Blackbaud : Rallies Thousands of Social Good Professionals at bbcon 2021 Virtual

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CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world's leading cloud software company powering social good, today concluded bbcon 2021 Virtual, the company's annual tech conference for a better world. For the 22nd year, the conference gathered changemakers, dreamers and doers from all types of organizations and institutions working to make a difference in the world. Nearly 25,000 registrants signed up for the free, online event where Blackbaud shared ways the company is helping social good professionals maximize their time, their teams and their relationships.

"At Blackbaud, we serve the world's most inspiring teams," said Catherine LaCour, chief marketing officer, Blackbaud. "We've witnessed the tremendous resilience, ingenuity and impact of this community over the past 18 months. bbcon is our chance to celebrate these teams and to share new ways that we're supporting them. We're proud to connect millions of people to hundreds of thousands of causes and institutions in more than 100 countries, and to unleash billions of dollars of giving to drive impact across countless lives and communities."

Mainstage HighlightsAward-winning actor, producer, and activist Laura Dern shared details about her work in film, her involvement with several charities, and the ways she and her family have gotten involved and given back over the past year. Actor, director and educator LeVar Burton discussed his lifelong passion for literacy, the importance of storytelling and the role technology can play in connecting us all. Dr. Pippa Grange, author, sports psychologist and culture coach, spoke about how to perform under pressure, overcome fear and avoid burnout. Grammy®-winner Colbie Caillat concluded the conference with an intimate mini-concert, performing hit songs "Bubbly," "Brighter Than the Sun," and "Try," and sharing stories behind her songwriting.

Blackbaud Product Innovation and AnnouncementsBlackbaud's top commitment is helping customers drive more impact. To that end, the company shared several innovations aimed at enabling customers to work more effectively and to reinvent the way they accomplish outcomes and track results.

Learn more about Blackbaud's innovation and recent developments at the company's Product Update Briefings later this month.

Blackbaud Gives Backbbcon has a tradition of giving back as a community. This year, Blackbaud partnered with Goodera to bring virtual volunteering opportunities to bbcon attendees to benefit underserved children and people living with disabilities. bbcon participants recorded audiobooks for Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area, which works with hospitalized children. In addition, attendees learned sign language and recorded messages of hope, supporting Unitopia, and organization that works with children with neurodiversity.

Voices of bbcon 2021 Virtual"I love that bbcon was virtual again this year," said Heather Flynn, Director of Development Operations, Covenant House California. "It is so accessible and equitable as a free, virtual event, especially for human services nonprofits who can't always afford to send multiple people. My entire team was able to participate and share in the knowledge offered at this amazing conference. This year, bbcon offered several sessions centered on wellness—something very relevant and timely for our sector. Thank you Blackbaud for your thoughtfulness and inclusivity!"

"This was my third bbcon, and my second time attending virtually," said Tracey Curran, Data Manager, Abertay University. "Blackbaud once again pulled out all the stops to provide a fantastic experience for attendees, with lots of opportunities for networking along with really interesting speakers. It was great to hear everyone's experiences over this past year and what lies ahead for the coming year."

bbcon 2021 Virtual content will be available for on-demand replay for anyone who registers before November 8. Blackbaud would like to thank its bbcon 2021 Virtual presenting sponsor Microsoft, and platinum sponsors Cause and Solution Inc., Omatic Software and PairSoft.

About BlackbaudBlackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the world's leading cloud software company powering social good. Serving the entire social good community—nonprofits, higher education institutions, K–12 schools, healthcare organizations, faith communities, arts and cultural organizations, foundations, companies and individual change agents—Blackbaud connects and empowers organizations to increase their impact through cloud software, services, expertise and data intelligence. The Blackbaud portfolio is tailored to the unique needs of vertical markets, with solutions for fundraising and CRM, marketing, advocacy, peer-to-peer fundraising, corporate social responsibility, school management, ticketing, grantmaking, financial management, payment processing and analytics. Serving the industry for four decades, Blackbaud is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, and has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit  www.blackbaud.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

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