CFT gives its donors customized
solutions that implement the donor's philanthropic intentions through
innovative programs that offer optimal tax advantages and combine
responsible investing and effective grantmaking.
CFT needed a technology solution to manage their critical
processes , from cultivating relationships with donors and charitable
organizations to managing hundreds of funds.

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These are women and men this
community knows and loves.
"The Philadelphia 3-Day may seem far away, but we encourage those
interested in participating to register now," said Howard Sitron , Breast
Cancer 3-Day vice president and chief operating officer. Participants join together for three days and walk 60
miles in a life-changing display of courage and commitment.com
Blackbaud, the Blackbaud logo, The Raiser's Edge, The Financial
Edge, The Education Edge, The Patron Edge, Blackbaud NetCommunity, The
Information Edge, WealthPoint and ProspectPoint are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.

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"You truly have to be
there, witnessing the support, laughter and emotions , to see how many lives
the event touches.
The National Philanthropic Trust, the event manager , is an independent
public charity dedicated to increasing philanthropy in our society. For more
information , visit www.

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"I cannot find the words to describe how special the 3-Day is," said
Alisen Dupre , 2005 Philadelphia 3-Day participant.
"As one of the largest community foundations in the country , we
needed a partner who could not only provide a strong operational
platform, but one who also understood our unique business needs," CFT
Interim Executive Director Jack Kinnebrew said. More than
12,500 organizations - including the American Red Cross, Bowdoin
College, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation , the Crohn's + Colitis
Foundation of America, the Detroit Zoological Society, Episcopal High
School , Help the Aged, the Mayo Foundation, the New York Philharmonic
and United Way of America - use Blackbaud products and consulting
services for fundraising, financial management, business intelligence
and school administration.blackbaud.

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Net proceeds
from the 3-Day will benefit the Susan G.
The California Community Foundation, the Greater Lafayette
Community Foundation and the Coastal Community Foundation of South
Carolina also rely on Blackbaud solutions to cultivate relationships,
raise money and manage hundreds of funds.

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"The more time
participants have to raise money and train for the event the better, because
walking 60 miles is anything but a casual stroll. Visit http://www . and international charities totaling
$365 million. (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading provider of software
and related services designed specifically for nonprofit
organizations, announced today that the Communities Foundation of
Texas (CFT) has selected the company's integrated technology solution
to better serve donors and nonprofits across the state.

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Individuals wishing to take a bold step toward a
cure should register now for the 2005 Philadelphia Breast Cancer 3-Day, taking
place September 23-25.
Taking place in 12 cities nationwide, the Breast Cancer 3-Day will raise
millions for breast cancer research and patient support programs.9574. Today, CFT is the
largest community foundation in Texas and the South, having
distributed more than $650 million in grants on behalf of donors,
while building more that $600 million in assets. To this end, CFT signed
an agreement in December 2004 to deploy a combination of software and
services from Blackbaud including The Raiser's Edge (R) (for
fundraising management), The Information Edge(TM) (for Business
Intelligence), and The Financial Edge(TM) (for financial management). Founded in 1981, Blackbaud is
headquartered in Charleston , South Carolina, and has operations in
Toronto, Ontario, Glasgow, Scotland, and Sydney, Australia .

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The 3-Day offers Philadelphia area residents the chance to make a personal
difference in the fight against breast cancer while being part of an exciting
and challenging event.

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Breast Cancer 3-Day participants commit to fundraising, training and
dedicating an entire weekend to help raise awareness for the cause."
Since 1953, philanthropists have turned to CFT for a long-term
approach to charitable giving. Blackbaud's solutions include The Raiser's
Edge(R), The Financial Edge(TM) , The Education Edge(TM), The Patron
Edge(TM), Blackbaud NetCommunity(TM), The Information Edge(TM ),
WealthPoint(TM) and ProspectPoint(TM), as well as a wide range of
consulting and educational services.

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Together with its Affiliate Network, corporate partners and generous donors,
the Komen Foundation has raised nearly $740 million for the fight against
breast cancer.

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Register Now to Make a Difference in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

PHILADELPHIA, This year, more than 200,000 women and
men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will lose their
lives to the disease. Founded in
1996, NPT is one of the 100 largest charities in the United States.

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chief executive officer of Blackbaud, Inc.

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Since its
inception, NPT has raised more than $850 million in charitable assets, and
made more than 10,000 grants to U. "CFT selected
Blackbaud because the company is held in high regard within our
industry. Over five decades,
CFT has distributed more than $650 million in charitable grants on
behalf of more than 750 donors and has built assets of more than $600
million dollars. In addition, other important factors that could
cause results to differ materially include the following: risk
associated with successful implementation of multiple integrated
software products; lengthy sales and implementation cycles,
particularly in larger organizations; uncertainty regarding increased
business and renewals from existing customers; continued success in
sales growth; adoption of our products and services by nonprofits;
risks related to our dividend and stock repurchase program, including
potential limitations on our ability to grow and the possibility that
we might discontinue payment of dividends; risk associated with
product concentration; economic conditions and seasonality;
competition; risks associated with management of growth; risks
associated with acquisitions; technological changes that make our
products and services less competitive; the ability to attract and
retain key personnel; 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 upon request from Blackbaud's investor
relations department.

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A global leader in the
fight against breast cancer, the Komen Foundation fulfills its mission through
support of innovative breast cancer research grants, meritorious awards and
educational, scientific and community outreach programs around the world.

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About the Communities Foundation of Texas
CFT was founded in 1953 and is committed to promoting the promise
of philanthropy and to creating a growing and lasting endowment in the
name of its donors, both living and departed, helping to carry out
their legacies while building a better community.

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For more information or to schedule an interview with a local participant,
please contact Wendy Hicks, 816.
Blackbaud is the leading global provider of software and related
services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations.

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9364 or Amy Marsili, 816.

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Coaches
and volunteers make sure participants have the training and resources needed
to prepare mentally and physically, as well as generate fundraising ideas.

Communities Foundation of Texas Selects Blackbaud Solution to Manage Complex Network of Relationships

, which created its own fund
at the Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina and relies on
employees to select grant recipients.

About Blackbaud, Inc. 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.

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Area Residents Prepare for the 2005 Breast Cancer 3-Day

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Will deploy integrated technology solution to strengthen
connections with more than 750 funds for individuals,
families, corporations and businesses

Blackbaud, Inc.
"We are proud to collaborate with the Communities Foundation of
Texas as they take a leadership role in using technology to strengthen
bonds with donors and manage more than $600 million in valuable
philanthropic assets," said Sywolski.

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.

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Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to
fund breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs and
the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund to provide an endowment
for breast cancer initiatives.The3Day.C. Blackbaud was able to provide CFT with technology solutions
to better manage more than 750 funds for individuals, families,
corporations, and businesses representing more than a half-billion
dollars in assets.
"Blackbaud has a long history of working with community
foundations, providing technology solutions, developing best practices
and understanding our own community's needs," said Robert J.

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org or call (800) 996-
3DAY for registration and donation information .

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In Pennsylvania alone, approximately 11,340 women will
be diagnosed with breast cancer this year.

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The more training, the more
fun and successful the 3-Day will be, and the less likely participants are to
experience discomfort or injuries on the event.
The Komen Foundation is an international organization with a network of
more than 75,000 active volunteers working through local Affiliates to
eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease.