There’s speculation surrounding Mike‘s future at Blackbaud as the stock price tanks. It‘s very possible an announcement is made on his future Autumn 2026, with an eventual departure in 2027, until a replacement is found.
Termed after 3.5 years
Got termed despite 3+ years of good performance, two promotions over the years. In an effort to "be transparent" I openly shared my concerns with the strategic direction of the company and decision making by senior leadership. Yes I also shared... — read more
Lament
https://unitewithpriti.co.uk/news/blackbaud-layoffs-2026-inside-the-quiet-unraveling-of-a-charleston-tech-giant/
Will the ELT ever pay for their decisions?
I’m still pretty angry, honestly. Looking back on all the BS we’ve been expected to tolerate over the years, shame on me for believing accountability would ever exist at the top. Remember the data breach? The ELT lied to investors, employees, and... — read more
The good old days are gone
There was a time when people wanted to work here. When we were proud to say where we did our jobs. That time has passed, and I don't think it's coming back.
Off Track Reviews
Word is a lot of employees are getting surprise off track reviews for Q1. Any truth?
Why are you still at Blackbaud?
You only have yourself to blame. Are you addicted to misery? The job market is horrendous. You are about to join this job market involuntarily. It‘s time to start leaving, and finding your next role. Do NOT let these parasites keep squeezing you... — read more
How many people on your team are actively job searching?
Every single person on my team is. Every single one.
My favorite excerpts from the BS earnings call
"The company faces challenges with limited IT resources and staffing shortages in its vertical markets." Uhhhhh, well maybe quit laying off the IT staff and hiring incompetent Offshore folks. "The company is still in the early stages of broader... — read more
Smell that?
It’s the ELT and SLT lying to everyone.
Just to check
We're certain it's done, right?
Use your PTO
If you survived, I recommend using your PTO now if you haven’t already. Policies vary by state, but unused PTO will most likely not be paid out.
Severance Details?
Anyone factually know of the enhanced severance details? I know someone who was laid off a year or so ago and after 12 years they got one months pay and silently finished there two weeks. I hope it’s better than 1 week a year and some bogus... — read more
Can I volunteer?
I'd rather take a package than have to go through this over and over again. I'm being very serious. This place used to have job security. What happened to that?
More cuts next week 4-20
Shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone but this seems to be a deeper one.
Blackbaud’s leadership has failed plainly and repeatedly
Years of poor mergers, awful stock performance, and a massive data breach have left the company weaker, less trusted, and increasingly irrelevant. Instead of owning these failures and investing in real product improvement, leadership has done almost... — read more
The race to the bottom continues
They have always told us “our people are our most important asset”. What does it say when you sell your most important asset. You are in a race to the bottom. I hope they win. Get out while you can. My sympathies for all those who have been affected... — read more
Leader duming even more stock
There are now even more SEC filings showing our leaders are dumping even more stock. They keep telling us that we're one team and that we need to sacrifice while at the same time they are selling millions of dollars worth of stock. A huge Fu-k You to... — read more
GCC (Global Capability Center) in India
I previously shared a compensation comparison showing how much a company like Blackbaud could potentially save by offshoring engineering roles. The analysis was based on publicly available median software engineering salary data, comparing total... — read more
The Offshoring Math
A U.S. software engineer costs 3–6× more than an equivalent engineer in India, with the gap largest at junior levels (5–6×) and narrower for seniors (3–4×). Senior roles are often cut first for maximum savings, followed by juniors, then managers once... — read more
Severance Details??
On the call with Kevin today, they said the layoffs have already started. Has anyone on here been hit yet that can speak to what the severance packets look like?
Crocodile tears
Regarding Kevin's meeting and the effort he's making for employees. Kevin just sold $1,000,000 worth of stock. Do not trust them. They are trying to keep you productive up until they can discard you.
The layoffs can be stopped
To know you‘re close to the end is a kind of freedom You don’t know how strong you are until strength is your only option It is difficult to get people to demand change when their salary depends on them not understanding it We are replaceable, but... — read more
What's going on with layoffs today?
Is anything happening or not?
Statement from Blackbaud Fair Futures
Dear Blackbaud, We are writing as a collective group of Blackbaud employees in response to Mike Gianoni‘s message regarding the next phase of the Workforce Strategy. While the message states that the workforce will not shrink overall, it clearly... — read more
Su-kerpunch strike incoming
Prepare for an email. Stand up with us and get ready to strike until ELT are gone.
My manager informed me to be prepared for tomorrow
After several hours of trying to figure out my situation, and finding this site, I decided to post here. My manager informed me that I would be meeting with his manager on Wednesday to be informed that I will be let go due to the shift to India. He... — read more
Will customer support survive?
Does anybody know if the customer support teams will survive these layoffs and if so, which regions are most likely to be safe? I have heard multiple rumors and it‘s not looking promising. My manager in support keeps telling me everything will be... — read more
Do bonuses still get paid this year?
Did we hit our targets, and will that stock still vest for 2025/26? Or is that uncertain now?
Huge chance of a layoff on/before 2/24
Can anyone confirm this rumor? There is now a PTG all-hands meeting sent out today for 8:35AM EST on 2/24. I have a bad gut feeling about this. Too many layoff announcement red flags (meeting time, date).
Severance pay in Texas and years of employment
Does anyone know what is the policy for Severance pay in Texas and if/how it is tied to the number of years of employment? Thanks
Layoffs in India?
I joined last year only and love this company and people but I found this website. Here people are talking about the layoffs happening soon and im worried becaus I just started. Who is also in India getting laid off? Thanks
Most of Customer Support to be laid off next week
Update that resume!!!!! Good source has confirmed
Removing “Volunteer for Vacation”
Now if you volunteer, they’ll donate. “It was the right thing at the time to have that” speaking about Vol for Vaca.
paid or unpaid if you are laidoff - unused accrued PTO in the USA ?
Does anyone know/can comment on whether you will be "paid or unpaid if you are laidoff - unused accrued PTO in the USA" ?
This is horrible, feelings of impending doom with the next wave coming
Morale is extremely low across the multiple teams I work with. Feels horrible waiting around for the next big wave which is 100% coming before the next earnings due in February. Anyone heard any rumors of when this is happening?
Leave Blackbaud!
Nobody should be surprised Blackbaud is getting worse and worse. You literally have no excuses. Find anything better as soon as you can! I left years ago and it‘s the best decision I‘ve ever made. Hearing about Mike‘s latest email is awful. You... — read more