Blackbaud Recognized for DEI Excellence in the 2024 HRO Today Association Awards

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Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) has won the 2024 HRO Today Association Award in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Excellence category for large markets. The company's commitment to inclusion is fundamental to its culture, focusing on employee authenticity and belonging through education and collaboration.

Under the leadership of Maggie Driscoll, Chief People and Culture Officer, and Stephanie Walker, VP of Talent Acquisition and Inclusion, Blackbaud has implemented comprehensive initiatives including:

• Global training programs and policies supporting employee value and connection
• Virtual collaboration emphasis promoting flexible work culture
• Integrated approach to talent acquisition, inclusion, and social responsibility
• Strong internship program building an inclusive talent pipeline

The company's success is reflected in high participation rates in affinity groups and positive onboarding experiences, demonstrating effective implementation of their DEI strategies.

This Award Acknowledges Exemplary Work Being Done to Create More Inclusive Workspaces

CHARLESTON, S.C., Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, has been named a winner in the 2024 HRO Today Association Awards in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Excellence category (Large Market). The HRO Today Association Awards is an annual recognition program that exemplifies the essential work that HR professionals do every day and provides people, teams, partners, and companies an opportunity to share best practices and successes so colleagues, and the industry, can benefit from their experience. The DEI Excellence Category winners demonstrate the power that inclusion brings to the workplace and business.

Blackbaud's commitment to inclusion is foundational to its culture, empowering employees to be authentic, fostering a strong sense of belonging, and creating opportunities for voices to come together through education and collaboration. Blackbaud continues to invest in evolving its culture through onboarding, training, awareness and community partnerships that promote inclusion and allyship.

"We're extremely proud of this recognition," said Margaret "Maggie" Driscoll, chief people and culture officer, Blackbaud. "By prioritizing inclusion and allyship, Blackbaud strengthens its mission to empower and impact communities and individuals and fosters a culture where employees feel they belong and can thrive. This focus enhances employee satisfaction and engagement, shown by high participation in affinity groups and positive onboarding experiences, while our internship program builds an inclusive talent pipeline."

Aligning talent acquisition, inclusion, and social responsibility under one leadership, Blackbaud has created a cohesive approach to allyship and community. Global training programs and comprehensive policies help employees feel valued, supported and connected, making Blackbaud a leader in creating an inclusive workplace.

"Blackbaud's unique approach to integrating a culture focused on inclusion and allyship sets us apart as an industry leader," said Stephanie Walker, vice president of talent acquisition and inclusion, Blackbaud. "Our emphasis on virtual collaboration and authentic engagement fosters a flexible work culture that prioritizes well-being. Aligning various teams under a unified vision enables innovative programs and partnerships, setting a benchmark for integrating inclusion into core practices and values, starting on day one of the new hire experience and lasting through a career at Blackbaud."

To learn more about Blackbaud's commitment to people and culture, check out the company's most recent Impact Report.

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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Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations, and assumptions contained in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding expected benefits of products and product features. Although Blackbaud attempts to be accurate in making these forward-looking statements, it is possible that future circumstances might differ from the assumptions on which such statements are based. In addition, other important factors that could cause results to differ materially include the following: general economic risks; uncertainty regarding increased business and renewals from existing customers; continued success in sales growth; management of integration of acquired companies and other risks associated with acquisitions; risks associated with successful implementation of multiple integrated software products; the ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks associated with management of growth; lengthy sales and implementation cycles, particularly in larger organization; technological changes that make our products and services less competitive; and the other risk factors set forth from time to time in the SEC filings for Blackbaud, copies of which are available free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or upon request from Blackbaud's investor relations department. All Blackbaud product names appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.

 

 

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FAQ

What award did Blackbaud (BLKB) win for DEI excellence in 2024?

Blackbaud won the 2024 HRO Today Association Award in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Excellence category for large markets.

How does Blackbaud (BLKB) implement its DEI initiatives in workplace culture?

Blackbaud implements DEI initiatives through global training programs, comprehensive policies, virtual collaboration, affinity groups, and an integrated approach to talent acquisition, inclusion, and social responsibility.

What are the key components of Blackbaud's (BLKB) DEI strategy in 2024?

Key components include employee authenticity promotion, education and collaboration opportunities, comprehensive onboarding, training programs, awareness initiatives, and community partnerships that promote inclusion and allyship.

How does Blackbaud (BLKB) measure the success of its DEI programs?

Blackbaud measures DEI success through employee satisfaction and engagement metrics, participation rates in affinity groups, positive onboarding experiences, and the effectiveness of their inclusive talent pipeline through their internship program.

What is Blackbaud's (BLKB) approach to flexible work culture in their DEI strategy?

Blackbaud emphasizes virtual collaboration and authentic engagement to foster a flexible work culture that prioritizes employee well-being and inclusion.