New Features in Blackbaud RE NXT: A Quick Overview

Blackbaud has recently released some new features for its Raiser’s Edge NXT (RE NXT) platform. These updates are aimed at streamlining processes and providing users with more comprehensive information. Let’s take a look at some of the key highlights.

Enhanced Fund Management

• Web-Based Fund Management: You can now add and edit funds directly within the web view, making it easier to manage your fundraising activities.
• Optimized Donation Forms: For those in the US, the designation name can now be passed through Optimized Donation Forms, offering greater flexibility in your fundraising efforts.

Boosting Donations

• Add a Goal Meter: To encourage donors to help you meet your fundraising goals, you can now add a goal meter to a branding card for an Optimized Donation Form.

Expanded Constituent Information

• Additional Fields in Web View: Previously, certain fields were only accessible in the Bio 2 and Org 2 tabs of the constituent record in database view. Now, you can view these fields directly under Personal info or Organization info:
  • Birthplace
  • Religion
  • Ethnicity
  • Income
  • Parent corporation
  • Target
  • Number of subsidiaries
  • Number of employees
  • Industry

Improved Duplicate Record Merging

• Enhanced Field Inclusion: The process of merging duplicate records has been enhanced to include the additional fields mentioned above, ensuring a more accurate and complete data merge.

Easier Identification of Constituents Without Valid Addresses

• Mark as “No Valid Address”: You can now easily mark constituents as having no valid address directly in the web view, simplifying your address management tasks.

These new features are designed to make your work with Blackbaud RE NXT more efficient and effective. By providing more comprehensive information and streamlining key processes, Blackbaud continues to enhance the platform’s capabilities for nonprofits and fundraising organizations.