Blackbaud Opens Office in Mexico to Better Serve Nonprofits in Latin America

CHARLESTON, S.C.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: [ BLKB ]) today announced the opening of an office in Mexico City, a new local team, and a reseller agreement with EXITE.TI to support the growing Latin American philanthropic sector.

"AFP has been supporting fundraisers in Mexico since 1993, and we applaud Blackbaud for reaching out to the burgeoning Mexican philanthropic sector"

aWe are investing in growing our presence in Latin America with a new office and a dedicated team to better serve our existing customers and to meet the increased demand for specialized nonprofit software,a said Fernando Ferreira, Blackbaud Latin Americaa�s business development manager, who is based in Mexico. aWe are also pleased to announce our partnership with EXITE.TI, who will be the official reseller of Blackbaud products in the region.a

Visit [ www.blackbaud.tv/nonprofit-news ] to hear Ferreiraa�s vision for Blackbauda�s move into Latin America

Blackbaud has been investing in the region since the introduction of eTapestry Espaol, its first Spanish-language software, in 2010. With this new partnership, EXITE.TI will handle the sales and support of Blackbaud products in Mexico, including eTapestry Espaol, a web-delivered Spanish-language fundraising and CRM solution designed for small to mid-sized nonprofits to help them fundraise and manage relationships with their constituents. More than 40 nonprofits in Latin America, including small to mid-size organizations and American schools, use eTapestry Espaol and/or The Education Edge for school administration.

aeTapestry Espaol was developed to meet the unique needs of nonprofits in Latin America,a said Arturo Soto, EXITE.TIa�s owner. aThrough our partnership with Blackbaud, we can now provide nonprofits with the tools they need to enhance their relationships with supporters and raise money to support their missions.a

Blackbaud will also collaborate with organizations in Latin America, including: La Federacin de Instituciones Mexicanas Particulares de Educacin Superior (FIMPES), Centro Mexicano para la Filantropa (CEMEFI), Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE Mexico), and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) to develop its product portfolio to best serve the regional needs of nonprofits.

aAFP has been supporting fundraisers in Mexico since 1993, and we applaud Blackbaud for reaching out to the burgeoning Mexican philanthropic sector,a said Andrew Watt, FInstF, president and CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. aBlackbauda�s Spanish-language fundraising programs will help Mexican nonprofits inspire a new generation of donors.a

The new office is located at Torre Esmeralda II Blvd., Manuel vila Camacho No. 36, pisos 10 Col., Lomas de Chapultepec, M�xico DF. CP 11000. For more information about Blackbaud products and services available in Mexico, please visit [ www.blackbaud.com.mx ].

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 24,000 organizations a" including The American Red Cross, Cancer Research UK, Earthjustice, International Fund for Animal Welfare, Lincoln Center, The Salvation Army, The Taft School, Tulsa Community Foundation, Ursinus College, the WGBH Educational Foundation, and Yale University a" 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, Blackbauda�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, Hong Kong, Mexico, 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 SECa�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.

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Blackbaud Opens Office in Mexico to Better Serve Nonprofits in Latin America