Blackbaud to Broadcast Live Sessions from Next Week’s Conference for Nonprofits

Blackbaud to Broadcast Live Sessions from Next Week’s Conference for Nonprofits

Will feature Blackbaud CEO Marc Chardon and keynote speaker Derreck Kayongo of The Global Soap Project

Charleston, SC (Vocus) November 11, 2009 -- Blackbaud is broadcasting some of the best sessions from its Conference for Nonprofits (http://www.blackbaud.com/events/bb_conf/charleston/nonprofitconf.aspx) next week live from the event. Additionally, interviews with speakers, attendees, and partners will be available on the company’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/blackbaudinc.

Who:

Featured presenters include: Marc Chardon, Blackbaud CEO; Jay Love, eTapestry CEO; Joy Simpson, development consultant; Paul Clolery, NPT Publishing Group’s editorial director; Holly Ross, NTEN’s executive director; Derreck Kayongo, The Global Soap Project’s founder; Dean Feener, The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory’s mission information systems director; Richard McPherson, McPherson Associates, Inc.’s president and creative director; Steve MacLaughlin, Blackbaud’s director of Internet solutions; Bo Crader, Blackbaud’s business solutions manager; Chris Tuttle, Blackbaud senior consultant; and Raheel Gauba, Blackbaud creative director.

When:

Monday, November 16 – Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Where:

View the full schedule and watch the live stream at www.blackbaud.com/bbcontv.

Background:

This year’s broadcast will feature sessions designed to help nonprofits take a closer look at their operations, renew, and get energized for 2010. Topics include ethics, using technology to change the world, making viable plans in uncertain times, fundraising strategy makeovers, web analytics and search engine optimization, and preparing for a website launch. Blackbaud is live streaming the Conference in partnership with Unimedia, a visual communications firm located in Charleston, SC that provides turn-key creative solutions.

About Blackbaud:

Blackbaud is the leading global provider of software and services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, enabling them to improve operational efficiency, build strong relationships, and raise more money to support their missions. Approximately 22,000 organizations — including University of Arizona Foundation, American Red Cross, Cancer Research UK, The Taft School, Lincoln Center, In Touch Ministries, Tulsa Community Foundation, Ursinus College, Earthjustice, International Fund for Animal Welfare, and the WGBH Educational Foundation -- use one or more Blackbaud products and services for fundraising, constituent relationship management, financial management, website management, direct marketing, education administration, ticketing, business intelligence, prospect research, consulting, and analytics. Since 1981, Blackbaud’s sole focus and expertise has been partnering with nonprofits and providing them the solutions they need to make a difference in their local communities and worldwide. Headquartered in the United States, Blackbaud also has operations in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com.

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Contact Information Melanie Mathos

Blackbaud

http://www.blackbaud.com

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