University of Michigan Selects Blackbaud Enterprise CRM and Target Analytics

Charleston, S.C., August 31, 2009 — Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading global provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, today announced that the University of Michigan, one of the world’s premiere research universities, has selected Blackbaud Enterprise CRM™ and Target Analytics® to replace its system-wide fundraising technology and prospect research services.

“We are pleased to partner with the University of Michigan to enhance its development efforts and build even stronger relationships with its many constituents,” said Marc Chardon, Blackbaud’s chief executive officer. “Working together, we will centralize and optimize data from over 40 fundraising units, increase the effectiveness of 1,000 users, and ultimately achieve the University’s goals of better serving constituents, increasing support, and improving the overall user experience.”

Founded in 1817, the University of Michigan has stood as the national model for large public universities for more than a century. With an enrollment of more than 41,000 undergrad and graduate students, it is Michigan's oldest university system. The University’s endowment is the 7th largest in the country and 2nd largest among public institutions according to data compiled by the National Association of College and University Business Officers.