Raiser's Edge NXT - Always with Raiser's Edge Database!

We use Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT along with Raise'rs Edge database to keep track of and manage our donor profiles, events, appeals, reports, donations, and outreach lists. Supervisors and individuals who are mostly viewers use Raiser's Edge NXT. For the most part, we primarily use the database version of Raiser's Edge for a number of reasons. The database version has gift entries with much more detail, as well as batch entry. In the database, we use the query and export regularly to build lists and reports. Sometimes I go into NXT to build a report because they have a more modern and presentable look. Unfortunately, the reports are less than reliable and often don't give me what I am trying to report. NXT is great for someone on the go or who only wants access to basic info, like an email or phone number for an individual, or to look up a person's giving history. Over the years Blackbaud has made many improvements to NXT and they continue to make efforts to improve its functionality. It is a robust CRM tool and one of the most comprehensive in the nonprofit world. I would recommend it - just not without the database version to give you what you really need for data entry, creating lists, and reporting.

The analytics and data intelligence provided by Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT has allowed us insight into individuals' capacity and enabled us to tailor messages for these demographics. It is helpful to point out that much of the information is very high level and often indicates the value of a person's public holdings - most often their property.