Blackbaud Giving Fund names Catherine Lacour as CEO

Blackbaud Giving Fund names Catherine Lacour as CEO

Blackbaud Giving Fund Appoints Catherine LaCour as CEO

The Blackbaud Giving Fund, a nonprofit facilitating charitable giving, announced the appointment of Catherine LaCour as its new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective March 2, 2026. LaCour succeeds Matt Nash, who served as executive director for five years. Since its inception in 2020, the Fund has disbursed $2.75 billion to over 286,000 nonprofits globally.

LaCour brings over 25 years of experience across public, private, and nonprofit sectors, most recently serving as Blackbaud's chief marketing officer before her retirement. Her career has focused on growth strategies, technology-driven engagement, and systems to connect stakeholders in philanthropy. In her new role, she will oversee the Fund's strategic direction, governance, and partnerships while expanding its role in the social impact ecosystem.

Dan Aptor, board chair, emphasized LaCour's deep understanding of philanthropy and her alignment with the Fund's mission to enhance transparency and efficiency in charitable giving. The Fund operates as an independent 501(c)(3) organization, distinct from Blackbaud, Inc., and partners with its YourCause® platform to streamline corporate and individual donations to vetted nonprofits.

LaCour highlighted the Fund's focus on reducing administrative friction in giving, enabling faster disbursements, and providing nonprofits with tools like receipting, reporting, and ACH payments. She also noted the growing importance of trust and transparency in philanthropy, particularly as nonprofits address critical global challenges.

Under her leadership, the Fund aims to strengthen its role as a bridge between donors and nonprofits, leveraging technology and partnerships to expand access to charitable resources. The organization's operations are governed by a board of directors, with policies designed to ensure accountability and compliance.

For financial professionals and investors, the Fund's model represents a structured approach to philanthropy, combining technology with nonprofit support to optimize charitable impact.