Blackbaud and the Charleston Battery Team Up to Engage the Community

Charleston, S.C. (Jan. 28, 2010) - Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading global provider of nonprofit software and services, announced that it is partnering with the Charleston Battery professional soccer team to incorporate a different philanthropic theme to every home match. 

Blackbaud and the Charleston Battery will bring the company's mission of "making the world a better place" to life at 13 home matches by featuring a nonprofit-of-the-match, raising awareness for a local nonprofit organization. With philanthropic focus areas including the environment, education, and families in need, Blackbaud and the Charleston Battery will work together to make each home game a special "giving back" event.

"Blackbaud is well known both locally and within the nonprofit community; it's an organization that knows nonprofits," said Andrew Bell, president of the Charleston Battery. "Our season starts with the first home game on March 13, and we are looking forward to leveraging the expertise Blackbaud has with the nonprofit industry and bringing a sense of philanthropy to our community."

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