# US firm Blackbaud to open second Hyderabad office, hire 1,000 2026-08-10T12:43:37+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet US software firm Blackbaud plans a second office in Hyderabad's Financial District, aiming for a headcount of 1,000 people across both sites within 12-18 months. The company, which opened its first India office in November 2025, currently employs about 700 at HITEC City. Managing director Rajiv Gajria said the centre handles product development, customer operations, and AI capabilities, not just offshore services. Blackbaud, listed on NASDAQ and headquartered in South Carolina, focuses on software for the non-profit sector. It has helped mobilise $100 billion for nonprofits in 45 years. While its immediate focus is building India capabilities, the firm is also evaluating the country as a potential market. Most customers are in North America, with growing presence in Western Europe and Australia. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: Blackbaud, Hyderabad, nonprofit tech, software, tech hiring, US investment Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/us-firm-blackbaud-to-open-second-hyderabad-office-hire-1000/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/us-firm-blackbaud-to-open-second-hyderabad-office-hire-1000/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.