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Embracing Inclusivity

As part of its transition to a remote-first organization, Blackbaud has strengthened its employee affinity groups, launched a culture playbook, and developed partnerships aimed at hiring people from diverse backgrounds.

By Maggie Mancini

Since Blackbaud’s people and culture team began leading the organization’s transition from an in-person to remote-first organization five years ago, the company has worked to increase opportunities for internal and external talent, launching a culture playbook to enhance the employee experience, and enhanced its employee well-being, development, and benefits offerings.  

As part of their larger effort to embrace community and inclusivity, the organization strengthened and expanded its 12 employee affinity groups, representing Black employees; Hispanic employees; people early in their careers; individuals with disabilities; LGBTQ+ employees; women in sales; women in technology; working mothers; veterans; employees who are interested in social impact initiatives; and those who are interested in sustainability practices.  

Additionally, the organization focuses on hiring people from all backgrounds, and has developed key partnerships organizations like HBCU Connect, Out Leadership, Disability Solutions, and the Women in Tech Network.  

Through its remote-first transition, the people and culture team has driven employee satisfaction, improved well-being, and provided the organization with greater access to efficient talent. Through its commitment to enhancing inclusivity, the organization has improved its retention rates and boosted employee morale.  

Blackbaud won the HRO Today Association’s North America Award for DEI Excellence (Large Market).  

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