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Blackbaud reports developments in social impact software for nonprofits, foundations, corporations, schools, higher education institutions, healthcare organizations and other mission-driven customers. Company news commonly covers AI-powered fundraising, fund accounting, award management, payments and billing, customer outcomes, product launches and partnerships across its social impact platform.
Recurring updates also include quarterly financial results, guidance, sector research from the Blackbaud Institute, education-market initiatives, and company events such as bbcon. Product and platform themes include Intelligence for Good, Agent for Good, the Development Agent, Raiser's Edge NXT and related tools designed for fundraising, donor engagement, financial management and social impact operations.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) hosted its first virtual innovation marathon, Off the Grid, engaging over 400 global employees and customers. This event, held on Aug. 14, 2020, generated 72 new project ideas, focusing on solutions for the social good community. Highlights included an app to track philanthropy, video streaming integration for church management, and an immersive experience to understand beneficiary needs. Additionally, nearly 100 children of employees participated in STEM projects, marking a successful blend of innovation and community engagement.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) has launched its new Prayer Wall technology, enabling congregants to share and support prayer requests online. This feature was rapidly developed during the COVID-19 pandemic to assist churches transitioning to virtual formats. Key functionalities include anonymous prayer sharing, privacy options, and a tally feature to track support. The capability is included at no extra cost with Blackbaud Church Management. Quick adoption indicates strong demand for this technology, which enhances community connection and engagement.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) has announced the promotion of Brandon Sharrett to president and general manager of Blackbaud Faith Solutions™. Sharrett, who joined Blackbaud in 2019, previously served as the director of sales and interim president for the faith solutions vertical. His extensive experience includes leadership roles at Fiserv and SEI Investments. Blackbaud continues to enhance its offerings for faith communities, having launched Blackbaud Church Management™ to streamline church operations by integrating various systems. The leadership change aims to drive growth in this vital business sector.
The Blackbaud Institute has released a new report titled The State of the Social Sector: Navigating in a Time of Uncertainty, which aims to help social good organizations adapt to the changing landscape of 2020. The report highlights that despite widespread changes, philanthropy trends are positive, with individual giving continuing to dominate charitable contributions, showing a 1.2% increase compared to June 2019. The report provides insights into how past events impact giving behavior and aims to equip organizations with data-driven strategies for resilience.
Blackbaud (BLKB) reported Q2 2020 financial results, revealing a total GAAP revenue of $232.0 million, a 2.8% increase year-over-year. Recurring revenue reached $216.3 million, making up 93.2% of total revenue. GAAP net income rose to $11.8 million, with diluted earnings per share at $0.24. Non-GAAP income from operations stood at $54.5 million, with a non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.85. Although the company maintains a positive outlook, it cautioned that current market uncertainties might pressure near-term revenue growth.
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Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) has announced the launch of registration for bbcon 2020 Virtual, an online conference aimed at empowering social good. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance is free, allowing a global audience to participate. The event promises three days of thought leadership, technology trends, and networking opportunities. Blackbaud aims to transform the conference experience to address the challenges faced by organizations in the social good sector. Detailed information regarding sessions and speakers will be shared soon.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), a leading cloud software company, sponsored the all-virtual Social Innovation Summit 2020, attracting 6,000 participants from 75 countries. VP Rachel Hutchisson discussed the resilience of giving, highlighting a consistent $7 billion annual increase in U.S. donations over the last 40 years. Notably, political donors contributed over $800 million to campaigns and were also generous to other causes. During economic challenges, those who could give increased their donations by 40%. Hutchisson expressed optimism for the future of philanthropy.
On July 21, 2020, Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) announced its support for higher education institutions adapting to COVID-19 through its cloud solutions. The company powers 24 of the top 25 private U.S. colleges, facilitating remote operations like admissions and fundraising. Notable success stories include Bradley University raising over $400,000 via Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge NXT during its giving day, and DePauw University enhancing fundraising efficiency by 154% through guided fundraising solutions. Blackbaud's technology has been critical in maintaining continuous operations in the education sector during the pandemic.