Blackbaud Enterprise CRM will empower 500 campus users with a
holistic view of 440,000 living alumni
CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 2009--
Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB),
the leading global provider of software and related services designed
specifically for nonprofit organizations, today announced that The Ohio
State University has selected Blackbaud
Enterprise CRM™ as its new fundraising system.
“We are pleased The Ohio State University has selected Blackbaud
Enterprise CRM as its fundraising technology platform for development
and constituent engagement,” said Marc Chardon, Blackbaud’s chief
executive officer. “By selecting Blackbaud Enterprise CRM, the
University is investing in a future-proof platform that will bring
unparalleled innovation to the higher education sector at a time when
development, constituent engagement, and organization-wide visibility
are critical.”
Ohio State University has over 440,000 living alumni and enrollment of
over 63,000 students on all campuses. The University selected Blackbaud
Enterprise CRM to bring best technology and business practices to its
major and planned giving, marketing and communications, Internet
marketing, prospect research and management, and business intelligence
across the University.
With Blackbaud Enterprise CRM, organizations can break down silos by
providing visibility into all development, outreach, and engagement
activities through organization-wide reporting and data analysis with
the ability to monitor key metrics.
Built on a .NET technology platform with standards-based technology,
Blackbaud Enterprise CRM is easily customizable, so users can continue
to build out additional functionality to serve their specific needs. It
will also scale to serve an organization’s long-term technology
objectives to consolidate information and extend reach to end-users.
With more than 25 years of experience serving higher education
institutions, Blackbaud has partnered with over 1,900 universities,
colleges, and foundations worldwide by providing solutions that help
secure funding, demonstrate accountability, and build strong
relationships with alumnae/alumni, students, parents, and supporters.
For more information about Blackbaud’s solutions for higher education
organizations, visit www.blackbaud.com/highered.
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.
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.
Source: Blackbaud, Inc.
Blackbaud, Inc.
Melanie Mathos, 843-216-6200 x3307
melanie.mathos@blackbaud.com