Our Priorities
People and
Culture
Blackbaud employees play an essential role in powering our purpose.
In 2024, we deepened engagement with employees and fostered a culture of generosity, inclusivity, and well-being.
Listening to Our People
To create a thriving culture and deliver an engaged, inclusive employee experience, we regularly request feedback from our employees.
- 90% of employees say the fact that Blackbaud operates in a socially responsible manner is important to them
- 87% of employees feel the work they do at Blackbaud is important
- Over 70% of employees reported that they volunteered in 2024
Investing in Our Employees’ Development
We ensure that all employees have opportunities to support their career development through a variety of programs, and we prioritize internal mobility.
- Launched new AI literacy program in 2024
- Offered 265 new mircrobursts through bite-sized content on job skills and leadership
- Provided over 10,000 IT and technical development courses through the online learning platform, Pluralsight
- Hosted on-demand and company-led trainings through DevelopU, our internal learning platform
Caring for Employee Well-Being
We care about people as individuals and place significant importance on providing benefits that support the physical, financial, emotional, social, and intellectual well-being of employees and their families.
- Offered self-paced learning resources for total well-being in our Wellness Catalog and Global Well-being Support Center
- Hosted quarterly financial fitness sessions and live emotional well-being seminars
- Enhanced employee feedback and communication through Well-being Days
Giving Back
Giving back is part of our DNA. Blackbaud employees engage in philanthropy through an array of programs, including matching gifts, grant committees, and skill-based volunteerism.
How we’re doing:
- Over 70% of employees volunteered in 2024
- 125 grants given to charities
- 135 team volunteer events
- 1 in 7 employees served on nonprofit boards
Fostering an Inclusive Workplace
We integrate inclusion strategies throughout our company by empowering employees to be their authentic selves and by fostering a sense of belonging across our employees, customers, partners, and others in the social impact community.
- 10 company-supported affinity groups
- 100% of employees complete Respect at Work training
- Formalized the Inclusion and Sustainability Council to empower employees and drive inclusion initiatives
At Blackbaud, we believe engaged employees are the heart of our success. We foster a culture of learning, celebration, and well-being — where people are seen, supported, and inspired to grow. It’s how we thrive together and power lasting impact.
Maggie Driscoll
Chief People & Culture Officer
