AIDS Foundation of Chicago Relies on Blackbaud Solution for Volunteer Fundraising; New Version of Blackbaud NetCommunity Helps Foundation Boost Donations and Special Event Ticket Sales by 300 Percent.

CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, announced today that the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) is using Blackbaud(R) NetCommunity(TM), a complete Web site management solution, to provide a personalized online experience for its constituents.

"The ability to have an integrated solution was the most important factor in our decision to choose Blackbaud," said Candace Chesler, AFC's administrative director. "We looked at other resources, but none were as comprehensive as Blackbaud's offering - a seamless fundraising and Web site management package."

The AIDS Foundation of Chicago is dedicated to reducing new infections and improving HIV/AIDS services. AFC needed to form a volunteer fundraising network in order to increase participation rates, awareness, and financial support for its mission. In order for the Foundation to maximize its network, ticket sales, and multiple donation options for its six major fundraisers, it was vital to offer a user-friendly, customizable Web site.

To this end, the Foundation deployed a combination of software from Blackbaud including The Raiser's Edge(R) (for fundraising management) and the latest version of Blackbaud NetCommunity (for Web site management). With this new version, one supporter can help recruit additional supporters through volunteer fundraising and online advocacy.

"We're delighted to partner with the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, implementing an integrated solution that enables the organization to accelerate progress in achieving its mission," said Marc Chardon, Blackbaud's chief executive officer. "By reducing costs, expanding reach, and enriching existing donor relationships, the Foundation has shown just how much impact a well-thought-out Web strategy can have in achieving its development goals."

New Version Extends Reach of Special Events

AFC successfully implemented the new version of Blackbaud NetCommunity in time to augment its peer fundraising efforts for its annual holiday extravaganza, World of Chocolate. The event commemorated World AIDS Day and raised more than $120,000 for the fight against HIV/AIDS. Each board member was challenged to recruit 10 supporters and to set up a personal Web page to encourage donations from family and friends.

"We hadn't been able to use the Internet to support our fundraising before, but Blackbaud NetCommunity made it easy. Our board members quickly embraced the effort, raising money and sharing what they learned with the team," Chesler said. "We used a fundraising dashboard, and it was fun and motivating to watch the team's progress and keep them updated on how everyone was doing."

By the end of the campaign, online donations and ticket sales increased 300 percent over last year. "Blackbaud NetCommunity has already helped us be so successful," Chesler said. "It will be critical in helping us manage pledges and donations for our upcoming AIDS Run & Walk event."

For more information on Blackbaud NetCommunity and TeamFundraising(TM), please visit www.blackbaud.com/products/internet/team_events.aspx.

About the AIDS Foundation of Chicago

Founded in 1985 by community activists and physicians, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago is a local and national leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The Foundation collaborates with community organizations to develop and improve HIV/AIDS services; fund and coordinate prevention, care, and advocacy projects; and champion effective, compassionate HIV/AIDS policy. Since 1985, AFC has distributed more than $20 million in charitable grants on behalf of more than 60,000 donors.

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About Blackbaud, Inc.

Blackbaud is the leading global provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations. More than 15,000 organizations -- including the American Red Cross, Bowdoin College, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, the Detroit Zoological Society, Episcopal High School, Help the Aged, the New York Philharmonic, and United Way of America -- use Blackbaud products and consulting services for fundraising, financial management, business intelligence, and school administration. Blackbaud's solutions include The Raiser's Edge(R), The Financial Edge(TM), The Education Edge(TM), The Patron Edge(R), Blackbaud(R) NetCommunity(TM), The Information Edge(TM), The Researcher's Edge(TM), WealthPoint(TM), and ProspectPoint(TM), as well as a wide range of consulting and educational services. Founded in 1981, Blackbaud is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, and has operations in Toronto, Ontario; Glasgow, Scotland; and Sydney, Australia. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com.

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