Blackbaud, Inc. - BLKB STOCK NEWS

Principal Foundation and EVERFI from Blackbaud have announced the successful expansion of their DataSetGo program, a digital curriculum designed to introduce high school students to data science. Since its launch in 2022, the program has reached over 26,000 students across 400 schools in the U.S. In the 2023-2024 academic year alone, it reached 17,000 new students in 200 additional schools. DataSetGo aims to prepare students for careers in data science, a field expected to create up to 1.4 million new jobs by 2027, according to the World Economic Forum. The program has a special emphasis on schools in low- to moderate-income communities and aligns with national educational standards. This year, $50,000 in awards were given to ten Distinguished Scholars to further support their education and career aspirations.

Blackbaud, a leading provider of software for social impact, has announced the appointment of Chad Anderson as Chief Accounting Officer and Sudip Datta as Chief Product Officer to its executive leadership team. CEO Mike Gianoni expressed confidence in their ability to drive greater impact for customers, employees, shareholders, and communities. Anderson, with Blackbaud since 2013, has significantly improved the company’s financial systems. Datta, who joined in 2022, has overseen the global product portfolio, contributing to growth and innovation. Anderson will report to CFO Tony Boor, while Datta will report to CTO Kevin McDearis.

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) has been ranked fourth on USA Today's America's Climate Leaders 2024 list, recognizing U.S. companies for their emissions reduction efforts. The company achieved a 70.30% core emissions reduction year-over-year and a core GHG reduction of 89.80%, aligning with its commitment to sustainability and a remote-first workforce. Blackbaud's achievements were part of a study by Statista, which reviewed over 2,000 companies with revenues of at least $50 million in 2022. The ranking underscores Blackbaud's significant strides in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving 100% carbon neutrality in 2023.

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) has opened nominations for the Blackbaud Impact Awards, aimed at recognizing organizations and individuals achieving significant results using Blackbaud software. These awards celebrate contributions across various sectors through six categories: Silo Buster, Changemaker, Fueling Greatness, Data Strategist, Futurist, and Outstanding Leadership. The nominations are open until July 12, 2024, with winners to be announced at Blackbaud's annual bbcon technology conference in Seattle from September 24-26, 2024.

Emphasizing the transformative efforts of its global customer base, Blackbaud acknowledges the innovative and purposeful use of its technology to drive social impact. The event underscores Blackbaud's commitment to supporting customers aiming for genuine community change.

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), a leader in social impact software, has appointed Tom Barth as head of Investor Relations (IR). Barth will report to Tony Boor, EVP and CFO, and will lead a program to maximize shareholder value. Barth brings extensive IR experience from Akamai Technologies, Progress Software, Nuance Communications, and PTC. He also has a significant military background, having served in the U.S. Air Force. Barth aims to enhance Blackbaud's IR program and communicate its strategy and vision effectively to stakeholders.

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) released its 2023 Impact Report detailing progress in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. Key achievements include maintaining 100% carbon neutrality, reducing global GHG emissions by 92% since 2019, and achieving a 23% energy reduction at its headquarters. The company also reported high employee engagement, with 91% participation in the annual survey and 43% involvement in affinity groups. Additionally, Blackbaud's software fueled significant social impact: over one million fundraising pages created, 19 million donations made, and a 21% increase in average gift sizes for nonprofits. The report highlights strong governance with a new Chief Privacy Officer and enhanced cybersecurity measures.

Blackbaud announced a strategic investment in UBIQ Education, innovators in school websites, introducing AMAIS, a digital experience ecosystem for schools. The $5 million investment aims to support K-12 private schools in modernizing their admissions process, fundraising, recruitment, and inclusion initiatives. The partnership will provide Blackbaud customers access to UBIQ's cutting-edge marketing and admissions tools through a native integration, enhancing the Total School Solution. UBIQ's mission is to democratize data for schools, enabling data-driven decisions for better outcomes. The collaboration aims to enhance the digital experience for families and school communities.

EVERFI from Blackbaud's Prescription Drug Safety course has been certified as meeting ESSA standards, showing a positive impact on students' knowledge of safe prescription drug use. The course helps increase personal responsibility, accurate perceptions of social norms, knowledge of prescriptions, refusal skills, and decreases likelihood of future prescription drug abuse actions.

The Blackbaud Institute released a new report, 'Gen Z at the Table,' revealing that 84% of Gen Zers support nonprofit organizations, charities, or causes in some way. The report provides insights into Gen Z philanthropic behavior, indicating a potential increase in financial donations and emphasizing the importance of trust, impact assurance, convenience, and workplace giving and volunteering. The report aims to guide professionals in effectively engaging with Gen Z donors.