Would not recommend this position to anyone. - Anonymous employee Blackbaud Employee Review

1.0
Feb 19, 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are good People are good Headquarters is nice

Cons

Other reviews for this position are not lying when they say beware. I believe this role used to be an opportunity to get in on the ground level of a solid company. However, over the past year and a half the role has changed quite significantly with increased goals/quotas, ultra micro management, and zero transparency. In January 2020 our goals increased by 30% across the board. This effectively gave a pay cut to what was already one of the lower paying salaried positions in the company. During the interview process this was pitched as a great opportunity to get into the company if you put in your time doing the dirty work as a BDR for a year (new hires are now 18 months). However, after covid hit they have eliminated almost all upward mobility for everyone in the department and have kept giving the runaround to everyone until the majority of the team has now left the company. I can not state this enough for those looking to get into sales, THIS IS NOT ENTRY LEVEL SALES. You will not learn anything about sales or the sales process other than cold calling. If you are money motivated, there are plenty of entry level sales positions out there that offer way more opportunity for the effort you will put in at this position. There will be a lot asked of you, but do not expect anything in return. I know people that are in other departments/roles within the company that are very happy with where they are, but this position and department in particular is running it's employees into the ground.

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5.0
Jan 9, 2026
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Pros

Was able to grow professionally, and be pushed to be the best employee possible

Cons

Honestly, at the time there weren’t many cons.

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Blackbaud Response
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Thank you for your positive feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you were able to grow professionally at Blackbaud and felt supported in becoming the best employee you could be. Investing in the growth and wellbeing of our people—emotionally, socially, financially, physically, and intellectually—is core to who we are.
1.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Decent pay, remote work flexibility, you get to work with some very talented folks.

Cons

Used to be proud to work for Blackbaud but that has all but disappeared in last 2 years. Poor and ineffective leadership, false transparency, frequent layoffs, bonuses based off of stock which has been tanking. It's a sinking ship. Avoid at all costs.

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