Blackbaud Opens Hong Kong Office to Better Serve Nonprofits in the Asia-Pacific Region

Charleston, S.C. (June 22, 2010) – Blackbaud, Inc., (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading global provider of nonprofit software and services, today announced it has opened an office in Hong Kong to better serve its international customers. The decision to open Blackbaud Asia Ltd., a Hong Kong corporation, was customer- and market-focused, as the company has seen an increased demand for services from nonprofit organizations in the Asia-Pacific region.

“We are very pleased to expand our Asia-Pacific operations and to better serve international nonprofits,” said Marc Chardon, Blackbaud’s president and chief executive officer. “The region is seeing an increase in philanthropic giving and exciting developments in fundraising practices. Blackbaud’s new Hong Kong office will position us to make an impact in this emerging market and reinforce our commitment to being a leading partner in helping nonprofits grow and serve their missions worldwide.”

The Hong Kong office will focus on providing software and services to help nonprofit organizations located in the Asia-Pacific region achieve their missions and make a difference in their local communities. The office, which will be located at 51/F, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queens Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, will also enable Blackbaud to enhance its corporate initiative in serving international organizations and helping them grow their global brands.

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