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CHARLESTON, S.C. - Blackbaud, a software provider focused on social impact with annual revenue of $1.15 billion, has named Bill Fort as its new senior vice president of North America sales. In this role, Fort will oversee the company’s sales teams in the U.S. and Canada, which cater to a range of social impact organizations.
With over two decades of experience in software sales, Fort’s career includes senior positions at Salesforce, Oracle, SAP, and other notable companies. His appointment is part of Blackbaud’s strategy to enhance customer value and expand its market presence in North America. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company’s stock generally trades with low price volatility, making it an interesting option for stability-focused investors. Get access to additional ProTips and comprehensive analysis with InvestingPro.
Fort’s background aligns with Blackbaud’s mission of serving the nonprofit and education sectors. He has held volunteer leadership roles and supported the nonprofit community through board service and philanthropy, alongside his professional endeavors.
David Benjamin, Blackbaud’s chief commercial officer, expressed confidence in Fort’s ability to lead the company’s sales team and deliver value to customers, citing his extensive experience and commitment to social impact.
Blackbaud, listed on NASDAQ: BLKB, provides software solutions for fundraising, nonprofit financial management, grantmaking, and education management, among other areas. The company supports users in over 100 countries and has been recognized for its corporate responsibility and remote work environment.
This announcement is based on a press release from Blackbaud.
In other recent news, Blackbaud reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, surpassing analysts’ expectations with earnings per share (EPS) of $0.96 compared to the forecasted $0.89. The company’s revenue reached $271 million, slightly exceeding the anticipated $268.1 million. Blackbaud has also announced a series of product enhancements, including the introduction of Blackbaud Copilot, an AI agent, and improvements to its Enterprise Fundraising CRM and Financial Edge NXT. Additionally, the company has appointed Chad Anderson as its new chief financial officer, succeeding Tony Boor, who will transition to executive vice president of corporate development and strategy. Blackbaud continues to expand its AI capabilities and maintains a high customer retention rate of 92-93%. The company has also been active in corporate social responsibility, with initiatives such as Expedited Giving through its YourCause platform. These developments reflect Blackbaud’s ongoing commitment to innovation and strategic growth in the social impact sector.
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