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Target Analytics Introduces ResearchPoint for Prospect ResearchManagement



Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), today announced the launch of ResearchPoint's8482; by Target Analytics's8482;, a solution that helps nonprofits identify, target, and cultivate potential major and planned giving donors. Among the early adopters using ResearchPoint to gain a better understating of their donor bases are Operation Homefront and The Wichita State University (WSU) Foundation. With ResearchPoint, these organizations can now efficiently manage key prospect information and build donor cultivation strategies.



Register for a free web seminar on June 17 at 3 p.m. ET or June 24 at 2 p.m. ET. to learn how nonprofits are already benefiting from ResearchPoint.



's8220;Identifying and targeting the best prospects to support an organization is imperative in creating lasting relationships and building a strong base of support,'s8221; said Chris South, vice president of Target Analytics, a Blackbaud company. 's8220;Nonprofits using ResearchPoint are able to turn simple data into actionable information to make better strategic decisions and in turn, build better development plans.'s8221;



Delivered through a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, ResearchPoint is available online anytime, anywhere and helps nonprofit organizations save on infrastructure costs. It combines public data with constituent information from a nonprofit's8217;s database, building a complete view of prospects.



Operation Homefront, an early adopter of ResearchPoint, leads more than 4,500 volunteers in 30 chapters nationwide and has provided critical assistance to more than 45,000 military families in need. The staff's8217;s use of ResearchPoint has uncovered numerous donors with high capacity and likelihood to make a gift to Operation Homefront.



's8220;Relationships with our donors are very important to us. We's8217;ve gained a holistic view of those prospects and donors who can support Operation Homefront in a large way,'s8221; said Barbara Moore, director of individual giving at Operation Homefront. 's8220;We can now treat donors the way they need to be treated, communicate with them the way they want's8212;ResearchPoint is an excellent tool for those people who are actually raising money.'s8221;



Click here to view a video interview with Operation Homefront's8217;s Barbara Moore



The WSU Foundation, established in 1965, is the official fundraising and fund-management organization for Wichita State University, a state-assisted Division I institution with an enrollment of more than 14,000. ResearchPoint is used to reveal new information about donors and prospects in existing WSU databases and has helped the advancement office to spend more time focusing on the University's8217;s mission.



's8220;We are able to save time building profiles while receiving a quick view of prospects with ResearchPoint,'s8221; said Amy Charles, director of prospect research at WSU. 's8220;It helps us to find wealth and properties that we may not have otherwise discovered because it pulls from proven and authoritative sources. I also like that ResearchPoint receives automatic updates so we know the information is always current.'s8221;



ResearchPoint from Target Analytics helps nonprofits by:


> Providing capacity and likelihood data to aid in prospect prioritization and cultivation


> Generating a complete prospect profile with the click of a button and integrating into the database of record


> Identifying major, annual, and planned gift prospects and target gift ranges


> Uncovering new or changed information on prospects through daily alerts and unlimited wealth searching


> Assisting researchers to organize, query, map, and report on static and dynamic prospect groups


> Customizing matching logic and confidence levels by data source


> Increasing data security, decreasing costs, and 24/7 remote access with access to free solution training



For more information on ResearchPoint, visit www.blackbaud.com/ResearchPoint.



Target Analytics, a division of Blackbaud, is the leading provider of comprehensive analytics solutions for donor acquisition, prospect research, fundraising performance, and collaborative peer benchmarking to help nonprofits maximize fundraising results at every stage of the donor lifecycle.



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 's8212; 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 's8212; 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's8217;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.


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's8217;s website at www.sec.gov or upon request from Blackbaud'ss investor relations department. All Blackbaud product names appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.






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