Mike Gianoni

Meet Mike Gianoni

Mike Gianoni is the President, CEO and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at Blackbaud, the world’s leading provider of AI-powered solutions for social impact. Blackbaud serves nonprofits, educational institutions, companies committed to corporate social responsibility, and individual changemakers—propelling impact at scale with the sector’s most intelligent solutions for fundraising and engagement, education, financial management and CSR and grantmaking.

Under Mike’s leadership, Blackbaud’s solutions are building a future where resources are unleashed at the speed of need. He believes in the transformational power of technology and is dedicated to ensuring organizations have the tools they need to turn their visions for a better world into reality.

A first-generation American, Mike’s journey in technology began at an early age in Bristol, Connecticut. His passion for engineering sparked his career and has inspired him over the last four decades working across IT, financial and cloud services, and business transformation.

Since joining Blackbaud in 2014, Mike has transformed the company into the AI engine for social impact. He brings deep experiences and insights from his career in tech to guide the company’s operations, teams, and commitment to customers. Today, millions of people in over 100 countries use Blackbaud’s software to power their social impact needs—with over $100 billion raised, granted, or managed through its platforms every year.

A leader in building strong, effective cultures, Mike led Blackbaud’s transition to a remote-first workplace and helped establish it as a destination of choice for top talent around the world. During his tenure, the company has been recognized by Fast Company, Newsweek, Quartz, Forbes and others for AI innovation, responsible leadership, and workplace excellence.

Before joining Blackbaud, Mike held major roles at Fiserv, Inc., including leading their Financial Institutions Group and their Investment Services division. He was also executive vice president and general manager of CheckFree Investment Services, and the leader of numerous divisions at DST, where he focused on developing new platforms and ensuring stronger operational controls. Today, he also serves as chairman of the Board of Directors for Teradata, having first joined the board in 2015.

Mike is devoted to driving positive impact inside and outside the tech sector. He supports a number of animal welfare and veteran causes, such as the Charleston Animal Society and Warrior Sailing, and serves on the President’s Advisory Board at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). He has also served on the boards of the International African American Museum in Charleston, the LibertyHealth System in New Jersey, the American Red Cross in Massachusetts, and the University of New Haven. He was also the co-chair of the Generosity Commission, a cross-sector collaboration of The Giving Institute and Giving USA Foundation dedicated to fostering civic engagement and philanthropy.

Mike holds degrees in engineering and business, as well as an MBA and Honorary Doctorate from the University of New Haven. He’s a father to three sons and lives in Charleston, SC, with his wife. When he’s not leading Blackbaud, you might find him exploring the U.S. coastline by sailboat.