Fueling Impact: Blackbaud's 2024 Corporate Philanthropy in Review
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), a leading social impact software provider, has detailed its 2024 corporate philanthropy initiatives. The company's major contributions included supporting Crisis Text Line's international expansion, continuing multi-year commitments to organizations like the International African American Museum, and maintaining workforce development programs that benefited 6,200 youth.
Throughout the year, Blackbaud organized over 125 employer-led volunteer opportunities and distributed more than 135 grants across 95 cities in five countries. The company's 25th annual global toy drive continued its tradition, with employees having donated over 136,500 toys historically. Additionally, Blackbaud provided disaster relief donations globally and contributed to digital inclusion by donating 150 laptops through Human-I-T.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), un importante fornitore di software per l'impatto sociale, ha dettagliato le sue iniziative di filantropia aziendale per il 2024. I principali contributi dell'azienda hanno incluso il supporto all'espansione internazionale della Crisis Text Line, il proseguimento degli impegni pluriennali verso organizzazioni come il Museo Internazionale degli Afroamericani, e il mantenimento di programmi di sviluppo della forza lavoro che hanno beneficiato 6.200 giovani.
Nel corso dell'anno, Blackbaud ha organizzato oltre 125 opportunità di volontariato guidate dai datori di lavoro e ha distribuito più di 135 sovvenzioni in 95 città in cinque paesi. La 25esima edizione della raccolta di giocattoli globale dell'azienda ha continuato la sua tradizione, con i dipendenti che hanno storicamente donato oltre 136.500 giocattoli. Inoltre, Blackbaud ha fornito donazioni per i soccorsi in caso di disastri a livello globale e ha contribuito all'inclusione digitale donando 150 laptop attraverso Human-I-T.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), un proveedor líder de software de impacto social, ha detallado sus iniciativas de filantropía corporativa para 2024. Las principales contribuciones de la empresa incluyeron el apoyo a la expansión internacional de Crisis Text Line, el mantenimiento de compromisos plurianuales con organizaciones como el Museo Internacional de los Afroamericanos, y la continuidad de programas de desarrollo de la fuerza laboral que beneficiaron a 6,200 jóvenes.
A lo largo del año, Blackbaud organizó más de 125 oportunidades de voluntariado lideradas por empleadores y distribuyó más de 135 subvenciones en 95 ciudades de cinco países. La 25ª campaña anual global de recogida de juguetes de la empresa continuó su tradición, con empleados que han donado históricamente más de 136,500 juguetes. Además, Blackbaud proporcionó donaciones para el alivio de desastres a nivel mundial y contribuyó a la inclusión digital donando 150 laptops a través de Human-I-T.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB)는 사회적 영향 소프트웨어 제공업체로서 2024년 기업 기부 이니셔티브를 상세히 설명했습니다. 회사의 주요 기여에는 Crisis Text Line의 국제적 확장을 지원하고, 국제 아프리카계 미국인 박물관 같은 조직에 대한 다년간의 기여를 지속하며, 6,200명의 청소년에게 혜택을 준 인력 개발 프로그램의 유지가 포함되었습니다.
올해 동안 Blackbaud는 125개 이상의 고용주 주도의 자원봉사 기회를 조직하고, 5개 국가의 95개 도시에 135개 이상의 보조금을 분배했습니다. 회사의 25번째 연례 글로벌 장난감 모금 캠페인은 직원들이 역사적으로 136,500개 이상의 장난감을 기부한 전통을 이어갔습니다. 또한 Blackbaud는 전 세계에 재해 구호 기부를 제공하고, Human-I-T를 통해 150대의 노트북을 기부하여 디지털 포용에 기여했습니다.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), un fournisseur leader de logiciels à impact social, a détaillé ses initiatives de philanthropie d'entreprise pour 2024. Les principales contributions de l'entreprise incluent le soutien à l'expansion internationale de Crisis Text Line, la poursuite des engagements pluriannuels envers des organisations comme le Musée international des Afro-Américains et le maintien de programmes de développement de la main-d'œuvre qui ont bénéficié à 6 200 jeunes.
Tout au long de l'année, Blackbaud a organisé plus de 125 opportunités de bénévolat dirigées par des employeurs et a distribué plus de 135 subventions dans 95 villes de cinq pays. La 25e collecte de jouets mondiale de l'entreprise a continué sa tradition, avec des employés ayant historiquement donné plus de 136 500 jouets. De plus, Blackbaud a fourni des dons pour secours en cas de catastrophe au niveau mondial et a contribué à l'inclusion numérique en donnant 150 ordinateurs portables via Human-I-T.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), ein führender Anbieter von Software mit sozialer Wirkung, hat seine Unternehmens philanthropischen Initiativen für 2024 detailliert. Zu den wichtigsten Beiträgen des Unternehmens gehörte die Unterstützung der internationalen Expansion von Crisis Text Line, die Fortführung mehrjähriger Verpflichtungen gegenüber Organisationen wie dem International African American Museum sowie die Aufrechterhaltung von Programmen zur Entwicklung der Arbeitskräfte, die 6.200 Jugendlichen zugutekamen.
Im Laufe des Jahres organisierte Blackbaud über 125 von Arbeitgebern geführte freiwillige Engagementmöglichkeiten und verteilte mehr als 135 Zuschüsse in 95 Städten in fünf Ländern. Die 25. jährliche globale Spielzeugaktion des Unternehmens setzte ihre Tradition fort, wobei die Mitarbeiter historisch über 136.500 Spielzeuge gespendet haben. Darüber hinaus stellte Blackbaud weltweit Katastrophenhilfe zur Verfügung und trug zur digitalen Inklusion bei, indem es 150 Laptops über Human-I-T spendete.
- Extensive global philanthropy program demonstrating strong corporate social responsibility
- Successful workforce development programs reaching 6,200 youth
- Recognition on multiple prestigious lists including TIME's America's Best Mid-Size Companies 2024
- Broad grant distribution across 95 cities in five countries
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The Company Outlines Its Impact on Global Communities This Year
"At Blackbaud, we don't just work to power social impact — social impact is in our DNA," said Mike Gianoni, president, CEO and vice chairman of the board of directors, Blackbaud. "We're inspired every day by our customers' dedication to their communities, and we take great pride in supporting their essential work. It's especially gratifying to see our employees rallying around the customers we serve and our broader mission to make the world a better place. I'm proud of Blackbaud for leading the way in corporate social impact, both through the products we build and the initiatives we embrace."
Blackbaud's contributions and activations to fuel impact in 2024 included:
- Supporting Mental Health and Wellness: Blackbaud's 2024 major gift was in support of Crisis Text Line's international expansion and their goal of providing critical mental health services to more people globally.
- Continued Support of Multi-Year Gifts: Building on previous multi-year gifts, Blackbaud continues to support several projects for long-term impact, including the International African American Museum and the American Heart Association. Blackbaud continued support for five nonprofits focused on workforce development goals in each of the global regions where Blackbaud operates, with 6,200 youth participating and benefitting from these programs in the past year.
- Employee Volunteering: Blackbaud held over 125 employer-led volunteer opportunities this year. During the company's annual Month of Caring held in November, employees completed 35 projects across five countries.
- Global Grants: Blackbaud distributed more than 135 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 95 cities across five countries.
- Blackbaud Global Toy Drive: For the 25th year, Blackbaud held its annual holiday toy drive, serving organizations across the globe to bring cheer to families. Blackbaud employees have donated more than 136,500 toys globally over the program's history.
- Disaster Relief Donations: Blackbaud made donations across the globe following several natural disasters and conflicts this year to support the impacted communities and aid in recovery efforts, following floods, storms, wildfires and more.
- Bridging the Digital Divide: Blackbaud donated over 150 laptop devices to Human-I-T, a nonprofit partner that connects no-cost devices with communities in need. With Blackbaud's ongoing device donations, over 4,270 pounds of e-waste have been diverted from landfill since 2021.
- Donation to One80 Place: Blackbaud has made an annual donation to One80 Place for more than two decades to help end homelessness in
Charleston, S.C. , where the company is headquartered. This year's donation was made in support of One80 Place's mission to provide stable housing, nutritious meals in a community kitchen, healthcare, and other supportive services to individuals in need.
"Our team is powered by purpose," said Margaret "Maggie" Driscoll, chief people and culture officer, Blackbaud. "We know that our commitment to giving back to our communities is one of the key elements that helps us attract and retain passionate, dedicated employees that show up every day to help our customers reach their missions. We're proud of the work we've done in 2024 and look forward to building on our momentum in 2025."
Over the past year, Blackbaud has worked to continually improve business practices and set high standards. Earlier this year, Blackbaud was recognized on Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2025 and America's Greenest Companies 2025 lists, was named one of America's Best Mid-Size Companies 2024 by TIME, and was recently honored as an HRO Today Association award winner for DEI Excellence.
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
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