Earlier this month, Carolyn Murray , an anchor at News 2 and host of the Newsmakers program on Comcast Channel 2 in Charleston, SC, interviewed Blackbaud CEO Marc Chardon. The premise of the interview was a discussion with the leader of a successful company. Things have been tough in the markets, so...

"You decide what matters." I really like this tagline, which speaks to the philosophy behind the 2011 Chase Community Giving program . In the end, Chase will award $5 million during two rounds of the spring challenge. Who decides which nonprofits receive the money? You do! The effort is headed...

I work with some AMAZING people! A little background... Since 2001, Blackbaud’s employees have donated more than 55,000 toys to children in the communities where we live and work. Just last year, we took it international and included our many offices overseas. From Cambridge, MA, to Sydney, Australia...

Hey there from Washington, DC, where I'm gathered with a bunch of my colleagues - and tons of nonprofit professionals -- for the 11th annual Blackbaud Conference for Nonprofits. It's so exciting to be here - one of 2,200 people talking about nonprofit technology so we can learn from each other...

It's time again to announce the latest recipients of Blackbaud's quarterly Reward Your Passion grants. As a reminder, these grants -- valued at $500 (or the equivalent for organizations outside of the U.S.) -- are given to nonprofits where employees volunteer. We have a simple process for our...

I can't wait for tomorrow. It's one of my favorite days of the year, and I know I'm not alone! Although the Trident United Way usually holds its annual Day of Caring on September 11th, this year that day fell on a Saturday (and for me, the first day of both my boys' soccer seasons). So...

We got some big news a week or two ago. Really big news. Blackbaud was named one of the top 25 places to work in South Carolina . Looking at the data a little closer, we were one of seven in the "large company" category. In early October, overall winners will be announced for both the small...

Great news! We've launched a Nonprofit Leadership Circle. What's that? It's a group made up of all the Blackbaud employees who serve on nonprofit boards. Why? Good question. There are two reasons. One - we want to celebrate and recognize our people who truly give their personal time, effort...

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...