Charleston, S.C. (October 25, 2005) - Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, announced today that more than 1,100 attendees are gathered at the Charleston Area Convention Center for the company's sixth annual Conference on Philanthropy, which is officially sold out due to an unprecedented response. The event focuses on helping nonprofit professionals expand their knowledge of industry best practices and the critical role technology plays in helping organizations achieve their goals.

"This is consistently one of the best conferences I go to each year," said Ann Edmonds, vice president, knowledge management at YMCA of Greater Toronto, who is attending her fourth Blackbaud conference. "Because of the variety of educational content, I walk away with practical innovations and tools that will help almost every staff member. Technology is a critical component of my role, and I am glad I can rely on Blackbaud's conference each year to find new and better ways to help our YMCA operate more efficiently."

The conference features keynote addresses from Bill Strickland, president and chief executive officer of Bidwell Training Center and the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, and Robert J. Sywolski, chief executive officer of Blackbaud. A compelling and powerful storyteller, Strickland focused on how believing in people will drive miraculous results. June Bradham, founder and president of Corporate DevelopMint, also led a lively panel discussion of major donors from the Charleston area.

A three-day event, attendees from a variety of organizations will participate in discussions with nonprofit industry experts on the critical issues facing nonprofits today and how technology can deliver improved results. More than 110 educational sessions will be offered in 10 tracks -development, financial management, executive management, Internet, prospecting and analysis, technology, The Raiser's Edge(r), and additional vertical-specific tracks. Topics include, but are not limited to, disaster recovery plans, accountability, legal issues in philanthropy, advocacy, Internet solutions, and planned giving.

"The response to this year's conference proves that more nonprofits are placing increased emphasis on technology and innovative solutions," said Sywolski, who also participated on the donor panel during Tuesday's general session. "We are focused on delivering the content and experts needed to address the industry trends that are affecting nonprofits, and we are thrilled to have a great mix of attendees - executive, IT, development, and financial management professionals - all of whom understand that technology plays an integral role to their organizations' success."

Conference Central connects attendees

New to the event this year, Blackbaud used its Internet solution, Blackbaud(r) NetCommunity™ to host a Web site called Conference Central - an interactive online community created to help customers learn more about the event. Attendees were encouraged to use the site to find the latest information on conference happenings and interact with other participants and speakers via blogs and discussion groups. Portions of the conference, including presentations and pictures, will be archived on the site when the conference concludes.

To view Conference Central, please visit http://conferencecentral.blackbaud.com

For more information on Blackbaud's conferences, please visit http://conference.blackbaud.com.

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 Raisers Edge(r), The Financial Edge™, The Education Edge™, The Patron Edge™, Blackbaud(r) NetCommunity™, The Information Edge™, WealthPoint™, and ProspectPoint™, 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 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.

Media contacts:

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Jennifer Heuer
Blackbaud, Inc.
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