Rachel Hutchisson

Vice President of Corporate Citizenship and Philanthropy at Blackbaud

Rachel Hutchisson was formerly the vice president of corporate citizenship and philanthropy at Blackbaud. In that role, she leveraged her 20+ years of experience working with nonprofit partners to lead the company’s global corporate citizenship efforts. She is a past member of the board of directors for the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) International, the Giving Institute (producers of Giving USA), and the Coastal Community Foundation. She is also a Past President of the AFP SC Lowcountry chapter. Rachel is a graduate of Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA, and received a master’s degree from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. A member of Phi Beta Kappa, she is a Renaissance Weekend participant and was the recipient of the Charleston Regional Business Journal’s Influential Women in Business Rising Star Award. Rachel is an avid soccer fan and spends far too much time driving to remote parts of the state to watch her children play. Connect with Rachel on Twitter at @RachelHutchssn or on LinkedIn.

Articles by Rachel Hutchisson

Outcomes Reporting

Starting your ESG Reporting Journey

If you’re a social responsibility professional like me, sustainability reporting is on your mind. I literally don’t go a day [...]

June 17, 2021 | 2 min Read

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Employee Engagement

4 Keys to Engaging Employees in Your Company’s Matching Gifts Program

Matching gifts is an essential part of any CSR program and can provide a meaningful way to support your employees' philanthropic passions. Learn four steps your company can take to increase the number of employees who take advantage of your matching gifts program.

February 27, 2018 | 3 min Read

Donor Stewardship

The Era of Corporate Social Responsibility is Ending: Why That’s a Good Thing

I have come to learn that the focus on “corporate” is actually a problem. In America, 70% of all people in business work for small to mid-sized businesses.

August 31, 2016 | 3 min Read

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Sports as a Platform for Social Good

Sports aren't just about fitness and competition. They can also be a big part of doing good or helping people overcome challenges.

September 1, 2015 | 3 min Read

Professional Development

Why Pitch Competitions Matter in Spurring Nonprofit Innovation

Although the Rise of the Rest Road Trip was all about for-profit ventures, the same phenomenon is happening in the philanthropic community.

May 8, 2015 | 2 min Read

Sustainability

Sustainability 101: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know

Sustainability. It’s a big word packed with meaning. When it was first bandied about, the meaning was all about ecology [...]

March 6, 2014 | 2 min Read

Volunteer Management

Governance is Fun… Really!

Why is it, when the list of committees is passed around and board members are asked to volunteer, few it [...]

September 5, 2013 | 2 min Read

Manager Skills

Clear Language Matters: Your Nonprofit’s Mission Deserves It

Having worked at the intersection of nonprofits and business for more than 20 years, I have spent ample time (i.e. [...]

July 1, 2013 | 3 min Read

Professional Development

Your Team’s Success Begins with Good Goal Setting

Good goals provide an agreed-upon structure or context within which progress can be evaluated. Without this context, it's hard to assess progress and growth.

February 18, 2013 | 3 min Read