Seasoned Executive Dale Strange Takes Reins of Blackbaud's Corporate Impact Business

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Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) has announced that Dale Strange will take over as head of its Corporate Impact business, joining the executive leadership team and reporting to CEO Mike Gianoni. Strange, a 10-year veteran at Blackbaud, has led both Social Impact and Corporate Impact businesses and played key roles in several acquisitions. He replaces Tom Davidson, founder of EVERFI, who will transition to a strategic advisor role.

This move is part of Blackbaud's strategy to grow its Corporate Impact business and empower companies to make a positive social impact. Strange's experience in driving growth and innovation is expected to take the Corporate Impact business to new heights, delivering more value to customers and stakeholders.

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• Appointment of experienced executive Dale Strange to lead Corporate Impact business
• Strange's proven track record in driving growth and innovation at Blackbaud
• Strategic move to grow Corporate Impact business and deliver more value to customers

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Experienced Technology Executive Brings Proven Growth and Operational Experience

CHARLESTON, S.C., July 15, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today announced that Dale Strange will take over as head of Blackbaud's Corporate Impact business effective immediately and will join the company's executive leadership team, reporting to CEO Mike Gianoni. This announcement is part of Blackbaud's ongoing commitment to grow its Corporate Impact business and empower companies to make a positive difference in the world.

"Dale is a seasoned leader who has proven his ability to drive growth and innovation across Blackbaud time and time again," said Mike Gianoni, president, CEO and vice chairman of the board of directors, Blackbaud. "He has been instrumental in integrating many acquisitions into our company, creating a comprehensive suite of solutions for corporate and social impact. I'm confident that he will take our Corporate Impact business to the next level and deliver even more value to our customers and their stakeholders."

Strange has been with Blackbaud for a decade and has led in both its Social Impact and Corporate Impact businesses. Prior to working for the Corporate Impact division, he led Blackbaud's Nonprofit business, driving high growth and customer expansion. He has also led several of the company's acquisitions including YourCause, Convio, Smart Tuition, and eTapestry. He led Blackbaud's Arts and Cultural business and the company's international team covering Europe and Asia Pacific. Before joining Blackbaud, he served in senior leadership roles at Dell Technologies and General Electric.

"I'm honored and thrilled to take on this new role and lead the amazing Corporate Impact team into its next phase," said Strange. "We have a unique opportunity to build on the solid foundation laid by Tom, and to explore new opportunities for growth to help purpose-driven companies of all sizes and sectors achieve their social impact goals and create lasting change in their communities and beyond. I'm looking forward to working with our customers, partners and employees to build on our momentum and deliver solutions for corporate impact."

Tom Davidson, the founder of EVERFI, which was acquired by Blackbaud in 2022, will step into a strategic advisor role, assisting with key customer interactions, offering support and guidance when needed. Davidson will remain a member of the executive leadership team and report to Gianoni.

"Tom is a visionary entrepreneur who has transformed the field of education technology and social impact," said Gianoni. "I'm grateful for his leadership and contributions to Blackbaud and look forward to his continued involvement as a strategic advisor."

"I'm incredibly proud of what we have achieved with EVERFI and YourCause, and I'm excited to pass the torch to Dale, who is a trusted colleague," said Davidson. "Dale has a deep understanding of our market, our products, our people and our customers, and he shares our passion for helping companies fuel impact. I have no doubt that he will lead Corporate Impact with excellence and vision, and I'm eager to support him and the rest of the Corporate Impact leadership team in any way I can."

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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FAQ

Who is the new head of Blackbaud's Corporate Impact business?

Dale Strange has been appointed as the new head of Blackbaud's (BLKB) Corporate Impact business, effective immediately.

What is Dale Strange's background at Blackbaud (BLKB)?

Dale Strange has been with Blackbaud for 10 years, leading both Social Impact and Corporate Impact businesses, and playing key roles in several acquisitions including YourCause, Convio, Smart Tuition, and eTapestry.

What role will Tom Davidson take on at Blackbaud (BLKB) after this change?

Tom Davidson, founder of EVERFI, will transition to a strategic advisor role at Blackbaud, assisting with key customer interactions and offering support and guidance when needed.

How does this leadership change align with Blackbaud's (BLKB) strategy?

This change aligns with Blackbaud's strategy to grow its Corporate Impact business and empower companies to make a positive social impact, leveraging Dale Strange's experience in driving growth and innovation.