Blackbaud

Blackbaud is a software provider focused on empowering social impact for various sectors, including nonprofits, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and faith communities. Founded in 1981, the company started with a billing system for a private school and has since evolved into a leader in the social good sector. Blackbaud is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, and has adopted a remote-first approach since 2021. The company offers a range of purpose-built software solutions, including fundraising, nonprofit financial management, digital giving, grantmaking, and education management. Its flagship product, The Raiser's Edge, is a comprehensive tool for fundraising and relationship management. Blackbaud serves nearly 150,000 organizations worldwide, helping them raise, grant, and invest over $100 billion annually in social good initiatives. The company is dedicated to fostering a global community focused on advancing social good through its Ecosystem of Good®.

Information Technology & Services Charleston, United States ~2,381 employees NASDAQ: BLKB

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Employees
2,381
+0.7% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$485K
Revenue ~$1.2B
Stock
BLKB
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
7.9%
Tech: 6%
H1B filings, FY2025
4
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
48
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Blackbaud went from 2,252 employees in Oct 2024 to 2,381 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 123 people joined, 74 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering596
Other521
Sales337
Success306
Operations253
Marketing105
Finance103
Product59

Salaries at Blackbaud

All salaries

34 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
IT5
Engineering3
Marketing1
Operations1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2025 alone: 4 filings.

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Blackbaud FAQ

How many employees does Blackbaud have?

Blackbaud has about 2,381 employees, up 0.7% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Blackbaud sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Blackbaud filed 4 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2025, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for IT roles.

What is Blackbaud's revenue per employee?

Blackbaud makes about $485K in revenue per employee, based on $1.16B annual revenue and 2,381 employees.

How much does Blackbaud pay?

6figr has 34 salary profiles for Blackbaud in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Blackbaud salaries page. See Blackbaud salaries

Is Blackbaud a public company?

Yes. Blackbaud is publicly traded under the ticker BLKB on NASDAQ.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.