Blackbaud, Inc. Announces Date of Third-Quarter 2008 Financial Results Release, Conference Call, and Webcast

Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, announced today that it will report its third-quarter 2008 financial results after the U.S. financial markets close on Monday, November 3, 2008.

In conjunction with this announcement, Blackbaud will host a conference call on November 3, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss the Company's financial results. To access this call, dial 888-812-8594 (domestic) or 913-312-1410 (international). A replay of this conference call will be available through November 10, 2008, at 888-203-1112 (domestic) or 719-457-0820 (international). The replay passcode is 7340974. A live webcast of this conference call will be available on the "Investor Relations" page of the Company's Web site at www.blackbaud.com/investorrelations, and a replay will be archived on the Web site as well.

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, InTouch 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 Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com.

All Blackbaud product names appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.