Catherine LaCour was appointed CEO and executive director of The Blackbaud Giving FundⓇ effective immediately. The Fund has disbursed $2.75 billion from donors to more than 286,000 nonprofits worldwide since its inception in 2020.
LaCour will lead the Fund’s strategy, oversee governance and regulatory compliance, and steward its partnerships with Blackbaud and other social impact partners. LaCour, who recently retired from her role as Blackbaud’s chief marketing officer, succeeds former executive director Matt Nash.
“We are thrilled to see Catherine enter this role,” said Dan Aptor, board chair, via a statement. “She brings a deep understanding of the philanthropic landscape, a strong commitment to nonprofit partners, and the strategic clarity needed to guide The Blackbaud Giving Fund into its next chapter. Her experience and values are a natural fit for our mission, and the board has full confidence in her ability to strengthen our impact for nonprofits, donors, and corporate partners.”
LaCour has more than 25 years’ experience leading growth, engagement, and innovation across public, private, and nonprofit organizations, as well as deep expertise in building trusted systems that connect people, organizations, and purpose. Her background spans charitable funds distribution, technology-enabled engagement, and sector leadership, positioning her to help expand the Fund’s role within the social impact ecosystem.
“The Blackbaud Giving Fund exists to make giving faster, more transparent, and more effective for nonprofits and the donors who support them,” said LaCour via a statement. “By helping corporate employees move their gifts from intention to impact in days rather than weeks, and by reducing the friction and cost often associated with distribution, we’re strengthening trust in the entire giving process. I’m excited to lead the Fund at a time when the work nonprofits are doing is even more critical, and as trust and transparency become even more important.”
As CEO and executive director, LaCour will work closely with the Fund’s board of directors to define priorities, guide policy, and ensure accountability. She will also partner with Blackbaud leadership to explore opportunities for new giving channels, partnerships, and innovations, according to the announcement.
