4.19.2007 - 02:12pm ET

(CSRwire) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 2007--MicroEdge, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Advent Software (NASDAQ: ADVS) and leading provider of solutions for the grantmaking community worldwide, today announced that the World Lung Foundation (WLF) has selected GIFTS(R) grants management system to administer grantmaking programs in conjunction with their multi-million dollar global anti-smoking initiative.

Other partner organizations in this global initiative are the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Foundation, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and World Health Organization. A key piece of the WLF component of this initiative is implementation of a grants program that will help low and middle-income countries around the world in their tobacco control efforts. The focus countries account for approximately half of the world's smokers.

According to Elizabeth Myatt, CEO and Executive Director for WLF, "MicroEdge is a recognized leader in the grantmaking industry, and the GIFTS(R) grantmaking system met every one of our requirements. In addition, we were working on a very tight schedule, and MicroEdge was able to quickly implement our system within our critical timetable."

"We're so pleased that MicroEdge has the opportunity to play a vital part in this important and historic initiative," said Kevin Carlsten, MicroEdge Vice President of Operations. "We are honored that GIFTS(R) was chosen to help manage the full integration of the processes of giving for this project -- managing and accounting for funds as well as awarding grants - to create an effective, efficient and outcomes-based initiative."

The World Lung Foundation (WLF) works in partnership with organizations throughout the world to fight against and rid the world of tobacco, tuberculosis, and all forms of lung disease. Tobacco is the second major cause of death in the world, responsible for the death of one in ten adults worldwide, or about five million deaths each year. It is estimated that half of the people who smoke today will eventually be killed by the direct or indirect effects of tobacco.

About World Lung Foundation

With headquarters located in lower Manhattan's financial district, WLF's mission is to improve the lives of individuals across the world by strengthening community capacity to prevent and manage lung disease. Ten million people will die this year from lung disease, most of which are preventable and curable. WLF sponsors lung health projects in countries with the highest incidence of lung disease including tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, child lung health, asthma and tobacco related disease. Visit the website and image library at www.worldlungfoundation.org to learn more about World Lung Foundation, lung disease and how to make a donation.

About MicroEdge

MicroEdge, Inc. (www.microedge.com), a subsidiary of Advent Software, Inc., is the leading provider of software and services to the giving community worldwide. The MicroEdge suite of Windows and Web-based software delivers a powerful, integrated, and open framework upon which effective charitable giving can be made. The company is committed to providing the best technology toolset for foundations, corporations, government agencies, donors, advisors and financial institutions. Together, these tools help organizations to work with one another to raise, invest, manage and award charitable contributions. MicroEdge, Inc. is headquartered in New York City with regional offices throughout North America, and supports thousands of clients worldwide.

About Advent

Advent Software, Inc. (www.advent.com), a multinational firm, has been providing trusted solutions to the world's leading financial professionals since 1983. Firms in 60 countries use Advent technology and manage investments totaling nearly US $14 trillion. Advent's quality software, data, services and tools enable financial professionals to improve service and communication to their clients, allowing them to grow their business while controlling costs. Advent is the only financial services software company to be awarded the Support Center Practices certification for being a world-class support organization.

GIFTS is a registered trademark of MicroEdge, Inc. All other company names or marks mentioned herein are those of their respective owners.


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