Great for new Account Executives - Account Executive Blackbaud Employee Review

4.0
Mar 25, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

-Training and Resources: Blackbaud heavily invests in training resources and different platforms/tools to continuously try and improve the sales process. -You have multiple different teams that you can coordinate with for things like demos, proposals, legal reviews, redlines, etc. that will support you when needed. -20 PTO days per year and basically all holidays off -Work completely remote so you can tailor your schedule to your preference for the most part. -Great company culture. Every is nice and always willing to help each other out.

Cons

-Pay: Base is not competitive and commission rate it tiered, meaning the the back end of your quota is heavily loaded. You make about 40-50% of your commission in the last 30% of your quota. So, if you have a bad month in a quarter and end up hitting on 70% of quota, then you only get around 50-60% of your OTE for that quarter. Though if you do exceed quota, you commission percentage increases even further for the remainder of the quarter. So you have the ability to make a lot more money, if you hit quota early in the quarter and are able to close a couple more deals. Although, this is very difficult to achieve. -Training and Resources: The training can be overkill at times, to where we lose sight of the ultimate goal which is closing deals. -Internal Processes: They are working to relieve some of this load, but the post discovery call internal work takes longer to complete than the actual discovery call sometimes. Imo it is overkill and uses up a lot of time that could be better spent working or trying to find new deals. -Internal Meetings: You will spend a minimum of 5-6 hours in internal meetings every week. -Pretty heavy micromanagement. But not the worst I've experienced.

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5.0
Apr 12, 2026
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Pros

Blackbaud is an outstanding place to work. The remote-first culture is a big bonus, but the people and the mission really make it what it is. They are well resourced and put a lot of care into making their employees feel seen, valued and respected. The leadership teams make it a priority to have healthly discourse and ensure accountability from all team members. I love it here!

Cons

Long hours but it is worth it because it is a great place to work!

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Blackbaud Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and positive review. We’re glad to hear that the remote-first culture, the people, and the mission resonate so strongly with you, and that you feel seen, valued, and respected in your work. Creating an environment rooted in purpose, accountability, and healthy dialogue is central to how we aim to show up for one another. We appreciate your perspective on the pace and recognize that experiences can vary, but it’s meaningful to hear that the work feels worthwhile and fulfilling for you. Thank you for your kind words and for being part of what makes this a great place to work.
1.0
May 27, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible remote work environment and good PTO

Cons

Extremely toxic sales culture here with boys club and clear favoritism. Sales director and VP are the reason for this as they are extremely unprofessional. Mass exodus is for a reason and unsure why HR is ignoring claims on sexism and favoritism with every female employee that seems to be leaving. No career growth or opportunities unless you are part of the boys club here as it is apparently and obvious. Ask the right questions before considering a job here. You are unable to be successful here with onboarding because of completely out of touch and delusional sales trainers. Seems like we are in a complete clown show here!

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Blackbaud Response
1w
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and perspective. We appreciate your recognition of the breadth of our product portfolio and the opportunities that can come from supporting a wide range of solutions and customers. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with management and organizational dynamics did not meet your expectations. We remain committed to fostering a culture where teams feel supported, work is meaningful, and people are connected through a shared purpose of driving social impact together.
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