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Blackbaud is a provider of software and services designed for non-profit organizations enabling them to build strong relationships and more. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
119
TOTAL
RATINGS
1471

Blackbaud Company Culture

Blackbaud Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.3/5
Blackbaud's Overall Culture is rated C

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Blackbaud CEO

Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Michael Gianoni Blackbaud's CEO
Michael Gianoni
64 /100

Diversity at Blackbaud

Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D

Diverse employees at Blackbaud have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Blackbaud

Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B

Women at Blackbaud have rated Perks And Benefits, Manager, and Team as the highest categories they have scored

Blackbaud eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-2

Blackbaud employees are -2% more likely to recommend Blackbaud as a great place to work

35%Promoters
28%Passives
37%Detractors

Working at Blackbaud

Working at Blackbaud is rated below average by 119 employees, across various culture dimensions. Blackbaud employees rate Team highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Office Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Blackbaud’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Charleston, SC. See below in detail how working at Blackbaud was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Blackbaud

C

Overall Company Culture at Blackbaud is rated C

Last updated today

Bottom
45%

Blackbaud ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 119 Employees

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Marketing
87
Marketing87
Design
66
Design66
Engineering
66
Engineering66
Product
65
Product65
Sales
61
Sales61
Customer Support
58
Customer Support58

Blackbaud Employee Reviews

Out of 93 Blackbaud employee reviews, 62% were positive. The remaining 38% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Blackbaud improve their work culture.

62%
38%
Positive Reviews62%
Constructive Feedback38%

Positive Reviews From Blackbaud Employees

  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    It is all really great
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    They are really really great
  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    Interview process was relaxed, and we were not asked for any additional tests etv

Constructive Feedback From Blackbaud Employees

  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Empowering personnel to grow. Challenging those in current leadership to be more than mediocre KPI managers. Actually facilitate an environment that marginalized identifying people feel psychologically safe and not just one where minorities are forced to present a certain way to be valued.
  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    product quality. All products but LO first.
  • What needs to change to make the company culture better?
    CEO and CMO would be good

Blackbaud Company Information

Blackbaud Company Overview

Blackbaud is a provider of software and services designed for non-profit organizations enabling them to build strong relationships and more.

Blackbaud was founded in 1981 and its current CEO is Michael Gianoni. Since its inception 45 years ago, Blackbaud has grown to 3095 employees.

Blackbaud Mission, Vision & Values

Blackbaud Mission & Values

Blackbaud’s technology and nonprofit expertise empower our customers to drive change and make the world a better place.

Blackbaud Vision Statement

We re bringing together hundreds of your local mission-driven peers and the brightest industry experts to share their perspectives on nonprofit marketing and fundraising. You ll discover innovative ways to attract new constituents, the impact of great web design, why social listening and social influencers should be part of your marketing and fundraising strategy, the latest in crowdfundraising, how to engage in more personal ways with your supporters, the need to be data-driven and so much more. We've got the content, coffee, and cuisine covered. Just bring your marketing and fundraising friends and get ready to turn your vision into reality! Find a city near you and save your seat today!

Headquarter2000 Daniel Island Drive
Charleston, SC 29492
United States of America
Websitewww.blackbaud.com
Founding Date1981
Tel+1-800-443-9441
Company StatusPublic
StockBLKB
Jobswww.blackbaud.com/careers/
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Blackbaud Competitors

Blackbaud competitors include Plutora and ACTIVE Network. Blackbaud ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Blackbaud compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Plutora's Logo
    Plutora
    4.7/5
  2. #2
    Blackbaud's Logo
    Blackbaud
    3.3/5
  3. #3
    ACTIVE Network's Logo
    ACTIVE Network
    3.2/5
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Blackbaud Employees

Blackbaud has 3095 employees. 119 employees at Blackbaud have reviewed Blackbaud across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.

Overall, the 119 Blackbaud employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Blackbaud are not very pleased with their total compensation at Blackbaud, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Blackbaud are pleased with their team. 119 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Blackbaud are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Blackbaud believe the environment at Blackbaud is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Blackbaud is comfortably fast. About 76% of the employees at Blackbaud work 8 hours or less, while 2% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Blackbaud are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Blackbaud employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Blackbaud report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Blackbaud have 4+ meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
84% of Blackbaud employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Blackbaud employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
60% of Blackbaud employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Blackbaud employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
70% of Blackbaud employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Blackbaud - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Blackbaud is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Blackbaud employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Blackbaud KPIs and OKRs

At Blackbaud 14% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Blackbaud's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 13 Blackbaud employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 7 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes54%
No46%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes14%
No86%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Blackbaud CEO & Leadership

Michael Gianoni Blackbaud's CEO
64 /100

Blackbaud CEO Awards and Recognitions

Top 30% Rated CEOs 2016

Michael’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Michael in the Bottom 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Charleston, SC. Michael Gianoni’s employees rank Blackbaud in the Top 35% for Team, in the Top 40% for Manager, and in the Top 50% for Environment. Gianoni is generally unpopular with Blackbaud employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Customer Support department, and by employees with 6 to 10 Years experience and employees with the company for Less than 1 Year. However, employees in the Marketing department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Blackbaud’s competitors, Michael Gianoni ranks below Plutora CEO Dalibor Siroky.

Blackbaud Leadership

The Blackbaud Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Michael Gianoni, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President Anthony Boor, and Executive Vice President and President of General Markets Business Unit Kevin Mooney

  • Michael Gianoni  CEO / President

    Michael Gianoni CEO / President

    Michael Gianoni serves as the CEO / President of Blackbaud.

  • Anthony Boor Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President

    Mr. Anthony W. Boor, also known as Tony, has been the Chief Financial Officer at Blackbaud Inc. since November 14, 2011... read more

  • Kevin Mooney Executive Vice President and President of General Markets Business Unit

    Mr. Kevin W. Mooney has been the President of General Markets Business Unit at Blackbaud Inc. since January 2010. Mr.... read more

  • Brian Boruff Executive Vice President and President of Enterprise Markets Group

    Mr. Brian E. Boruff has been President of Enterprise Markets Group at Blackbaud Inc. since October 19, 2016 and has been... read more

  • Jon W. Olson Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

    Mr. Jon W. Olson has been Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Blackbaud Inc. since September 2008 and serves as... read more

  • Jay Odell President & GM of Enterprise Nonprofit Unit

    Mr. Jay Odell has been President and General Manager of Enterprise Nonprofit Unit at Blackbaud, Inc. since October 31,... read more

  • Mary Beth Westmoreland Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President

    Ms. Mary Beth Westmoreland has been the Chief Technology Officer of Blackbaud Inc. since October 2015 and has been its... read more

  • Jagtar Narula Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Business Development

    Mr. Jagtar Narula has been Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Business Development at Blackbaud, Inc. since... read more

  • Jerry Needel President of Everydayhero and General Manager of Everydayhero

    Mr. Jerry Needel has been President and General Manager at Everyday Hero Pty Ltd. since September 29, 2016. Mr. Needel... read more

Blackbaud Salaries

How much does Blackbaud pay?

How much do people at Blackbaud get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Blackbaud is $115,032, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $115,643, or $55 per hour.

At Blackbaud, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $215,000 annually and the lowest is a Technical Support at $45,000 annually. Average Blackbaud salaries by department include: Design at $118,054, Business Development at $114,008, Product at $155,754, and Operations at $112,381. Half of Blackbaud salaries are above $115,643.

70 employees at Blackbaud rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 230 ratings) while 69 employees at Blackbaud rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 79 ratings).

Salaries contributed from Blackbaud employees include job titles like Director of Engineering, Lead Engineer, Senior Developer, and Sales Engineer. Comparably data has a total of 27 salary records from Blackbaud employees.

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$68k
$68k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$90k
$90k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$113k
$113k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$165k
$165k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$220k
$220k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$247k
$247k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$278k
$278k100th Percentile
$115,032*
Average Compensation
$115,643*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Blackbaud Salaries by City

Blackbaud Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Blackbaud

Diverse employees at Blackbaud score the company 55/100 across various culture categories, placing Blackbaud in the Bottom 20% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Blackbaud across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 87/100
Department - Marketing
Men 73/100
Tenure - 1 to 2 Years
Diverse Employees 47/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 58/100
Department - Product
Men 37/100
Department - Customer Support
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Blackbaud Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance

Blackbaud PTO

Blackbaud's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 67% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Blackbaud's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 63% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Blackbaud's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time13%
Vacation Policy63%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution24%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes33%
No67%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo17%
$1500 - $2500/mo17%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo16%
Less than $500/mo50%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Blackbaud Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Blackbaud applied for 10 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 60% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Blackbaud has a total of 3095 employees

10
Total Applied
  • 60% Granted (6 out of 10)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 10)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 10)
  • 40% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (4 out of 10)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Blackbaud Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Blackbaud on Comparably

Candidates By Department

Engineering
30%
All Industries
20%
Sales
9%
Marketing
9%
Product
7%
Other
25%

Candidates By Location

Austin
18%
New York City
7%
Seattle
5%
Salt Lake City
5%
Boston
2%
Other
64%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Blackbaud

What is Blackbaud address?

Blackbaud location is at 2000 Daniel Island Drive

Who is the CEO of Blackbaud?

Blackbaud CEO is Michael Gianoni, their score by employees is 64

What is Blackbaud eNPS?

The eNPS for Blackbaud is -2

What is Blackbaud revenue?

Blackbaud revenue is $788M

What is the salary for Account Executive in Blackbaud?

Account Executive average salary in the US is 81k

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