Blackbaud is a cloud software company that supports nonprofits, foundations, and education institutions. The organization employs roughly 2,400 people and has recently added more than 80 new team members while seeing just over 100 departures, keeping overall staffing largely stable. This measured pace of hiring reflects the company’s focus on maintaining a balanced workforce while continuing to serve a global customer base.
Engineering is the largest group at Blackbaud, accounting for about 29% of all employees with more than 700 engineers. Sales and Support follows closely with roughly 650 professionals who work directly with customers and prospects. Marketing and Product, Information Technology, Finance and Administration, Business Management, and Operations collectively represent a significant share of headcount, underscoring the company’s need for cross-functional expertise to develop and deliver its cloud solutions. Smaller teams in Real Estate and an "Other" category round out the staff, highlighting a diverse mix of specialized roles.
Blackbaud’s workforce is anchored in South Carolina, with Charleston and nearby Mount Pleasant and Summerville together employing more than 840 people. An additional 1,300 employees are spread across remote or unspecified locations, illustrating a flexible approach to where work happens. Outside of South Carolina, notable hubs include Austin, San Diego, Indianapolis, New York, and Denver, each supporting focused teams that extend the company’s reach across the United States.