Oklahoma State University Foundation Chooses Blackbaud Solutions to Manage Unprecedented Donations.

Will Use the Company's Financial and Advanced Reporting Solutions to Provide Donors with Comprehensive Fund Management and Stewardship Services

CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today announced that the Oklahoma State University Foundation (OSUF) has selected The Financial Edge[TM] as its specialized nonprofit accounting solution, and The Information Edge[TM] for its complex financial analysis and reporting capabilities. The Foundation, which received a record-setting $106 million in gifts so far this year, will rely on these solutions to maintain accountability, improve efficiency, and meet strict reporting requirements.

"Blackbaud delivers outstanding product solutions for the Foundation's accounting and reporting needs," said Kirk A. Jewell, OSUF's president and chief executive officer. "We have also been very pleased with their professional and responsive staff, which has partnered with us to ensure success."

The Oklahoma State University Foundation's mission is to unite donor and university passions and priorities to achieve excellence. The supporting foundation currently manages $236 million in endowments and $375 million in assets. Ninety-seven percent of all gifts the Foundation processes are restricted for a specific program, project, college, campus, or department and are deposited into one the Foundation's more than 2,000 accounts.

"A higher education foundation is a specialized business with specific needs," said Marc Chardon, Blackbaud's chief executive officer. "We are pleased to provide the technology solution that will help the Oklahoma State University Foundation meet its complex fiscal requirements and reach its goal of managing an endowment that will continue to strengthen the University's programs."

The Foundation, a Blackbaud customer since March, chose The Financial Edge for the solution's ability to handle a high volume of financial records, funds, and disbursements, while enabling the business and finance staff to quickly and easily generate a variety of customized reports. It will also rely on The Information Edge for its centralized data integration and advanced reporting and analysis.

An accountability solution

Together, The Financial Edge and The Information Edge will help the Foundation achieve the highest level of fiscal transparency and accountability while helping its staff members make smart, strategic decisions and evaluate the performance of every initiative in real-time.

With the combined solution, OSUF will be able to:

Co Strategically manage funds, and perform complex distributions and budgeting

Co Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and stewardship to its board, donors, and overall community by sharing timely, accurate information and reports

Co Share updates with beneficiaries within the campus community, such as faculty and staff, on funds that are being allocated for their specific benefit

Co Gain insight into critical information at a glance with performance dashboards, empowering staff to manage, track, and analyze key indicators

For more information on Blackbaud's solutions for foundations, visit www.blackbaud.com/products/industry/foundations.aspx.

About Oklahoma State University Foundation

Organized in 1961, the Oklahoma State University Foundation has been designated by the Oklahoma State University Board of Regents as the official fundraising organization to receive private gifts for the University. The University has an enrollment of more than 32,000 students on its four campuses. It offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in a large number of fields. For more information, visit www.osugiving.com.

About Blackbaud, Inc.

Blackbaud is the leading global provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations. More than 15,000 organizations Co 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 Lincoln Center, and United Way of America Co use Blackbaud products and consulting services for fundraising, financial management, business intelligence, Web site management, school administration, and ticketing. 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; London, England; and Sydney, Australia. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com.

Blackbaud, the Blackbaud logo, The Raiser's Edge, The Financial Edge, The Education Edge, The Patron Edge, Blackbaud NetCommunity, The Information Edge, The Researcher's Edge, WealthPoint, and ProspectPoint are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.

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: risk associated with successful implementation of multiple integrated software products; lengthy sales and implementation cycles, particularly in larger organizations; uncertainty regarding increased business and renewals from existing customers; continued success in sales growth; adoption of our products and services by nonprofits; 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; risk associated with product concentration; economic conditions and seasonality; competition; risks associated with management of growth; risks associated with acquisitions; technological changes that make our products and services less competitive; the ability to attract and retain key personnel; 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 upon request from Blackbaud's investor relations department.