Blackbaud's NetWits Live to Focus on Social Media and Interactive Marketing Strategies for Nonprofits
Charleston, SC (Vocus) September 2, 2008 -- Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today announced that it will host NetWits Live (http://www.blackbaud.com/bb/netwitslive/portland.aspx) at the Hilton Portland Hotel and Tower in Oregon on October 2. This free event will include sessions on social networking, email best practices, direct communication, and more.
"NetWits Live will provide nonprofits with actionable tools and strategies for leveraging the Internet to communicate messages, engage current supporters, and recruit new ones," said Shaw Drummond, vice president of Blackbaud Interactive. "We welcome the opportunity to work with NTEN: The Nonprofit Technology Network, in presenting attendees with tools they can immediately apply to making a difference in the way they communicate."
Featured guest and Executive Director of NTEN: The Nonprofit Technology Network, Holly Ross, will present "Lose Control: Social Media and Your Message" focusing on the ever-changing communication landscape.
"It's an exciting time for nonprofits. There are so many new ways for us to connect with our communities and create change," said Ross. "I'm very happy to work with partners like Blackbaud who want to help nonprofits realize those possibilities."
NetWits Live sessions also include:
? The Right Message, The Right People, The Right Time: Making the Most of Email Marketing presented by Allison Van Diest, Blackbaud Interactive marketing manager
? The World Wide Web Show: Turn Your Staff into Stars with the Real-Time Social Web presented by Chad Norman, Blackbaud's Internet marketing manager
For complete session descriptions and to register for NetWits Live, visit www.blackbaud.com/netwitslive.
The event will be a "live" version of the company's NetWits blog about Internet marketing, communication, tools, and technology. Visit www.blackbaud.com/netwits to read more.
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.
Media Contact:
Melissa Dodge
Blackbaud, Inc.
melissa.dodge @ blackbaud.com
843.216.6200 x3209
Source: Blackbaud 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: general economic risks; uncertainty regarding increased business and renewals from existing customers; continued success in sales growth; management of integration of acquired companies and other risks associated with acquisitions; risks associated with successful implementation of multiple integrated software products; 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; lengthy sales and implementation cycles, particularly in larger organization; 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 website at www.sec.gov or upon request from Blackbaud's investor relations department.
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