Blackbaud Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), today announced that The Raiser's Edgenow comes with even more ways to help nonprofits deliver on their missions, including The Blackbaud Giving Score,which is a new prospect research tool that helps nonprofits target and identify potential supporters, then engage and cultivate them into donors. The Raiser's Edge(i) provides a simple, fast, hosted, and affordable solution to track all the details associated with building supporter relationships with powerful online marketing functionality including online donation and registration, email communications, and targeted fundraising campaigns to help nonprofits acquire, engage, and cultivate supporters. Read more...

As charities are faced with an increased demand in services with just a slight recovery in giving in 2010, Blackbaud Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), has a renewed focus on its corporate value "service to others makes the world a better place." Blackbaud, the leading global provider of nonprofit software and services, is in its fourth decade of helping nonprofit organizations deliver on their missions. Just this year, the company participated in countless philanthropic initiatives; from donating over 4,469 toys during the holidays, and launching the Nonprofit Leadership Circle, to receiving the Green Business Pioneer Award. Read more...

CBS News Anchor and Managing Editor Katie Couric discuss philanthropy on this week's @katiecouric, a weekly online webshow she hosts at CBSNews.com.  Couric will be joined by AOL Co-founder Steve Case and private investor Ted Forstmann who recently signed "The Giving Pledge." This initiative invites the wealthiest individuals and families in America to commit to giving the majority of their wealth to philanthropy.   Other recent signers to the pledge include Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, investor Carl Icahn, and former junk-bond king Michael Milken.  Read more...