"We are honored to once again be included among the nation's business leaders on Forbes 100 Best Small Companies in America list," said Marc Chardon, Blackbaud's chief executive officer. "We are pleased to provide the tools and expertise that power the business of philanthropy from fundraising to outcomes and to empower our 24,000 customers around the world to drive change and make the world a better place."
Blackbaud is ranked number 54 on the list, which includes publicly traded companies with annual revenues between $5 million and $1 billion. The rankings are based on earnings growth, sales growth, and return on equity in the past 12 months and over 5 years. Companies were also compared against the stock performance of their industry peers. This is the fourth time that Blackbaud has been included in the list. To access the full list and to read the special report, visit www.forbes.com/best-small-
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 24,000 organizations - including University of Arizona Foundation, American Red Cross, Cancer Research UK, The Taft School, Lincoln Center, 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, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com.
