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 was proud to be there, a part of the audience sharing...

I can't believe it's been 15 years. That's how long Blackbaud has been making grants from its fund at the Coastal Community Foundation (CCF). That's how long we have had an employee committee, working under CCF's guidance, step into the role of grantmakers...learning so much that...

Charleston is ALL about food. Sure, we have history, culture, beaches and all of that. But for some, when they think of Charleston, SC, and all it offers, food is at the very top of the list. We have James Beard award-winning chefs (like Sean Brock of McCrady's and Husk ), top-ranked restaurants...

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 (alas, I was off watching my 12-year-old play...

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, and both share the spirit of serving others and...

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 -- much as I hate the label -- an oh so current soccer...

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 and build infrastructure that could grow with...