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...

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...

One of the ways I give back to the community is by serving on the board of directors of the SC Governor's School for Science and Math (GSSM). GSSM is important to the state -- and to Blackbaud -- because it invests in the kids who will one day (soon) lead our workforce. The school is a public, residential...

About a month ago, I introduced you to The Blackbaud Fund, a long-standing philanthropic program that relies on an employee committee to determine which applicants will receive grants. Established in the 1990s, The Blackbaud Fund is near and dear to my heart. It's such a fabulous way to learn more...

I've just returned from the AFP International Conference in New Orleans, and what a conference it was. More than 3,000 people gathered this year to celebrate and to advance the profession through continuing education. I have to admit that I expected it to be a down year, and although it was a somewhat...

I "friended" Waddle the Penguin today on Facebook. Seriously, Waddle is my newest contact, and I look forward to following his travels as he gets settled in his new home at the South Carolina Aquarium. It's spring break this week, so when Cappi Wilborn from the aquarium invited me to come...