The Charleston Green Business Challenge is a voluntary opportunity for businesses of all types and sizes to pursue sustainability and green-driven strategies, while improving business performance. Developed by the City of Chicago, the challenge is being piloted in five cities across the nation through the initiative of ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability.
Blackbaud remains committed to programs developed to support and encourage employees to give back and focus on the environment with programs to include:
> Day of Caring - In support of Trident United Way's National Day of Caring on September 14, a team of 150 employees will work on projects at 10 nonprofits in the Charleston area.> Blackbaud's-Adopt-A-Beach Program - On September 11, Greenbaud, Blackbaud's grassroots employee environmental team, will clean-up a two-mile stretch of beach on Isle of Palms, SC.
> Employee-Led Community Garden - Taking advantage of the grounds surrounding the
Blackbaud headquarters building, a team of employees has developed a garden where they will plant several vegetables and seasonal crops, which will all be donated to the Charleston-based nonprofit, Fields to Families. Vespa Pizza and Daniel Island Grill both located on Daniel Island, SC, are helping the Blackbaud Community garden by providing compost.
> Focus on Back to School - With a third quarter focus on youth and education, Blackbaud employees are donating school supplies to Dorchester Children's Center and South Santee Senior and Community Center.
> Employee Volunteer Impact Grants - "Reward Your Passion" is a corporate program that encourages employees to apply for grants on behalf of the nonprofits where they volunteer. More than 30 grants have been awarded globally this year based on employees' dedication and commitment to organizations they serve since the program's inception.
For more information and to read to the "Service to Others" blog, visit www.blackbaud.com/philanthropy
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, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit http://www.blackbaud.com/.
