Blackbaud’s eTapestry Donor Management Solution Debuts New Subscription Packages
September 8, 2011
Now includes unlimited users and offers free trial
CHARLESTON, SC – September 8, 2011 – Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB) today announced that eTapestry®, its web-based donor management solution,is now available in three packages starting at $99 per month. Thepackages are designed to help nonprofits easily access the features andconfiguration they need. A free 30-day trial is also now available.
The Village Family Services recently selected a new eTapestry package and will use the solution toimprove online communication with supporters and fundraise for theorganization. The Village Family Services is Southern California’sleading bilingual family wellness agency providing safety and permanencyto children and youth.
“eTapestry offers the most versatility and the level of sophisticationyou need for online fundraising for the best dollar value,” said CharlesRobbins, the organization’s vice president of communications anddevelopment. “To me, it was a win-win to have a low cost, highlyeffective software product from a company that has such a greatreputation for support and service. And, with the new packages, youdon’t have to be tech-savvy to understand what you’re getting—it isbundled in a way that adds more value.”
More than 7000 nonprofits use eTapestry to grow their donor/supporterbase, engage with donors more effectively, and communicate withsupporters and prospects online through built-in eMarketing tools.
“With eTapestry, nonprofits can quickly get online and begin engagingsupporters while managing relationships and tracking donations,” saidKevin W. Mooney, Blackbaud’s president of general markets business unit.“We are pleased to help organizations get started with these simple,affordable, and easy-to-use packages and free trial offer.”
eTapestry is now available in three packages:
All packages include access to the web-based fundraising andconstituent management database, unlimited user licenses, email and chatsupport, unlimited on-demand training, and mobile access.
- The Starter package is $99/month and includes onlinefundraising and eMarketing tools, and an import wizard to help getorganizations up and running quickly.
- The Essentials package is $199/month and includes allthe features of the Starter package, plus executive and benchmarkreporting, Microsoft Outlook email integration, three online fundraisingforms, eMarketing tools, instructor-led online classes, basic dataconversion, and implementation consulting hours.
- The Pro package is $399/month and includes all of theabove features, plus a National Change of Address service, role-basedsecurity and admin, five online fundraising forms, eMarketing tools, theability to create donation, signup, and event registration forms, andadditional time with eTapestry consultants to assist with setup.
In addition to the new packages, to make it easier for nonprofits toget started with eTapestry, nonprofits can easily import their data fromExcel or use sample data to evaluate the system through a free 30-daytrial. Also, included in the trial are the on-demand video tutorials tohelp all users to more effectively use the solution.
As part of its ongoing release schedule, eTapestry recently added newexecutive dashboards for easy access to recent gifts, top donors, andkey performance indicators. Enhancements were also made to improvemobile usability and reporting.
For more information about eTapestry, or to sign-up for a free 30-day trial, visit www.etapestry.com.
About Blackbaud
Blackbaud is the leading global provider of software and servicesdesigned specifically for nonprofit organizations, enabling them toimprove operational efficiency, build strong relationships, and raisemore money to support their missions. Approximately 24,000 organizations— including The American Red Cross, Cancer Research UK, Earthjustice,International Fund for Animal Welfare, Lincoln Center, The SalvationArmy, The Taft School, Tulsa Community Foundation, Ursinus College, theWGBH Educational Foundation, and Yale University — use one or moreBlackbaud products and services for fundraising, constituentrelationship management, financial management, website management,direct marketing, education administration, ticketing, businessintelligence, prospect research, consulting, and analytics. Since 1981,Blackbaud’s sole focus and expertise has been partnering with nonprofitsand providing them the solutions they need to make a difference intheir local communities and worldwide. Headquartered in the UnitedStates, Blackbaud also has operations in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong,Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. For more information,visit www.blackbaud.com.
