Smart Tuition ’ s full product suite , including Smart Tuition , Smart Aid , Smart for Dioceses , and Buy Now Give Now payment and donation portals will fold into Blackbaud ’ s K-12 lineup . “ The addition of our payment solutions to Blackbaud ’ s leading product and service portfolio presents immediate and significant upside for K-12 private schools and families ,” said Smart Tuition President and CEO Matt Knapp .
The Smart Tuition business will align with Blackbaud ’ s General Markets Business schools a well-integrated cloud-based solution that fully connects schools with enrollment management , student information systems , learning and content management , accounting and financial reporting , tuition management , payments processing , and donor management . K-12 private schools will be offered an unmatched product and service suite from a trusted partner to help schools manage information and improve internal processes , all with the goal of strengthening the parent and family experience .
The end result will be the most powerful , comprehensive and well-integrated cloud solution for schools on the planet — one that will undoubtedly redefine the experience for teachers , administration and families for decades to come .
Unit . Smart Tuition operations will continue operating out of New Jersey and other locations across the United States . Matt Knapp , CEO of Smart Tuition , will remain as leader of the group , reporting to Kevin Mooney , Executive Vice President and President of Blackbaud ’ s General Markets Business Unit .
The combined Smart Tuition and Blackbaud vision is to offer K-12 private
Kevin Mooney , Blackbaud ’ s General Markets Business Unit remarked , “ While there is still a lot of work to be done , our vision remains clear — to provide best-in class solutions that help K-12 private schools manage and connect information , streamline internal processes , and improve the parent / family experience . We are the only company that can deliver on this vision .”
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