Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB),
announced today that it has created Blackbaud
Interactive, a new division focused exclusively on Internet
solutions and services for nonprofits. Bringing together several large,
existing teams, the division was formed to better meet the needs of the
company’s rapidly growing Internet solutions
customer base.
"A common trend we hear from thousands of
customers is that there is a growing desire to build a sense of
community among their supporters and an increasing adoption of
multi-channeled fundraising strategies,” said
Marc Chardon, Blackbaud’s chief executive
officer. "To cultivate donors effectively
today, nonprofits are seeking innovative web strategies to personalize
the online experience and communicate with current and potential
supporters in new and more meaningful ways.
"The formation of Blackbaud Interactive
reflects our customers’ changing needs and
will provide them with resources to make the most of their technology
investments.”
Shaw Drummond will serve as vice president and general manager of
Blackbaud Interactive. Drummond joined Blackbaud as chief information
officer in 2003. He founded what is now the Blackbaud OnDemand hosting
services business in 2004 and led it through a period of rapid growth
and adoption.
"Shaw has a demonstrated track record of
success at Blackbaud and brings diverse technology industry experience
to his new role,” said Chardon. "I
am confident that under his leadership, Blackbaud Interactive will
provide enhanced service for our customers while bringing unparalleled
advances in our Internet solutions.”
Investments have been made to not only significantly grow the existing
team, but also to expand offerings through the Interactive Services
team, a group of experienced consultants, designers, developers and
project specialists that partner with customers on strategy, design,
training and website management.
With OnCall Services, a new offering from Blackbaud Interactive,
customers will be able to partner with a dedicated client manager and
other experienced professionals on a retainer basis. Through ongoing
collaboration with a client manager on website development and design,
customers will be able to improve efficiency and deliver on their
long-term strategies.
"Our relationship with Blackbaud is a true
partnership,” said Nora Isaac, ALS
Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter’s
senior information technology manager. "With
a client manager on our side, we are better able to meet our technology
objectives so we can ultimately better serve our mission.”
Additional investments have been made to enhance the company’s
hosting services infrastructure and offerings through the formation of
Blackbaud OnDemand and the opening of a new world-class hosting and
email services center in Atlanta. Blackbaud OnDemand will serve as the
foundation for Blackbaud’s next generation of
solutions.
For more information and to view Blackbaud Interactive customer sites,
visit http://interactive.blackbaud.com.
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 19,000 organizations —
including the American Red Cross, Dartmouth College, the WGBH
Educational Foundation, Episcopal High School, Lincoln Center, Cancer
Research UK, Special Olympics, and Arthritis Foundation —
use one or more of Blackbaud products and services for fundraising,
constituent relationship management, financial management, direct
marketing, school administration, ticketing, business intelligence,
website management, 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
Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. 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: management of integration of recently acquired companies
and other risks associated with acquisitions; 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; 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;
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 websites 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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