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CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2005--Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, announced today that Bowdoin College has selected the company's financial management and business intelligence solutions to replace its current financial system software and enhance communication of financial information.

A customer since 2000, this move expands Bowdoin College's relationship with Blackbaud beyond the development office, where more than 100 staff members across the campus rely on The Raiser's Edge(R) - the company's award-winning fundraising solution - to manage their daily operations and help strengthen the relationships they have with their alumni, parents and friends.

"After an extensive review of competitive products, we found The Financial Edge and The Information Edge to be the right solution for Bowdoin," said Mitch Davis, CIO for Bowdoin College. "Based on cost, performance, existing software integration, technology platform and implementation approach, we determined Blackbaud was a solid fit with our specific nonprofit requirements."

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin College is one of the nation's top liberal arts institutions and a leader in using state-of-the-art technology to manage its fundraising and alumni relations efforts. Last year, after deciding to replace its outdated accounting software, the College sought a solution that would provide stability and would work with its existing fundraising and relationship management system.

To this end, the College will deploy a combination of software and services from Blackbaud including The Financial Edge(TM) (for financial management) and The Information Edge(TM) (for Business Intelligence). Because the solutions are designed to integrate with The Raiser's Edge, the College will be able to extend its existing technology platform, maintain accurate financial data, provide executive reporting, and improve accountability.

"We are proud to be expanding our close relationship with Bowdoin College, a long-time customer that shows true leadership in how it uses technology to power critical processes," said Robert J. Sywolski, chief executive officer of Blackbaud, Inc. "Bowdoin truly understands the importance of connecting its strong fundraising technology platform to financial technology platforms, providing high-quality data to the campus."

Hundreds of major colleges and universities rely on Blackbaud's integrated solutions to increase the efficiency of their fundraising operations.

About Bowdoin College

Bowdoin College is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational, residential, undergraduate liberal arts institution founded in 1794. It is located in Brunswick, a town of 22,000 on the Maine coast. Study at Bowdoin leads to a bachelor of arts degree in one of about 40 departmental and interdisciplinary majors. Bowdoin enrolls approximately 1,625 students from across the country and around the world. For more information, visit www.bowdoin.edu.

About Blackbaud, Inc.

Blackbaud is the leading global provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations. Approximately 13,000 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(TM), Blackbaud(R) NetCommunity(TM), The Information 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.

Blackbaud, the Blackbaud logo, The Raiser's Edge, The Financial Edge, The Education Edge, The Patron Edge, Blackbaud NetCommunity, The Information 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 and stock 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.

    CONTACT: Integrated Corporate Relations, Inc.
             Megan McDonnell, 203-682-8200
             mmcdonnell@icrinc.com
             or
             Blackbaud, Inc.
             Rachel Hutchisson, 843-216-6200 x3070
             rachel.hutchisson@blackbaud.com
             or
             Bowdoin College
             Susan Danforth, 207-725-3832
             sdanfort@bowdoin.edu

    SOURCE: Blackbaud, Inc.