Blackbaud, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions About BLKB

What does BLKB invest in?

Established in 1981 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Blackbaud, Inc. delivers cloud-based software solutions and services to a global clientele. This diverse group includes higher education institutions, K-12 schools, healthcare organizations, faith communities, arts and cultural groups, foundations, corporations, and individual change-makers. Blackbaud's extensive product portfolio is designed to meet a wide array of operational and strategic needs. Key offerings encompass: Fundraising and Relationship Management: Tools to cultivate donor relationships and manage campaigns, featuring prominent platforms like Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT and JustGiving. Marketing and Engagement: Solutions such as Blackbaud Luminate Online that facilitate outreach and community involvement. Financial Management: Systems like Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT and Blackbaud Tuition Management for efficient financial operations. Grant and Award Management: Specialized software, including Blackbaud Grantmaking, to administer funding programs. Organizational and Program Management: Comprehensive platforms for student information, learning, and enrollment, alongside specific tools for cultural and religious institutions. Social Responsibility: Applications such as YourCause GrantsConnect that support corporate social impact initiatives. Additionally, Blackbaud provides payment processing services through Blackbaud Merchant Services and leverages its "Intelligence for Good" suite to offer advanced analytics, donor acquisition strategies, prospect research, and performance benchmarking. The company distributes its solutions and related services via a dedicated direct sales force.

What is the expense ratio of BLKB?

An expense ratio for Blackbaud, Inc. (BLKB) is not available from our data sources — neither our market-data feed nor the SEC's structured prospectus and annual-report datasets report one for this share class. The fund's prospectus on the issuer's site carries the authoritative fee.

How big is BLKB?

Blackbaud, Inc. (BLKB) manages $2.21B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is BLKB actively managed or an index fund?

BLKB's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was BLKB launched?

Blackbaud, Inc. (BLKB) launched in July 2004 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has BLKB performed?

BLKB's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.