Pros
Blackbaud is an exciting opportunity for a career in supporting clients with their fundraising initiatives. we get to enjoy the flexibility of a remote-first setup and collaborate with a team of exceptional individuals, each possessing unique and vibrant personalities while fostering a strong sense of camaraderie despite living across the country. We have a generous amount of paid time off and a remarkable corporate philanthropy culture that promotes positive social impact.
Cons
Despite the shift to a remote-first approach and closing most of its offices, Blackbaud disappointingly refuses to reimburse employees for the extra costs they've had to bear. On top of that, they stubbornly refuse to provide cost-of-living increases, even though inflation is soaring at a forty-year high. This year, most of us only got a measly 2% raise; Meanwhile, the top executives are raking in huge amounts of cash that we see through SEC disclosure statements. They keep telling us we're valued and supported, but it's clear from management's actions that they only care about their shareholders. Our salaries are way below what others in the industry are making, even though our Chief Human Resources Officer claims otherwise in our meetings. They make it so hard to get promoted, and we're constantly worried about layoffs. We've already had three rounds of layoffs in the past year, and it's taking a toll on the teams. People are scared they'll get laid off or their teams will be outsourced to third parties, and it feels like everyone is dropping like flies. The benefits package is expensive, and there is a long vesting period. Blackbaud's actions make us think they're either preparing for a recession or getting ready to be acquired by another company.
