being surrounded by so many people who care about giving back. Collectively, we believe in philanthropy. Individually, we decide what form our giving will take...
Leadership through service
I had a great opportunity last week to talk about one of my favorite subjects - service. The topic was "leadership through service," which is something I think is pretty important. How can you divide the two? What leader doesn't serve in...
Remembering September 11th through a Day of Caring
September 11th. It's a date we won't forget and, often, don't like to think about. The memories aren't just bad, they're almost unimaginable. Almost...but not completely...since we've become all too familiar with the mark that...
Being a Force for Good
I'm a little behind the times, I know. But I'm totally ok admitting it. Although Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofits hit the shelves two years ago, I only recently made it a priority to pick up the book. I have no good...
Donations to be made to 14 Nonprofits in Honor of Employees' Volunteer Service
Fourteen lucky nonprofits in seven cities and two countries each will be receiving a $500 donation in honor of the volunteer service of a Blackbaud employee. We call this program "Reward Your Passion" because it allows employees to do just that...
UK Team Makes Giving Back a (Fun) Habit
I love the people I work with. I know, I've said this before. But it's true. We have great people. Whether they're located at our HQ in Charleston, one of our many offices throughout the US, one of our overseas operations...or out of their...
Meals on Wheels Association of America CEO Challenges us to Take Action
"We have to have a mission. We have to have a goal. And we have to have a purpose. If we put our heads and hearts together, we can make a difference." So said Enid Borden, CEO of the Meals on Wheels Association of America, speaking this morning...
Volunteer Fair at Blackbaud Matches Employee Passion with Opportunities to Serve
So, we're a little late in celebrating National Volunteer Week (it actually took place at the end of April), but better late than never. For those of you who follow this blog, you already know that we were busy with Green Week and our first-ever Green...
Meet Stefanie Greene...#1 in our book and one of Charleston's "Forty Under Forty."
Every year, the Charleston Regional Business Journal carefully selects and recognizes 40 people under the age of 40 who are make our community such a great place to be. They recognize people from a wide variety of professions, including many who are committed...
Earth Day and the Green Fair provide opportunities to engage in our community (at home and at work)
It's National Volunteer Week , so before I go any further, I want to say thank you to all my friends and colleagues for everything they do to serve others. This is your week, so enjoy it. Yep, April 19-25th is THE week -- as established by the Points...
Meet Chad Norman - dad, blogger, "Go Green" founder, volunteer...and Blackbaud employee
I work with great people. Seriously. Every day, I come into work and am surrounded by great people (both in this building and within the larger Blackbaud community). They're interesting, passionate about what they do, and ready to dive in and make...
AFP International Conference brings us together in New Orleans
I'm in a really good mood. Maybe it's a carryover from last night...listening to Stevie Wonder sing about how he loves Barack Obama, American Idol and life. How can you listen to Stevie and not be happy? He's a soulful guy. But maybe I'm...
Rewarding employees...and the nonprofits where they volunteer
Last year, we launched what's fast become a well-loved corporate giving program. It's called Reward Your Passion, and it encourages employees to apply for a $500 donation to nonprofits where they volunteer. I am fond of this program for two reasons...
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...
Reasons to believe are all around us
Today's the day. International Corporate Philanthropy Day, that is. I hope, wherever you are, companies in your community are pausing to think about how they give back and serve as catalysts for others to follow suit. I feel exceptionally fortunate...
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