Blackbaud, Inc.

Blackbaud, Inc. provides software and related services for nonprofit organizations worldwide. Its solutions include The Raisers Edge, a software application to manage nonprofit organizations constituent relationship management activity; Blackbaud Enterprise CRM, a constituent relationship management solution; eTapestry, a solution for smaller nonprofits; Blackbaud NetCommunity, an Internet marketing and communications tool that enables organizations to build interactive Web sites and manage email marketing campaigns; and Sphere eMarketing to manage e-marketing, communications, programs, services, and online fundraising. The company also provides The Financial Edge, an accounting application; FundWare, a fund accounting solution; The Education Edge, a student information management system to organize an independent school admissions and registrar processes; and Blackbaud Student Information System, a software solution for small colleges and other institutions of higher education. In addition, Blackbaud, Inc. offers The Patron Edge, a ticketing management solution for performing arts organizations, museums, zoos, and aquariums boost attendance; Blackbaud Direct Marketing to achieve integrated campaign planning by managing direct marketing campaigns with various media and channels; and Kintera Friends Asking Friends software product to launch and manage online event fundraising Web sites. Further, the company provides consulting and education services, as well as analytics services. Its customers operate in multiple verticals within the nonprofit market, including religion, education, foundations, health and human services, arts and cultural, public and societal benefits, environment and animal welfare, and international and foreign affairs. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina.