Mike Gianoni
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
President and CEO
Charleston, US
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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In Their Own Right
Biography
Mike Gianoni is the President and CEO of Blackbaud, a leading cloud software company dedicated to powering social impact. He also serves as Vice Chairman of their Board of Directors. Since joining in 2014, Mike has leveraged his extensive technology and leadership experience to advance Blackbaud’s mission of providing innovative solutions to non-profits, educational institutions, healthcare organizations and other social enterprises.
Before his role at Blackbaud, Mike held prominent positions in the technology and software sectors. He served as president at Fiserv, a global financial services technology solutions provider. Previously, Mike was Senior Vice President of the Financial Services division at DST Systems, Inc., where he significantly contributed to the company’s growth in the financial sector.
Mike holds positions on several boards, including the International African American Museum in Charleston. He has previously served on the boards of Liberty Health Systems (now Barnabas Health); SnapCap, the University of New Haven, and the American Red Cross.
In addition to his personal achievements, Mike is committed to philanthropy, supporting numerous charitable causes and advocating for corporate social responsibility. He is passionate about animal welfare, specifically Pit Bulls, and actively supports the Charleston Animal Society. Mike and Blackbaud recently received the Community Ambassador Award for their commitment to supporting local causes, including sponsoring events for animal care and building humane enclosures for outdoor pets. He is also the co-chair of the Generosity Commission, a project of The Giving Institute and Giving USA Foundation dedicated to fostering civic engagement and philanthropy.
Mike was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of New Haven.
He graduated from Waterbury State Technical College with a degree in business administration and the University of New Haven with an MBA.
The Record
Background
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2014 — Present
President and CEO
Blackbaud
Blackbaud is a leading software provider dedicated to powering social impact in the non-profit and education sectors. Its essential software accelerates the impact in fundraising, non-profit financial management, digital giving, grant-making, corporate social responsibility, and education management.
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2010 — 2013
President | Financial Institutions Group
Fiserv.
Fiserv is a global provider of financial services technology solutions, specializing in payment processing, financial risk management, data analytics, and customer and channel management. The company offers a comprehensive range of services to banks, credit unions, investment firms, and other financial institutions, helping them streamline operations and improve customer experiences.
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2006 — 2010
President | Investment Services
Fiserv.
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1994 — 2005
Snr. Vice President
DST Systems
DST Systems is a leading provider of technology-based, information-processing, and servicing solutions, primarily for the financial services and healthcare industries. The company specializes in data management, analytics, and customer communications.
In The News
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18 May 2026 · Forbes
From Insight to Impact: Why Trust Defines Leadership in the Agentic AI Era
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17 March 2026 · PR Newswire
Blackbaud Launches New Category of AI Agent with General Availability of its First Agent for Goodâ„¢
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3 March 2026 · Investing.com
Blackbaud at Raymond James Conference: AI and Growth Strategies
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25 February 2026 · Investing.com
Blackbaud CEO says AI tools expand customer spend and strengthen competitive moat
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3 February 2026 · PR Newswire
Blackbaud Honored with Triple Award Recognition
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15 January 2026 · Blackbaud
Blackbaud Named a 2026 BIG Innovation Award Winner
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15 December 2025 · Financial Times
Blackbaud's 2025 Corporate Philanthropy in Review
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2 December 2025 · Financial Times
Blackbaud Partners with Anthropic on Groundbreaking New Way to Experience the Power of Purpose-Built
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8 October 2025 · PR Newswire
Blackbaud Unveils AI Agent Tailored to Social Impact Sector
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3 October 2025 · Fast Company
Nonprofits are lacking the resources to fully utilize AI
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9 September 2025 · PR Newswire
Blackbaud Culture of Innovation Recognized on Fast Company's 2025 Best Workplaces
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30 July 2025 · Guru Focus
Blackbaud (BLKB) Surpasses Revenue Expectations in Q2
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20 November 2024 · Leaders Mag
Impact Through Innovation And Technology
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15 November 2024 · Inc.
It’s a Great Time for Giving Back, but Don’t Leave Out Remote Workers
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23 September 2024 · Forbes
The Social Impact Sector Is An AI First Mover
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17 September 2024 · Time
Civic Participation Is the Defining Challenge of Our Time
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17 September 2024 · Fortune
The U.S. is in the midst of a ‘generosity crisis’—and CEOs can help solve it
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10 September 2024
Giving USA | The Untapped Potential of Business and Nonprofit Collaboration
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10 September 2024
The Giving Institute | The Untapped Potential of Business and Nonprofit Collaboration
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Formative Years
Education
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University of New Haven
MBA
1990 — 1992
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Charter Oak State College
BSBA | Business
1990 — 1990
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Waterbury State Technical College | Now: Naugatuck Valley Community College
ASEE | Electrical Engineering
1979 — 1981
Areas Of Focus