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0001280058
BLACKBAUD INC
001-41527
65 FAIRCHILD STREET
CHARLESTON
SC
29492
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Gregoire Kevin P.
Director
Common
Charles Schwab Corp.
3000 Schwab Way
Westlake
TX
76262
14533
1258994.00
50717678
11/12/2024
Nasdaq
Common
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Issuer
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Kevin P Gregoire
65 Fairchild Street
Charleston
SC
29492
Common
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569205.00
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65 Fairchild Street
Charleston
SC
29492
Common
08/30/2024
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11/12/2024
Kevin P Gregoire