North American conference expands with a move to Washington D.C.

Charleston, S.C. (February 3, 2010) - Blackbaud, Inc., (Nasdaq: BLKB) today announced its global conference schedule, including the 2010 Blackbaud Conference for Nonprofits™ - North America on October 20 to 22 at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center, Washington, D.C. and the 2010 Blackbaud Conference for Nonprofits™ - Europe on October 11 to 12 at Victoria Park Plaza, London.

"We're so excited to bring Blackbaud's 11th annual North American Conference for Nonprofits to Washington D.C. this year and to once again hold our European Conference for Nonprofits, which has a strong focus on supporter relations, in London," said Mary Beth Natarajan, Blackbaud's director of communications. "This year's conferences will provide unprecedented networking and learning experiences, partnering opportunities and fresh, new interactive sessions."

Blackbaud's 2010 Conference for Nonprofits - North America will provide nonprofit professionals with four days of specialized educational content and opportunities to network and interact with peers and nonprofit experts.

"Having attended most of the annual Blackbaud conferences and having had the privilege of speaking at two of them, it is wonderful to see how this conference continues to evolve in depth, knowledge and content of sessions as well as in the expertise of speakers," said Anne Caldera, director of philanthropy services at Lahey Clinic, who attended the first Blackbaud Conference in 1999. "With the Blackbaud product line continuing to advance, it is imperative to have an event like this that will accommodate client needs and deliver current and future product information."

"The keynote speakers at this conference have been outstanding over the years with very inspirational messaging. Blackbaud provides the best value for a complete conference experience. Washington, D.C. is a wonderful location, and it is well worth the time and expense to attend."

>> Watch video recordings of the 2009 Conference keynotes and breakout sessions

Building on the success of the 2009 Conference for Nonprofits in Charleston, which drew more than 1000 attendees, the move to the nation’s capital - the nonprofit hub - will provide an expanded venue to accommodate an increase in attendees.

"By providing unparalleled accessibility for attendees with affordable airfares, competitive lodging rates, and flat registration fees, we are making it easier than ever for nonprofit professionals and industry experts to attend, learn, and share their knowledge," said Natarajan. "With Washington, D.C. as the backdrop, the Conference will also feature several unique evening events."

In addition, this year’s North American Conference will feature an expanded venue with 200 sessions - nearly double compared to previous years. Conference sessions will include specific content for all Blackbaud products and nonprofit segments (higher education, k-12 schools, public broadcasting, etc.) and will once again feature in-demand subjects including future technology, donor retention, Internet marketing, online fundraising, and social media. The 2010 Conference will see the return of computer lab skill-building workshops. This year's marketplace will also be expanded, providing attendees with a chance to learn more about Blackbaud products and services and meet with Blackbaud partners.

In 2009, Blackbaud lived the value of the Conference theme (and its corporate value), "Service to Others Makes the World a Better Place," by directing approximately $200,000 worth of expenses to nonprofits and incorporating service projects throughout the event. In 2010, the company is committed to directing 25 percent of Conference expenses back to nonprofits.

Early-bird registration and a call for speakers will launch on March 1, 2010. For more information, and to see the agenda-at-a-glance, visit http://events.blackbaud.com. Follow the Conference news on Twitter at www.twitter.com/bbcon or become a fan of Blackbaud on Facebook at www.facebook.com/blackbaud.

The 2010 Blackbaud Conference for Nonprofits - Europe will build on the success of last year’s Relationship Management Conference in London which drew 220 delegates to learn about marketing, website management, fundraising, supporter relations, performance management and Blackbaud products. The Conference will once again be packed with new content, practical ideas and valuable networking opportunities. Visit www.blackbaud.co.uk to learn more.

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.
843.216.6200 x3307
melanie.mathos@blackbaud.com

Source: Blackbaud

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.

Charleston S.C. (Sept. 9, 2009) – eTapestry, a division of Blackbaud Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), announced that it will partner with the National School Foundation Association (NSFA), to distribute the eTapestry database to its members with under 500 total records for free, members with records exceeding 500 will receive discounted services. NSFA, an organization dedicated to helping K-12 schools and foundations establish, develop and maintain school foundations, will recommend the eTapestry solution to all its members.

"We provide a nationwide network of partnering individuals, schools and districts a website packed with useful tools and a wide variety of advanced training options including our national conference, webinars, and other events," said Jim Collogan, Executive Director at NSFA. "Our constituents are looking for value, success, and return on investment and we can confidently recommend the eTapestry database solution because we are using it."

In 2001, Iowa Senator Charles Grassley was the driving force behind the establishment of the National Center for Public and Private School Foundations (NCPPSF) website with financial assistance from a U.S. Department of Education grant. NCPPSF became the National School Foundation Association (NSFA) in 2005, with the Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) volunteering to oversee its development. NSFA then seated a transition board in 2008 with the goal of becoming a self-sustaining organization with its mission to encourage the growth and development of K-12 foundations throughout the US, Canada, and other countries.

With more than 500 individual and state affiliate K-12 foundation members, NSFA assists members in fulfilling their missions by providing resources like on-site consulting, training programs, discussion forums, an interactive website, and an annual national conference.

Along with offering a free database to NSFA members, eTapestry will supply NSFA with two years of eTapestry database service, website hosting, data conversion, and maintenance.

"This partnership means that K-12 school foundations will have immediate access to the technology that will enable them focus on their missions and educate students," said Jay Love, chief executive officer of eTapestry, a Blackbaud company. "The National School Foundation Association clearly demonstrates its commitment to the school foundations it serves, and is now providing yet another resource to its members"

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.

About eTapestry
In 1999 eTapestry introduced the first on-demand fundraising software delivered over the Internet, giving users access from any location and a solution that is automatically backed-up, maintained and updated. eTapestry's web-based software spans the globe with over 5000 nonprofit clients. eTapestry's ala carte offering lets organizations choose the combination of services to best meet their needs. Solutions include a donor database, custom website, ecommerce tools, personal fundraising, prospect research, advanced email, and many others. eTapestry also provides a free and open application programming interface allowing full integration of third party and custom solutions. eTapestry's base service is offered free to organizations with fewer than 500 records. In 2007 eTapestry became a member of the Blackbaud family of companies. For more information, visit www.etapestry.com, or call at 888-739-3827. eTapestry is a Blackbaud Company.

About National School Foundation Association
The National School Foundation Association (NSFA) is dedicated to encouraging K-12 school and school foundation personnel in establishing, developing and maintaining school foundations. Since 2002, the NSFA has been helping school personnel with research, fundraising strategies, and fund management techniques. With NSFA, school foundation personnel can identify with other foundations nationwide, participate in instructional webinars, discussion forums and advanced training. NSFA members are associated with a national organization and receive monthly e-news blasts, a listing on the NSFA website, benefit from logo sharing and document sharing on the NSFA online archive vault, receive free access to Give2Schools online credit card donation program, and get four free instructional fall webinars, access to a K-12 foundation blog, and discounts for the NSFA national conference. NSFA also offers live discussion forums for foundation personnel to share successes and needs. For more information, visit www.schoolfoundations.org or call 515-971-2324.

Media Contacts:

Melissa Dodge
Blackbaud, Inc.
melissa.dodge@blackbaud.com
843.216.6200 x3209

Jim Collogan
National School Foundation Association
jim@schoolfoundations.org

Source: Blackbaud

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.

New capabilities will empower constituents to raise more money

Charleston S.C. (May 13, 2009) – eTapestry, a division of Blackbaud Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), announced the availability of two new fundraising modules, eTapestry Cart for online retail and eTapestry Personal Fundraising, a viral tool empowering constituents to raise funds on a nonprofit's behalf. Both tools are part of the eTapestry on-demand fundraising solution, helping nonprofits take their mission to the Internet and reach new audiences.

"Our Personal Fundraising and Cart modules bring the sophisticated Internet fundraising tools larger organizations have found success with, to nonprofit organizations of all sizes in a simple to set up, simple to use format," said Jay Love, eTapestry's chief executive officer.

eTapestry Cart provides a way for nonprofit organizations to sell products with shopping cart functionality, separating donations from purchases. eTapestry Personal Fundraising is a viral fundraising module that uses the Internet and email to encourage constituents to raise funds for a nonprofit organization, leveraging their networks of contacts with personal fundraising web pages. Both modules tie directly into the existing eTapestry database so all the transactions are secure and recorded on the constituent record within a nonprofit's database. The seamless process helps organizations continue to grow their fundraising revenue while recording accurate and real-time data on each donor they have.

"A large percentage of our constituency is under the age of 25, so it was natural for us to explore options for bringing fundraising online to connect with our audience," said Kurt Jostes, director of development at RAI Ministries, and user of eTapestry Personal Fundraising. "Providing our supporters of any age, the tools to create personal web pages is just the first step in finding ways to communicate on a more personal level and expanding our reach via the Internet."

Many organizations, in addition to a standard online giving program, raise funds through the sales of various items on their website like music CD's, apparel and handmade gifts. eTapestry's Cart enables organizations to easily define the items they want shown on their website for purchase, including pricing, descriptions, sizes, and pictures. Items are displayed on the organization's website allowing visitors to shop online and then fill their “cart” full of items with a single online transaction. Organizations are able to manage their online store by tracking sales, issuing receipts, and even handling shipping through the eTapestry database.

eTapestry is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) fundraising solution that tracks donors, prospects, or alumni while managing gifts, pledges and payments. Built to run on the Internet, eTapestry also provides and application program interface (API), enabling nonprofits to build custom features to meet organizational needs.

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, InTouch 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 Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com.

About eTapestry
Since its release as the first web-based fundraising software for nonprofits in 1999, eTapestry has grown to a leadership position with over 5000 nonprofit customers worldwide. eTapestry provides On-Demand fundraising solutions, including a donor database, website development, ecommerce, and advanced email. For more information, visit www.etapestry.com, or call at 888-739-3827, "We'll be good for each other or its free." eTapestry is a Blackbaud Company.

Media Contacts:

Melissa Dodge
Blackbaud, Inc.
melissa.dodge@blackbaud.com
843.216.6200 x3209

Steve Rusche
eTapestry
steve.rusche@etapestry.com
317.336.3827 x7224

Source: Blackbaud

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.

Charleston, S.C. and San Jose, Calif. (March 30, 2009) – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading global provider of software and services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, and PayPal, a leading global online payment service, today announced the availability of BlackbaudNow™, an affordable solution to help new and growing nonprofits reach their fundraising goals. BlackbaudNow offers nonprofits a point-and-click website builder with secure donation processing and the ability to send emails and record donors’ giving histories.

In celebration of the launch, Blackbaud and PayPal are inviting nonprofits to participate in the BlackbaudNow Donation Sweepstakes. From March 30 to June 30, 2009, nonprofits that sign up for BlackbaudNow will be automatically entered in the sweepstakes. The first place contest winner will receive a matching donation of up to $2,500 and 20 additional nonprofits will receive matching donations of up to $500.

"Built on Blackbaud's proven technology platform with secure payment processing through PayPal, BlackbaudNow provides a simple tool to help nonprofits quickly grow their supporter bases, accept donations and payments, and communicate their missions online," said Marc Chardon, Blackbaud's chief executive officer. "This template-driven solution is ideal for new and growing nonprofits that need instant access to basic web tools."

BlackbaudNow is specifically designed for nonprofits, with features such as:

• WebNow—to create online presence and enable online fundraising, with point-and-click site design, and donations securely processed with PayPal
• DonorNow—to track donor giving history and communications
• EmailNow—to support email messages, e-newsletters and appeals

With this affordable solution, nonprofits do not pay any setup or monthly fees. Instead, nonprofits only pay fees on a per-transaction basis.

"We welcome the addition of BlackbaudNow to the marketplace and applaud both Blackbaud and PayPal for their efforts to provide the nonprofit sector an easy, cost-effective and secure way to take their fundraising and communications efforts online," said Rebecca Masisak Co-CEO of TechSoup Global, a nonprofit specializing in technology assistance for community-based organizations in 23 countries.

"More than 100,000 nonprofits already use PayPal for payment processing," said Glenn Lim, general manager of alliances and non-retail payments for PayPal. “We know that our work with Blackbaud, a trusted partner of nonprofits, will allow us to better serve our nonprofit customers and help them achieve their fundraising goals."

Nonprofits can visit www.blackbaudnow.com to sign up for BlackbaudNow and receive instant access to WebNow, DonorNow, EmailNow and PayPal. Nonprofits that sign up will also have access to a nonprofit community with the information, knowledge, and resources to ensure their success.

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, InTouch 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 Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com.

About PayPal
PayPal is the faster, safer way to pay and get paid online. The service allows members to send money without sharing financial information, with the flexibility to pay using their account balances, bank accounts, credit cards or promotional financing. With more than 70 million active accounts in 190 markets and 19 currencies around the world, PayPal enables global ecommerce. PayPal is an eBay company and is made up of three leading online payment services: the PayPal global payments platform, the Payflow Gateway, and Bill Me Later. More information about the company can be found at www.paypal.com.

Media Contact:

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

Charlotte Hill
PayPal
408.967.5754
Chhill@paypal.com

Source: Blackbaud

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.

Blackbaud products receive top honors from customers

Charleston, S.C. (Date. 16, 2008) – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), announced that two of its constituent relationship management (CRM) and fundraising solutions, The Raiser's Edge® and eTapestry®, have won top honors in a survey of U.S. nonprofit professionals. The solutions each received a User Satisfaction Award in the 2008 Donor and Member Management Solution Software Survey conducted by Campbell Rinker.

"Blackbaud is a partner that understands the challenges facing nonprofits and shares their mission of making the world a better place," said Marc Chardon, Blackbaud's chief executive officer. "It is the highest honor to be recognized by our customers and to receive two Campbell Awards."

Campbell Rinker is an independent research firm that specializes in producing marketing research for nonprofits. During July and August over 3,800 users of nonprofit software and online solutions for donor and member management, mass communications, and fundraising were surveyed online. The survey, conducted every two years, gathers information on user satisfaction, pricing preferences, purchasing habits, and organizational scope.

"Nonprofit staff members have few opportunities to voice their opinions about the solutions they use," said Dirk Rinker, Campbell Rinker's president. "Over the past six years, the Campbell Award has become the de facto standard for independent, statistically valid ratings of nonprofit solutions. We are extremely grateful to the many customers who told us which products they would recommend to others."

The Raiser's Edge enables nonprofit organizations to communicate with their constituents, manage fundraising activities, expand their development efforts, and make better informed decisions through powerful segmentation, analysis and reporting capabilities. This is the second Campbell Award the solution has received. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com/crm.

eTapestry tracks donors, prospects, and alumni while managing gifts, pledges, and payments. Accessible via the Internet, eTapestry includes easy integration to online donation, website services, and advanced email tools that give nonprofits a complete web toolset. This is the third Campbell Award the solution has received. For more information, visit www.etapestry.com.

"We are excited to be recognized for excellence from a truly reputable source like Campbell Rinker," said Jay Love, eTapestry's chief executive officer. This award is especially meaningful because we're being recognized by our nonprofit customers for the third consecutive time."

Also winning a Campbell Award in recent nationwide survey of approximately 2,400 users of accounting software and online solutions for nonprofits is The Financial Edge. This solution received the honor of being the most recommended accounting solution by nonprofits with annual revenue of less than $5 million. The Financial Edge is an accounting application designed to address the specific accounting and analytical financial reporting needs of nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com/financialmanagement.

About Campbell Rinker
Campbell Rinker provides Campbell Awards to several categories of software and online solutions serving the nonprofit community, ultimately helping nonprofits to prosper through technology. As a member of the Council of American Survey Research Organizations and the Marketing Research Association, Campbell Rinker follows a code of ethics designed to set an example for others in the research community. For more information on Campbell Rinker research, visit www.CampbellRinker.com.

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, InTouch 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 Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com.

About eTapestry
Since its release as the first web-based fundraising software for nonprofits in 1999, eTapestry has grown to a leadership position with over 5000 nonprofit customers worldwide. eTapestry provides On-Demand fundraising solutions, including a donor database, website development, ecommerce, and advanced email. To learn more, visit us at www.etapestry.com, or call us at 888-739-3827. eTapestry is a Blackbaud Company.

Media Contacts:

Justin Cross
Campbell Rinker
Director of Syndicated Research
jcross@campbell-rinker.com
888.722.6723

Melissa Dodge
Blackbaud, Inc.
melissa.dodge@blackbaud.com
843.216.6200 x3209

Steve Rusche
eTapestry
steve.rusche@etapestry.com
317.336.3827 x7224

Source: Blackbaud

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.

eTapestry Partners with Daryl Upsall Consulting International
Blackbaud division launches new solution for nonprofits in Spain

Charleston, S.C. (November 06, 2008) – eTapestry, a division of Blackbaud Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), announced the launch of a partnership with Daryl Upsall Consulting International to offer eTapestry's Spanish-language version of its on demand fundraising software in Spain. Kicking off this partnership, eTapestry and Daryl Upsall Consulting International (DUCI) will be hosting a free seminar on Nov. 11, demonstrating how nonprofits can use technology to meet their fundraising needs. This half-day event will take place at DUCI, c/ Caleruega 67 in Madrid 28033, Spain. The seminar will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

"Spain is one of the fastest growing fundraising markets in the world, which means it needs the support of a serious and proven professional fundraising database solution," said Daryl Upsall, chief executive of Spain's leading fundraising consulting agency. "Large and small charities will benefit from the decades of knowledge and experience built up by a market leader such as Blackbaud and the eTapestry fundraising solution."

The seminar will cover the use of technology to consolidate operations, strengthen relationships with donors, and make better strategic decisions. The event will preview the Spanish-language version of eTapestry, created specifically for charities in Spain to manage donors, process gifts, create reports, accept online donations and communicate with constituents.

"We are excited to partner with Daryl Upsall, and this seminar will be a great way to kickoff our new offering in Spain," said Andrew Mosawi, Blackbaud's vice president of international business. "We look forward to providing a new technology resource for the increasingly sophisticated charities in Spain."

eTapestry is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) fundraising solution that tracks donors, prospects, or alumni while managing gifts, pledges and payments. Specifically developed to serve the unique needs of the charitable sector in Spain, the Spanish-language version is supported by online training and local support. Built to run on the Internet, eTapestry also provides and application program interface (API), enabling nonprofits to build custom features to meet organizational needs. For more information, visit www.etapestry.com/es.

"eTapestry's unique features enable us to meet the specific requirements of an international market from language, currency, and information formatting," said Jay Love, eTapestry's chief executive officer. "Combining the market expertise of Daryl Upsall Consulting International with eTapestry's proven technology and customizable platform will provide a new and innovative option for growing charities in Spain."

For more information, or to register for the seminar, email soluciones@darylupsall.com.

About Daryl Upsall Consulting International
Daryl Upsall Consulting International is a unique international agency offering a comprehensive range of services to charities, universities, cultural institutions and UN agencies. With an extensive worldwide network of associates, DUCI can provide a truly global service to the nonprofit sector with 23 years of experience in over 42 countries for many of the world's most prestigious organizations. With dedicated staff and associates who are the most experienced professionals in fundraising, management, strategic planning, recruitment, research, advocacy and communications; DUCI has a reputation for innovation. For more information, visit www.darylupsall.com. DUCI associated agencies includes around 300 staff working on fundraising in Spain including a telephone fundraising agency—The Fundraising Company (www.fundraisingcompany.es), a face-to-face fundraising company—Fundraising Iniciativas (www.fundraisingsl.com) and a corporate social responsibility agency—Fundraising Empresas (www.fundraisingempresas.es).

About Blackbaud
Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) 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, InTouch 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 n their local communities and worldwide. Headquartered in the United States, Blackbaud also has operations in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com.

About eTapestry
Since its release as the first web-based fundraising software for nonprofits in 1999, eTapestry has grown to a leadership position with over 5,000 nonprofit customers worldwide. eTapestry provides On-Demand fundraising solutions, including a donor database, website development, ecommerce, and advanced email. For more information, visit www.etapestry.com, or call 888-739-3827. eTapestry is a Blackbaud Company.

Media Contacts:

Daryl Upsall
Daryl Upsall Consulting International SL
daryl@darylupsall.com
+34 91 829 0772

Melissa Dodge
Blackbaud, Inc.
melissa.dodge@blackbaud.com
843.216.6200 x3209

Steve Rusche
eTapestry
steve.rusche@eTapestry.com
317.336.3827 x7224

Source: Blackbaud

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.

Indianapolis, IN - (July 7, 2008) – eTapestry today announced the availability of its on-demand fundraising software in a Spanish language version. eTapestry Espanol will provide a new group of growing nonprofits around the world with web-based tools to efficiently and effectively manage their fundraising activities.

"With eTapestry users accessing their data from points all over the globe, it was plain to see that eTapestry's on demand software was opening up new opportunities for organizations everywhere," said Jay Love, eTapestry's chief executive officer.

According to John Moore, eTapestry's CTO and vice president of development, eTapestry is uniquely positioned to offer the product in a new, international market:

"The need for automation and data segmentation is universal, but from the very beginning, eTapestry was architected with an eye toward offering the product on an international scale," said Moore. "This framework allows eTapestry to concentrate on how nonprofit organizations run their business rather than the traditional maintenance overhead of maintaining multiple versions of the software."

Moore added, "Being a Software as a Service (SaaS) offering, we are positioned to rapidly evolve the product in a new market. We don't have the limitation of client-installed software so our release cycle can be very aggressive. The customers will realize the benefits much quicker because their suggestions are incorporated into the product within a few weeks rather than months."

In 2006, eTapestry began creating the multi-lingual version to assist Spanish-speaking clients in several U.S. cities including San Diego, Miami, and Houston. After gaining great feedback from early adopters, developers were able to make the changes necessary to expand the eTapestry software into larger international markets.

That effort complimented the international development plans of Blackbaud, eTapestry's parent company. Working together, they began to develop a strategy to introduce eTapestry Espanol to Latin America.

"The nonprofit community in Latin America is rapidly growing and needs software to better manage donor relations and overall accountability," said Andrew Mosawi, Blackbaud's vice president of international business development. "It is a market that has been underserved by the nonprofit software industry thus far, and we are pleased to provide an on-demand solution that is tailored to the unique needs of these growing organizations."

Company representatives presented eTapestry Espanol to a group of nonprofits at an event earlier this year organized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals in Mexico City. The overwhelmingly positive response resulted in the recent formation of a pilot program. Mosawi noted, "The pilot program in Mexico is in its early stages, but is making great progress and we expect that our current international client base of more than 2200 organizations in 55 countries will grow significantly. Upon successful completion of the pilot program in Mexico City, we can then look to expand to other countries including Argentina, Chile and Spain – ¡El cielo es el límite! (the sky is the limit!)"

About eTapestry

Founded in 1999, Indianapolis-based eTapestry® is the first web-based donor database and communications management system that delivers its software over the Internet, allowing access from desktops, laptops and mobile devices. eTapestry's web site development, ecommerce and advanced email tools give its more than 3,000 customers a fully integrated and maintenance free solution. For more information, visit www.eTapestry.com. eTapestry is a Blackbaud company.

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 19,000 organizations — including the American Red Cross, Dartmouth College, the WGBH Educational Foundation, Episcopal High School, Lincoln Center, Cancer Research UK, Special Olympics, and Arthritis Foundation — use one or more of Blackbaud's products and services for fundraising, constituent relationship management, financial management, direct marketing, school administration, ticketing, business intelligence, website management, 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 Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com.

Media Contacts:

Steve Rusche
eTapestry
steve.rusche@eTapestry.com
317.336.3827(etap) x224

Melanie Milonas
Blackbaud, Inc.
melanie.milonas@blackbaud.com
843.216.6200 x3307

Source: eTapestry

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 risks related to the expected timing and financial or other benefits of the Kintera acquisition: management of integration of acquired companies and other risks associated with acquisitions; uncertainty regarding increased business and renewals from existing customers; continued success in sales growth; general economic risks; risk 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 organizations; 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 upon request from Blackbaud's investor relations department.

All Blackbaud product names appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.

Indianapolis, IN - (June 25, 2008) – eTapestry was recently named to the 2008 list of Best Places to Work in Indiana by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. At an awards ceremony hosted by the Chamber, eTapestry was recognized as the 17th best work environment in the small-medium company category, an even higher ranking than the 19th place recognition the company received in 2007.

"We are truly honored that eTapestry is once again being recognized as one of the best places to work in Indiana," said Doug Stevens, eTapestry's director of architecture. "I think eTapestry provides a perfect example that a happy employee is a productive employee. The company does a lot to foster a fun atmosphere, but it's the people that make this such a special place."

Rick Radcliff, eTapestry's director of conversion services, added "Ranking number 17 is a tremendous accomplishment, and we'll keep striving higher."

eTapestry strives to provide a good amount of convenience, fun, and feel-good opportunities for its employees. In order to help balance employees' home life and work life, eTapestry provides several convenient amenities, like a full kitchen and full service laundry facilities. They also have shower rooms, which are convenient for those employees who take advantage of the basketball court, gym equipment, and exercise/yoga areas.

The fun at eTapestry is always in full swing due to the dozens of annual events that eTapestry coordinates on an almost weekly basis. Activities like softball, kickball, watermelon seed spitting contests, Quiz Show trivia contests, cookouts, golf outings, Guitar Hero contests, Christmas talent shows, dodgeball...the list goes on and on.

"In addition to having fun, our company events give employees another opportunity to get to know those co-workers they don't interact with daily a little better," added Steve Rusche, co-founder and COO. "Teamwork is really important to our success, and our events help build teamwork."

Another opportunity that sets eTapestry apart from most small companies is its focus on volunteer activities. The founders of eTapestry have always felt strongly about giving back to the community and they make sure that their employees are given every opportunity to do so as well. eTapestry coordinates regular volunteer activities with some of the organizations in Indianapolis and allows employees to take time out of their workdays to lend a hand and give back, whether it is assisting at a food bank for an afternoon, or signing up for one of the blood drives that eTapestry hosts.

The Indiana Chamber announced rankings for all 66 companies that made the Best Places to Work in Indiana list at an awards dinner at the Indiana Roof Ballroom attended by 800 Hoosier businesspeople.

The honorees were determined through employer reports and comprehensive employee surveys, with winners selected in two categories: small to medium-sized companies of between 25 and 249 employees, and large-sized companies consisting of 250 or more employees. Out-of-state parent companies were eligible to participate if at least 25 full-time employees are in Indiana.

For more information, visit www.bestplacestoworkIN.com.

About eTapestry

Founded in 1999, Indianapolis-based eTapestry® is the first web-based donor database and communications management system that delivers its software over the Internet, allowing access from desktops, laptops and mobile devices. eTapestry's web site development, ecommerce and advanced email tools give its more than 3,000 customers a fully integrated and maintenance free solution. For more information, visit www.eTapestry.com. eTapestry is a Blackbaud company.

Media Contacts:

Steve Rusche
eTapestry
steve.rusche@eTapestry.com
317.336.3827(etap) x224

Melanie Milonas
Blackbaud, Inc.
melanie.milonas@blackbaud.com
843.216.6200 x3307

Source: eTapestry

Charleston, S.C. – May 29, 2008 – Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, announced today that it is acquiring Kintera, Inc. (NASDAQ: KNTA), a pioneer and leading provider of a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution to the nonprofit and government sectors. Under the terms of the agreement, Blackbaud will pay an all-cash purchase price of approximately $46.0 million. Blackbaud expects to finance the deal with cash and borrowings from its credit facility.

Kintera's principal offering is its online Sphere® technology platform, which is used by such leading organizations as American Lung Association, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, International Fund for Animal Welfare, Lance Armstrong Foundation and Sesame Workshop to manage online fundraising events and in 2007 processed over $400 million in online gifts. The company also offers wealth profiling and screening services as well as an accounting software solution, both similar to offerings of Blackbaud. With approximately 4,000 customers, Kintera is recognized for the proven capabilities of its Sphere® SaaS offering that has allowed nonprofits to effectively grow their base of supporters and expand their online fundraising initiatives. The company reported $44.9 million in total revenue for 2007.

Marc Chardon, Blackbaud's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "The acquisition of Kintera is very exciting for us and for the nonprofit industry as a whole. Expanding Blackbaud's online offering in this way further establishes Blackbaud as the leading solutions partner for nonprofit organizations. The online solutions of the two companies have historically served different segments of the market and this acquisition gives us the ability to broaden our addressable market with proven and rich online product functionality."

Chardon continued, "Our core capabilities are complementary and we expect to continue to offer a full range of solutions that effectively meet nonprofits' needs for donor acquisition and cultivation that are intergrated with our suite of CRM solutions, including The Raiser's Edge®. Kintera's "Friends Asking Friends®" team fundraising and advocacy solutions are well suited for organizations that use these programs to grow their base of supporters. Similarly, Blackbaud's NetCommunity™ offering is ideally suited for enriching the online experience of current donors enhancing the value of data that already exists in the CRM system."

Chardon added, "We are also pleased to offer new options to Kintera's accounting and wealth data customers. P!N™ has been innovative in coupling traditional wealth screening services with online offerings and we are excited about the potential of combining these offerings with Target Analytics' current product portfolio. Likewise, Fundware® has long met the fund accounting needs of many nonprofits and we expect to work closely with Kintera and their partners to enhance the range of solutions available to this important set of customers. Combining these solutions with Blackbaud’s current offerings will allow us to continue to grow these important segments of our business."

Kintera will continue to be led by its current President and Chief Executive Officer, Richard LaBarbera, a high tech industry veteran with more than 30 years experience working with such leading software providers as Sybase, Siemens/Nixdorf, Storage Technology and IBM. Kintera operations will continue to be directed from their existing offices in San Diego.

LaBarbera said, "Joining with Blackbaud gives us a way to leverage our capabilities with those of the industry leader and thus significantly improve the customer's experience. Importantly, this move also means that nonprofits will be able to choose Kintera solutions confident in the knowledge that they are backed by Blackbaud's robust corporate infrastructure and that the partner they have selected will be there to serve them for many years into the future. Our focus will now turn exclusively to better meeting the needs of our customers and collaborating with Blackbaud to leverage the investment they are making to better serve the nonprofit sector. We are very excited about the potential to offer more compelling solutions that enhance the donor experience and increase nonprofits' abilities to raise more money."

Tim Williams, Blackbaud's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, stated, "In addition to the strategic reasons supporting the acquisition of Kintera, we believe the acquisition is attractive from a financial perspective as well. Subscription revenue was already the fastest growing source of revenue at Blackbaud and it was expected to become larger than license revenue at some point in the second half of 2008. With the acquisition of Kintera, this will become a certainty as we will add another significant source of subscription-based revenue from an on-demand service offering. The evolution of Blackbaud's business model toward new revenue sources with ratable revenue recognition has been a significant and positive development over the past several years, and it complements the very strong cash flow profile of the company."

Blackbaud's acquisition of Kintera is structured as an all-cash tender offer for all of the shares of Kintera at a price of $1.12 per share. The company is expected to formally launch the tender sometime next week and close on or around July 2.

Conference Call Details:
Blackbaud will host a conference call today, May 29, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss the acquisition. To access this call, dial 888-599-4858 (domestic) or 913-312-0834 (international). A replay of the conference call will be available through June 5, 2008 at 888-203-1112 (domestic) or 719-457-0820 (international). The replay passcode is 2074070. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the "Investor Relations" page of the company's website, and a replay will be archived there as well.

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 19,000 organizations - including the American Red Cross, Dartmouth College, the WGBH Educational Foundation, Episcopal High School, Lincoln Center, Cancer Research UK, Special Olympics, and Arthritis Foundation - use one or more of Blackbaud products and services for fundraising, constituent relationship management, financial management, direct marketing, school administration, ticketing, business intelligence, website management, 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 Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com.

About Kintera
Kintera, Inc. (NASDAQ: KNTA) provides software as a service to help organizations quickly and easily reach more people, raise more money and run more efficiently. The Kintera Sphere® technology platform empowers The Giving Experience™, and features a social constituent relationship management (CRM) system, enabling donor management, e-mail and communications, Web sites, events, advocacy programs, wealth screening and accounting. For more information about Kintera software and services, visit www.kintera.com.

Media Contacts:

Investors:

Tim Dolan
ICR
timothy.dolan@icrinc.com
617.956.6727

Media:

Melanie Milonas
Blackbaud, Inc.
melanie.milonas@blackbaud.com
843.216.6200 x3307

Source: Blackbaud

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 risks related to the expected timing and financial or other benefits of the Kintera acquisition: management of integration of acquired companies and other risks associated with acquisitions; uncertainty regarding increased business and renewals from existing customers; continued success in sales growth; general economic risks; risk 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 organizations; 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
upon request from Blackbaud's investor relations department.

All Blackbaud product names appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.

Securities Law Disclosure
The tender offer for the outstanding common stock of Kintera, Inc. has not yet commenced. This press release is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. The solicitation and the offer to buy shares of Kintera common stock will be made only pursuant to an offer to purchase on Schedule TO and related materials that Blackbaud intends to file with the SEC. Kintera also intends to file a solicitation/recommendation statement on Schedule 14D-9 with respect to the offer. Kintera stockholders and other investors should read these materials carefully when they become available because they will contain important information, including the terms and conditions of the offer. Kintera stockholders and other investors will be able to obtain copies of these materials without charge from the SEC through the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, from Georgeson Inc., the information agent for the offer, toll-free at (866) 328-5439 (banks and brokers call (212) 440-9800), from Blackbaud (with respect to documents filed by Blackbaud with the SEC) by going to the Investor Relations section of Blackbaud's website at www.blackbaud.com, or from Kintera (with respect to documents filed by Kintera with the SEC) by going to the Investor Relation's section of Kintera's website at www.kintera.com. Stockholders and other investors are urged to read those materials carefully prior to making any decisions with respect to the offer.

Indianapolis, IN. (May 14, 2008) – eTapestry announced today that it will now be offering its Application Programming Interface (API) module free of charge. The eTapestry API provides nonprofit organizations and third-party developers the necessary tools to facilitate an exchange of data between the eTapestry database and other applications.

"We are pleased to provide free access to the API to both customers and the fundraising software development community as a whole," said John Moore, eTapestry's CTO and vice president of development. "Our hope is that by providing a level of transparency and openness, organizations can leverage the data they store in eTapestry in creative and functional ways."

By using the eTapestry API, organizations can build tools with higher functionality than standard ecommerce or registration pages. "The availability of the API to everyone will allow us to reach a broader audience and will enable the solution to be customized to serve an organization's exact needs," said Moore.

The API may also be used as an automated data entry interface, in which data is sent one record at a time through the interface of another database or application into eTapestry. eTapestry's API utilizes Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) to push data to, or pull data from an eTapestry database.

eTapestry will continue to offer pre-packaged applications and services that leverage its own API for the most commonly requested fundraising features. By making the API available for free, the company expects to see a whole new set of specialized tools being built to address very specific needs. While the API documentation and sample code is free, organizations or developers that need help with their projects can still choose to partner with eTapestry consultants. The API can be accessed at www.etapestry.com.

About eTapestry
Founded in 1999, Indianapolis-based eTapestry® is the first web-based donor database and communications management system that delivers its software over the Internet, allowing access from desktops, laptops and mobile devices. eTapestry’s website development, ecommerce and advanced email tools give its more than 3,000 customers a fully integrated and maintenance free solution. For more information, visit www.eTapestry.com. eTapestry is a Blackbaud company.

Media Contact:

Steve Rusche
eTapestry
steve.rusche@eTapestry.com
317.336.3827(etap) x224

Melanie Milonas
Blackbaud, Inc.
melanie.milonas@blackbaud.com
843.216.6200 x3307

Source: eTapestry

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: uncertainty regarding increased business and renewals from existing customers; continued success in sales growth; general economic risks; management of integration of recently acquired companies and other risks associated with acquisitions; risk associated with successful implementation of multiple integrated software products; lengthy sales and implementation cycles, particularly in larger organizations; 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; 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.