Keynote and Select Content Can Be Accessed for Free
Through Virtual Pass
LONDON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for
powering social impact, announced that actress, activist and author
America Ferrera will join the
mainstage for a keynote conversation at bbcon 2023, Blackbaud's
annual tech conference that is taking place in the U.S. in
Denver, October 22-24. UK-based organisations can
register for the virtual experience here.
From her standout turn in the recent "Barbie" movie, back
to her breakthrough role in "Ugly Betty," Ferrera's voice
resonates. She has been recognised with a Screen Actors Guild
Award®, an Emmy® and a Golden Globe®, and has a strong track record
of using her platform to stand up to pressing issues in society.
Through her work with her foundation, HARNESS, and nonprofit,
Poderistas, which she co-founded alongside nine other activists and
leaders, Ferrera has worked to address inequality and inspire
action.
"We're thrilled for our customers to have the chance to hear
from America Ferrera on the
mainstage," said Catherine LaCour,
chief marketing officer, Blackbaud. "America's impressive career as
an actress and producer has been amplified by her important work
advocating for social justice and equality. We know her insights
will inspire our audience as they spend three days focused on
fueling their own social impact."
bbcon 2023 will bring together current Blackbaud users,
change-makers, nonprofit leaders and those interested in learning
more about how to use Blackbaud's software to fuel their social
impact. The agenda offers the latest in innovation and industry
trends, inspiring speakers and engaging sessions. In-person and
virtual attendees will have the opportunity to improve their skills
and hear from Blackbaud leaders on what's ahead in innovation and
AI.
International pop-up events are also taking place for one-day
only on October 30 in Toronto and Sydney, and November
6 in London.
By registering for the free, virtual pass, global attendees
will have access to Ferrera's keynote conversation, all bbcon
mainstage content, and select content from bbcon international
events. https://www.bbconference.com/londonGet more information
about bbcon 2023 here.
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 Twitter, LinkedIn,
Instagram and Facebook.
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information, all of the statements, expectations, and assumptions
contained in this news release are forward-looking statements that
involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements
regarding expected benefits of products and product features.
Although Blackbaud attempts to be accurate in making these
forward-looking statements, it is possible that future
circumstances might differ from the assumptions on which such
statements are based. In addition, other important factors that
could cause results to differ materially include the following:
general economic risks; uncertainty regarding increased business
and renewals from existing customers; continued success in sales
growth; management of integration of acquired companies and other
risks associated with acquisitions; risks associated with
successful implementation of multiple integrated software products;
the ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks associated
with management of growth; lengthy sales and implementation cycles,
particularly in larger organization; technological changes that
make our products and services less competitive; and the other risk
factors set forth from time to time in the SEC filings for
Blackbaud, copies of which are available free of charge at the
SEC's website at www.sec.gov or upon request from Blackbaud's
investor relations department. All Blackbaud product names
appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Blackbaud, Inc.
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