Blackbaud Supports Global Communities in 2023

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Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) has shared its global corporate social responsibility program, including workforce development support, employee volunteering, disaster relief donations, global grants, annual toy drive, and continued support of multi-year gifts.

The Company Shares Ways It Has Given Back This Year

CHARLESTON, S.C., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today shared ways it has supported philanthropy through its global corporate social responsibility (CSR) program this year. Blackbaud is working to create essential software for its customers, while continuing its mission to fuel social impact by driving value for all key stakeholders.

"One of Blackbaud's company values is 'powered by purpose.' Collaborating with our customers, employees and the broader social impact community, we are actively working to create a better world," said Margaret "Maggie" Driscoll, chief people and culture officer, Blackbaud. "Our team has demonstrated incredible commitment throughout the year, contributing to both philanthropic endeavors and operational achievements. I am so proud of our exceptional team of employees around the world, and the unmatched community of customers we serve, who work together to deliver impact every day."

Blackbaud's contributions and activations to fuel impact in 2023 included:

• Supporting Workforce Development: Blackbaud's 2023 major gift was in support of five organizations that are aiding in workforce development and economic empowerment and opening more paths to leadership for youth around the world.
• Employee Volunteering: Blackbaud held over 100 employee-led volunteer opportunities this year. During the company's annual Month of Caring held in November, employees completed 35 projects across five countries.
• Disaster Relief Donations: Blackbaud made donations following several natural disasters and conflicts this year to support global communities in need and aid in recovery efforts, following floods, storms, wildfires and more.
• Global Grants: Blackbaud distributed more than 140 grants this year via the company's Reward Your Passion and Community Matters grants programs, as well as the Blackbaud Fund. Through these programs, Blackbaud employees served as grant committee reviewers to direct funds to nonprofit organizations of their choice, supporting organizations in over 90 cities across five countries.
• Blackbaud Global Toy Drive: For the 24th year, Blackbaud held its annual holiday toy drive, serving organizations across the globe to bring cheer to families. Blackbaud employees have donated nearly 130,000 toys over the program's history.
• Annual Donation to One80 Place: Blackbaud has donated nearly $500,000 over two decades to help end homelessness in Charleston, S.C., where the company is headquartered. This year's donation to One80Place was made in support of their goal of helping people have access to emergency shelter, nutritious meals in a community kitchen, health care, and other supportive services.
• Continued Support of Multi-Year Gifts: Building on previous multi-year gifts, Blackbaud continues to support several projects for long-term impact, including Project Drawdown, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry, and the International African American Museum. Blackbaud supported 25 educational and engagement opportunities throughout the year with its major gift recipients to connect more than 250 employees to these organizations and their missions and build support and awareness.

Additionally in 2023, Blackbaud continued its commitments to fight climate change through responsible operations, decarbonization and transparent sustainability reporting. Blackbaud was named to Newsweek's Excellence 1000 2024 Index and America's Most Responsible Companies 2024, was recognized on Forbes' list of America's Best Employers 2023 and won Governance Team of the Year in Governance Intelligence's annual Corporate Governance Awards.

Learn more about ways that Blackbaud gives back at csr.blackbaud.com.

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 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 is Blackbaud's (NASDAQ: BLKB) global corporate social responsibility program about?

Blackbaud's global corporate social responsibility program includes workforce development support, employee volunteering, disaster relief donations, global grants, annual toy drive, and continued support of multi-year gifts.

How did Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) support workforce development in 2023?

Blackbaud supported five organizations aiding in workforce development and economic empowerment, opening more paths to leadership for youth around the world.

What was the highlight of Blackbaud's (NASDAQ: BLKB) employee volunteering in 2023?

Blackbaud held over 100 employee-led volunteer opportunities, completing 35 projects across five countries during the company's annual Month of Caring in November.

What kind of donations did Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) make for disaster relief in 2023?

Blackbaud made donations following natural disasters and conflicts to support global communities in need and aid in recovery efforts, including floods, storms, and wildfires.

How did Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) contribute to the global grants in 2023?

Blackbaud distributed over 140 grants via the company's Reward Your Passion and Community Matters grants programs, as well as the Blackbaud Fund, supporting organizations in over 90 cities across five countries.

What is the Blackbaud Global Toy Drive that Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) held in 2023?

For the 24th year, Blackbaud held its annual holiday toy drive, serving organizations across the globe to bring cheer to families, with employees donating nearly 130,000 toys over the program's history.

What kind of long-term impact projects did Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) support in 2023?

Blackbaud continued to support several projects for long-term impact, including Project Drawdown, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry, and the International African American Museum, supporting 25 educational and engagement opportunities throughout the year.