People and Culture

We cultivate a purpose-driven culture where our people can grow, contribute, and thrive while advancing social impact.

Using Employee Feedback to Shape Our Culture

We regularly gather feedback from our employees and use it to guide how we support, engage, and invest in our people.

  • 90% of employees participated in our annual Employee Engagement survey

  • 90% of employees say the fact that Blackbaud operates in a socially responsible manner is important to them

  • 75% of our employees volunteered in 2025 (global median 23%)

 

Investing in Employee Growth

We support continuous learning and career development through accessible programs that help employees build skills and grow their careers at Blackbaud.

  • Made more than 21,000 professional development training courses accessible to employees through LinkedIn Learning®

  • Advanced our AI Literacy program in 2025, including new certification paths through LinkedIn Learning® and DataCamp

  • Provided employees with access to more than 500 AI, data science, and analytics courses through DataCamp

  • Delivered 365 job‑skilling and leadership courses, including 20 new Microbursts, through our internal learning platform

Supporting Employee Well-Being

We take a holistic approach to well‑being, supporting employees and their families across physical, financial, emotional, social, and intellectual needs.

  • Provided 24/7 access to the Global Well‑Being Support Center for emotional, financial, legal, and caregiving support

  • Delivered year‑round wellness programs, including financial fitness sessions and emotional well‑being education

  • Supported balance through flexible work practices and dedicated Well‑Being Days

Giving Back to Our Communities

Our community investments are employee‑powered and community‑led, bringing together giving, volunteering, and grantmaking to support causes our people care about.

  • 50% of employees engaged in give‑back programs in 2025

  • 170 grants awarded to nonprofit organizations

  • Over 2,000 volunteer projects completed by employees in 2025

  • 1 in 7 employees served on nonprofit boards, sharing expertise and leadership

 

Fostering an Inclusive Workplace

We embed inclusion across our company to create a culture where employees feel valued, respected, and able to bring their best selves to work.

  • Supported 8 employee-led affinity groups across our global workforce

  • 45% of employees participated in an affinity group in 2025

  • 100% of employees completed Respect at Work training

 

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At Blackbaud, we believe engaged employees are core to our success. We foster a culture of continuous learning, celebration, and well-being where our people are seen, heard, supported, and inspired to grow. It’s how we thrive together and extend our impact.

Maggie Driscoll

Chief People & Culture Officer

Learn about our other ESG priorities

Environmental Sustainability

We reduce our environmental impact through responsible operations and measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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Fueling Social Impact

We propel impact at scale with the sector’s most intelligent solutions for giving, connecting, and engaging.

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Governance and Data Responsibility

We build trust through strong governance, responsible innovation, and rigorous stewardship of data and technology.

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