Blackbaud Sphere Grow Provides Nonprofits a Solution and Strategy for Online Success
New version of Blackbaud Sphere is an affordable, web-deployed solution 
that includes ongoing personalized consulting services, training and support

Charleston, S.C. (November 13, 2009) – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading global provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, today announced the release of Blackbaud Sphere Grow™. This new “Grow” version of the company’s popular web-based emarketing and event fundraising solution, Blackbaud Sphere, provides nonprofits an affordable turn-key solution with a guided implementation and ongoing consulting services.

“Blackbaud Sphere Grow is a complete online marketing and peer-to-peer fundraising solution that helps nonprofits desiring a greater online presence build engaging websites, create effective email campaigns, run peer fundraising events, and measure their success,” said Steve MacLaughlin, Blackbaud’s director of Internet solutions. “The Grow package was designed to guide nonprofits through their strategy – from launch to analysis – to ensure success.”

Central to the solution is Blackbaud’s Friends Asking Friends technology, which allows users to set up and run 'Thon' style peer-to-peer fundraising events. Friends Asking Friends has built-in integration with social networks like Twitter®, Facebook®, and YouTube® to help nonprofits extend the reach of their marketing. Blackbaud Sphere Grow also includes an online supporter database that stores all of a nonprofit’s website and email contacts, greatly reducing the amount of time and money staff must spend on administrative tasks and allowing supporters to provide a customized, targeted online experience with their organization.

Blackbaud Sphere Grow includes everything nonprofits need to reach new supporters and cultivate relationships with them online. It provides a comprehensive content management system (with no webpage limits), a complete email campaign toolset, an online peer-to-peer fundraising platform, implementation, design and strategic consulting, support and training. It also has the most comprehensive and open application program interface (API) in the industry, giving developers the power to connect their data operationally or programmatically.

Blackbaud Sphere Grow helps nonprofits:

• Set up and run 'Thon' style peer-to-peer fundraising events
• Reach new donors and event participants online 
• Inspire more support with a more user-friendly and professional site 
• Grow their list of email subscribers 
• Design and launch email campaigns and newsletters 
• Learn more about what inspires their community with website metrics and reporting

To register for a free web seminar providing an overview of Blackbaud Sphere Grow, or to learn more, visit www.blackbaud.com/spheregrow.

About Blackbaud
About Blackbaud Blackbaud is the leading global provider of software and services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, enabling them to improve operational efficiency, build strong relationships, and raise more money to support their missions. Approximately 22,000 organizations — including University of Arizona Foundation, American Red Cross, Cancer Research UK, The Taft School, Lincoln Center, In Touch Ministries, Tulsa Community Foundation, Ursinus College, Earthjustice, International Fund for Animal Welfare, and the WGBH Educational Foundation — use one or more Blackbaud products and services for fundraising, constituent relationship management, financial management, website management, direct marketing, education administration, ticketing, business intelligence, prospect research, consulting, and analytics. Since 1981, Blackbaud’s sole focus and expertise has been partnering with nonprofits and providing them the solutions they need to make a difference in their local communities and worldwide. Headquartered in the United States, Blackbaud also has operations in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com.

Media Contact:

Melanie Mathos
Blackbaud, Inc.
melanie.mathos@blackbaud.com
843.216.6200 x3307

Source: Forward-looking Statements
Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations, and assumptions contained in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Although Blackbaud attempts to be accurate in making these forward-looking statements, it is possible that future circumstances might differ from the assumptions on which such statements are based. In addition, other important factors that could cause results to differ materially include the following: general economic risks; uncertainty regarding increased business and renewals from existing customers; continued success in sales growth; management of integration of acquired companies and other risks associated with acquisitions; risks associated with successful implementation of multiple integrated software products; the ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to our dividend policy and share repurchase program, including potential limitations on our ability to grow and the possibility that we might discontinue payment of dividends; risks relating to restrictions imposed by the credit facility; risks associated with management of growth; lengthy sales and implementation cycles, particularly in larger organization; technological changes that make our products and services less competitive; and the other risk factors set forth from time to time in the SEC filings for Blackbaud, copies of which are available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or upon request from Blackbaud's investor relations department. All Blackbaud product names appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.