Blackbaud Appoints Brandon Sharrett President and General Manager for Blackbaud Faith Solutions™

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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.

Positive

• Brandon Sharrett's promotion is expected to bring fresh leadership to the faith solutions vertical.
• Sharrett's previous experience in market development may enhance growth for Blackbaud's Faith Solutions.
• The recent launch of Blackbaud Church Management™ positions the company favorably in the faith community software market.

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• There may be concerns regarding continuity and experience gaps during the transition of leadership.

CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world's leading cloud software company powering social good, is pleased to announce Brandon Sharrett has been promoted to president and general manager for Blackbaud Faith Solutions™.

Sharrett first joined Blackbaud as the director of sales for faith solutions in 2019 where he was charged with developing the go-to-market strategy and building the sales team dedicated to Catholic dioceses. By the end of 2019, Sharrett was promoted to vice president of sales and took on additional responsibilities leading the sales team dedicated to mission and ministry organizations. Sharrett took the helm as the interim president and general manager of the faith solutions vertical this spring. Prior to joining Blackbaud, Sharrett worked for Fiserv for eight years in various leadership positions in global sales and account management roles in its card processing and investment services businesses. Before that, he was with SEI Investments for 17 years where, for several years, he served as the managing director of global wealth services responsible for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

"Brandon has a proven track record of entering new markets and delivering new solutions, which will be a great benefit as we continue to expand and grow Blackbaud's Faith Solutions vertical, one of our most important growth businesses," said Kevin Mooney, executive vice president and president of General Markets Group, Blackbaud. "Brandon is passionate about the faith marketplace and deeply understands our customer and employee base. I look forward to seeing the faith solutions vertical continue to thrive under his leadership."

Just last year, Blackbaud announced the general availability of Blackbaud Church Management™ as part of its Cloud Solution for Faith Communities. Through Blackbaud Church Management, the cloud software company is digitally transforming the day–to–day operations of churches by offering solutions that can reduce their IT footprint by eight to 12 systems, creating a truly connected church experience.

"Since joining Blackbaud just over a year ago, we have made impressive strides in building out and growing our solutions for faith communities," said Sharrett. "It's been a privilege working with the faith solutions team and supporting this underserved customer base with robust solutions creating one seamless integrated experience for churches of all sizes and denominations."

Sharrett earned his bachelor's degree in industrial management from Georgia Tech. He resides in Charleston, SC, where Blackbaud's global headquarters is based, and serves on the board of directors for Reading Partners South Carolina.

For additional information about Blackbaud's Cloud Solution for Faith Communities, visit Blackbaud.com/who-we-serve/faith-communities. 

About Blackbaud
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the world's leading cloud software company powering social good. Serving the entire social good community—nonprofits, higher education institutions, K–12 schools, healthcare organizations, faith communities, arts and cultural organizations, foundations, companies and individual change agents—Blackbaud connects and empowers organizations to increase their impact through cloud software, services, expertise and data intelligence. The Blackbaud portfolio is tailored to the unique needs of vertical markets, with solutions for fundraising and CRM, marketing, advocacy, peer-to-peer fundraising, corporate social responsibility, school management, ticketing, grantmaking, financial management, payment processing and analytics. Serving the industry for more than three decades, Blackbaud is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, and has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit  www.blackbaud.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Brandon Sharrett's promotion at Blackbaud (BLKB)?

Brandon Sharrett's promotion to president and general manager of Blackbaud Faith Solutions is significant as it aims to strengthen leadership and drive growth in an essential business sector.

How has Blackbaud recently enhanced its offerings for religious organizations?

Blackbaud has enhanced its offerings by launching Blackbaud Church Management™, which integrates multiple systems to streamline operations for churches.

When was Brandon Sharrett appointed as president of Blackbaud Faith Solutions?

Brandon Sharrett was appointed president and general manager of Blackbaud Faith Solutions on August 7, 2020.

What experience does Brandon Sharrett bring to his new role at Blackbaud (BLKB)?

Brandon Sharrett brings extensive experience from his previous roles at Fiserv and SEI Investments, where he held leadership positions that involved market development.

What challenges might Blackbaud face with the leadership change?

Blackbaud might face challenges concerning continuity and experience gaps during the transition to new leadership under Brandon Sharrett.