Blackbaud Announces CEO Contract Extension

Mike Gianoni to lead philanthropic technology company into next era of innovation & growth

Charleston, SC (December 14, 2015) – Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software and services for the global philanthropic community, today announced that the company has entered into a new four-year employment contract with President and Chief Executive Officer, Mike Gianoni.

The new arrangement extends Gianoni’s service as President and CEO for an additional four-year period through December 31, 2019.  Gianoni has been with Blackbaud since January, 2014. During Gianoni’s leadership tenure to date, the company has delivered a rapid wave of innovation within its product portfolio, significantly improved client satisfaction, and has experienced more than 60% growth in its stock price.

“We are very pleased to extend Mike Gianoni’s service and retain his continuity of leadership as President and CEO of Blackbaud,” said Andrew Leitch, chairman of the Board, Blackbaud.  “In just two short years he assembled a world-class leadership team, and has demonstrated incredible leadership and vision to pursue Blackbaud’s long-term goals while delivering dramatically improved operating performance across the company.

Gianoni added, “It’s been a real privilege and honor to lead a technology company whose exclusive purpose is to help the philanthropic community do more good in the world. I look forward to the next season of innovation in collaboration with Blackbaud colleagues, our partners, our clients and other industry thought leaders.”

About Blackbaud

Serving the nonprofit, charitable giving and education communities for more than 30 years, Blackbaud (NASDAQ:BLKB) combines technology solutions and expertise to help organizations achieve their missions. Blackbaud works in over 60 countries to support more than 30,000 customers, including nonprofits, K12 private and higher education institutions, healthcare organizations, foundations and other charitable giving entities, and corporations. The company offers a full spectrum of cloud and on-premise solutions, and related services for organizations of all sizes, including nonprofit fundraising and relationship management, eMarketing, advocacy, accounting, payments and analytics, as well as grant management, corporate social responsibility, education and other solutions. Using Blackbaud technology, these organizations raise, invest, manage and award more than $100 billion each year. Recognized as a top company, Blackbaud is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina and has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Ireland and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com.

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Forward-looking Statements
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