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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.
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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.
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On July 17, 2020, Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) successfully concluded its annual K–12 tech conference, Blackbaud K–12 UC, in a fully virtual format. The conference attracted over 5,000 participants, emphasizing effective collaboration amid the pandemic. Key discussions revolved around implementing distance learning and hybrid education models. Blackbaud also introduced new competency-based education features in its Learning Management System, aimed at enhancing assessment methodologies. The event highlighted the need for innovative marketing and admissions strategies to adapt to the new educational landscape.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), a leader in cloud software for social good, will announce its second quarter 2020 financial results on July 29 after market close. A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled for July 30 at 8:00 a.m. ET. The call will be accessible via a live webcast and will also be archived for future listening on Blackbaud's investor webpage. The company serves a diverse range of organizations, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing societal impact through tailored software solutions.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) announced key promotions within its leadership team on July 9, 2020. Page Bullington will now serve as president and general manager of Blackbaud Foundation Solutions while maintaining her role in Blackbaud Healthcare Solutions. Chris Krackeler has been elevated to president and general manager of Blackbaud Higher Education Solutions. The company emphasizes that both leaders possess extensive experience and proven success in the social good sector, indicating a strong potential for continued growth in these markets.