The Raiser’s Edge and The Financial Edge also play key role for
higher education institutions
CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 2013--
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB)
today announced multiple higher education institutions are embracing Blackbaud
CRM™ and additional products and services from the
company to help increase both outreach and engagement with supporters.
“Blackbaud CRM will allow us to organize information that will help us
build ongoing relationships with alumni, donors, students and friends,”
said Derek Clark, University of Georgia’s project coordinator for the
new system and director of Advancement Services in the Division of
External Affairs. “The enterprise-wide solution will be an efficient
system that will improve workflow for External Affairs staff and
volunteers as well as all the university’s schools, colleges and units.”
The following institutions recently went live on Blackbaud CRM:
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University of Georgia – to help increase private support and
engagement across the multiple channels of its numerous constituencies.
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University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill – to manage and
improve fundraising operations and support alumni
engagement.
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Wake Forest University – to streamline processes, engage
constituents more effectively and cultivate and grow support.
“We are pleased to partner with these world-class universities,” said
Joe Moye, president of Blackbaud’s enterprise customer business unit.
“In delivering operational innovation through our CRM solutions, we will
enhance fundraising and financial management to help these institutions
better engage their alumni and supporters in achieving their goals.
Using integrated solutions to increase collaboration across their
organizations, while delivering full-lifecycle constituent visibility to
optimize fundraising, is crucial for sustained success.”
The following institutions recently chose Blackbaud CRM, The Raiser’s
Edge Enterprise, The Financial Edge Enterprise or a combination of
products:
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Florida State University – one of the first institutions to
transition to Blackbaud CRM from The
Raiser’s Edge® Enterprise™ to better support
constituency engagement.
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Indiana University Foundation and Indiana University Alumni
Association – to provide the Foundation and Association with
enhanced capabilities in fundraising, prospect research and
management, marketing, reporting, analysis, and volunteer and event
management, and website administration.
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Santa Clara University – upgrading to Blackbaud CRM.
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Texas State University – to implement a flexible, full-featured
advancement/alumni development system that best meets the University’s
system requirements and that allows for the continuous incorporation
of best business practices for University Advancement.
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University of North Carolina, Wilmington – to improve
Advancement’s effectiveness by being user-friendly, dynamic and
capable of serving current and future needs.
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University of Wisconsin – to advance donor and supporter
engagement, implement innovative business processes and increase
collaboration within the campus community.
Blackbaud in Higher Education
With 30 years of experience serving education institutions, Blackbaud
has partnered with more than 2,800 universities, colleges and
foundations worldwide by providing solutions and services that help
secure funding, demonstrate accountability and build strong
relationships with alumnae/alumni, students, parents and supporters.
About Blackbaud
Serving the nonprofit and education sectors for 30 years, Blackbaud
(NASDAQ: BLKB) combines technology and expertise to help organizations
achieve their missions. Blackbaud works with more than 29,000 customers
in over 60 countries that support higher education, healthcare, human
services, arts and culture, faith, the environment, independent K-12
education, animal welfare and other charitable causes. The company
offers a full spectrum of cloud-based and on-premise software solutions
and related services for organizations of all sizes including: fundraising,
eMarketing,
advocacy,
constituent
relationship management (CRM), financial
management, payment
services, analytics
and vertical-specific solutions. Using Blackbaud technology, these
organizations raise more than $100 billion each year. Recognized as a
top company by Forbes, InformationWeek, and Software Magazine and
honored by Best Places to Work, Blackbaud is headquartered in
Charleston, South Carolina and has operations in the United States,
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
media@blackbaud.com