Blackbaud K-12 Executive Advisory Board Welcomes New Executive Director and Members

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Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) has announced changes to its K-12 Executive Advisory Board, including a new executive director and members. The 19-member board, representing various school disciplines, provides expertise on K-12 independent school needs and advises on product development.

In 2024, Blackbaud conducted nine meetups with over 500 K-12 independent school leaders, along with 10 advisory board sessions and an annual retreat. The board's input focuses on strategic topics like AI application, partner connections, and data insights.

Recent successes include American Heritage School and NSU University School selecting Blackbaud's Total School Solution, while existing clients Punahou School and Pine Crest School extended their relationships. Austin Ewachiw, director of technology at Calvert Hall College High School, has been appointed as the new executive director, succeeding Hiram Cuevas.

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• Strong market presence demonstrated by new client acquisitions (American Heritage School and NSU University School)
• Customer retention evidenced by contract extensions from Punahou School and Pine Crest School
• Active engagement with 500+ K-12 independent school leaders through multiple meetups and sessions

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Members Bring Deep Expertise on the Needs of the K–12 Independent School Market and Advise on Technology Development

CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, has welcomed a new executive director and new members to its K–12 Executive Advisory Board, which gathers leaders from prominent K–12 independent schools across the U.S. and Canada to offer their expertise on the needs of the sector.

The 19 members on the current board represent a variety of school offices and disciplines, including admissions, marketing and communication, technology, advancement, business operations, registrar and academics. The board advises and assists Blackbaud through continuous, independent reviews of its products, processes, and services for K–12 independent schools, providing input on all aspects of Blackbaud's product design, development, customer success, distribution and support.

"This marks the 22nd year of our K–12 Executive Advisory Board, and the insights we've gained from our members through the years are invaluable," said Mark Davis, vice president, education products, Blackbaud. "Having direct relationships with private school leaders allows Blackbaud to better understand the challenges and opportunities schools are facing. By better understanding both their immediate and long-term needs, we can provide the best possible experience through Blackbaud's Total School Solution to empower their communities."

In 2024, Blackbaud hosted nine meetups with more than 500 K–12 independent school leaders, in addition to 10 advisory board sessions and an annual advisory board retreat filled with breakout sessions, product deep dives, and an opportunity to submit shark tank ideas for Blackbaud product development consideration. Blackbaud interacts with the board regularly to evaluate and gain input on strategic topics, such as the application of AI, partner connections, data insights, reporting and system connectivity—all topics that facilitate fast-paced innovation across Blackbaud's K–12 portfolio.

The deep sector knowledge that comes from this engagement has informed Blackbaud products directly, enabling the company to better serve schools across the country. Recently, American Heritage School and NSU University School selected Blackbaud to deliver components of the Total School Solution to modernize their school operations across admissions and enrollment, student information, learning management, financial aid, and tuition management. Additionally, Punahou School and Pine Crest School, who both have representatives on the current K–12 Executive Advisory Board, have recently decided to extend their longstanding relationships with Blackbaud while continuing to leverage Blackbaud's Total School Solution to manage their entire school operations.

"During our vendor selection process, I was impressed to learn that Blackbaud had invested so much in cultivating such an effective advisory board specific to the K–12 independent school sector," shared Jacob Glickman, associate head of school operations at NSU University School. "The fact that Blackbaud seeks direct guidance from so many of my peers made me much more confident in our decision to ultimately select Blackbaud as our vendor of choice."

Davis added, "We want to thank our outgoing executive director Hiram Cuevas, director of information systems and academic technology at St. Christopher's School, for his dedication and meaningful contributions over the last six years that have helped us serve our K–12 customers. In addition, we're thrilled to welcome our new executive director Austin Ewachiw, director of technology at Calvert Hall College High School, and we're excited to learn from all our members who represent roles across the school business office."

The full list of Blackbaud K–12 Advisory Board members can be found here, and more details on Blackbaud's K–12 solutions can be found here.

About Blackbaud
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the leading software provider exclusively dedicated to powering social impact. Serving the nonprofit and education sectors, companies committed to social responsibility and individual change makers, Blackbaud's essential software is built to accelerate impact in fundraising, nonprofit financial management, digital giving, grantmaking, corporate social responsibility and education management. With millions of users and over $100 billion raised, granted or managed through Blackbaud platforms every year, Blackbaud's solutions are unleashing the potential of the people and organizations who change the world. Blackbaud has been named to Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies, Quartz's list of Best Companies for Remote Workers, and Forbes' list of America's Best Employers. A remote-first company, Blackbaud has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, India and the United Kingdom, supporting users in 100+ countries. Learn more at www.blackbaud.com or follow us on X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

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FAQ

What changes were made to Blackbaud's (BLKB) K-12 Executive Advisory Board in 2024?

Blackbaud appointed Austin Ewachiw as the new executive director, replacing Hiram Cuevas, and welcomed new members to its 19-member K-12 Executive Advisory Board.

How many schools recently adopted Blackbaud's (BLKB) Total School Solution in 2024?

Two new schools, American Heritage School and NSU University School, selected Blackbaud's Total School Solution for their school operations.

How many K-12 school leader meetups did Blackbaud (BLKB) host in 2024?

Blackbaud hosted nine meetups with over 500 K-12 independent school leaders, plus 10 advisory board sessions and an annual retreat.

What strategic topics does Blackbaud's (BLKB) K-12 Advisory Board focus on?

The board focuses on AI application, partner connections, data insights, reporting, and system connectivity to facilitate innovation across Blackbaud's K-12 portfolio.