Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, is pleased to announce that Chris Lindner has been appointed chief information officer. Lindner will report to Kevin McDearis, chief technology officer, and will oversee the strategic direction and delivery of the company’s global IT infrastructure.

EVERFI® from Blackbaud® and the MassMutual Foundation, have announced the Year 2 findings of a three-year, longitudinal study of financial capability among adolescents. The first-of-its-kind study is tracking the financial knowledge, intended financial behaviors, and self-efficacy in fundamental financial skills of participants as they complete up to six different EVERFI financial education courses, including FutureSmart, a financial education program sponsored by the MassMutual Foundation.

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, is marking four years of a remote-first workforce by sharing the success the company and its employees have seen. Blackbaud employees began working remotely at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the company made the official transition to a remote-first workforce in November 2021.  

Blackbaud today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously voted to terminate the Company’s stockholder rights plan effective as of the close of business on March 18, 2024.

Each year on March 8, thousands around the world observe International Women’s Day, which celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women globally. This day challenges us to imagine a gender equal world—one free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. And this year’s theme, #InspireInclusion, encourages us to collectively forge a more inclusive world for women.

Blackbaud today announced that it intends to repurchase 7% to 10% of the Company’s common stock through the end of 2024.  The repurchases will be made through a combination of accelerated share repurchase plans, block trades, and open market purchases as part of the Company’s previously announced $500 million share repurchase authorization.  

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today announced that its 2024 annual major gift will support Crisis Text Line, a nonprofit organization that provides free, 24/7, confidential text-based mental health support. Currently, Crisis Text Line serves anyone in the United States (including Puerto Rico) in both English and Spanish, and works with affiliates in Canada, the UK and Ireland. Blackbaud’s donation will be utilized for the organization’s plans to expand its service into Latin America and Australia with the goal of providing critical mental health support to more people globally.

Blackbaud today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today shared ways the company and its employees are recognizing American Heart Month in February through an ongoing partnering with the American Heart Association, the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. 

Blackbaud today announced a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) related to its 2020 security incident. When finalized, this settlement will fully resolve the previously disclosed matter with the FTC.