What Happened with General Features in 2017

As Raiser's Edge NXT evolves, it introduces new and enhanced general features on a frequent basis. As a refresher, these features released during 2017.

Find constituents and manage resources from one location (for some of you) — To ease navigation, some of you can now search for constituents and manage multiple resources from where you also access feature areas within Raiser's Edge NXT.

  • If you use multiple Blackbaud products that support Blackbaud ID, you can seamlessly switch between them and Raiser's Edge NXT.

  • To search for a constituent, select Search , and then choose a recently-accessed record or enter the criteria of who to find. For more information, see Search for Constituents.

  • To access the database view or use another database, select Database .

    • If you use multiple databases, choose which one to use.

    • To access the database view, select Open database view. For more information, see Database View.

  • To manage your personal account details, select your initials.

    • To manage your Blackbaud ID used to sign in to Raiser's Edge NXT, select Blackbaud ID profile.

    • To manage your Blackbaud account and subscriptions, select Account.

    • To securely sign out of Raiser's Edge NXT, select Sign out.

  • For helpful information — like this very content! — about what you're working with, or for resources like the Community or Support, select Help .

Use two-step authentication with your Blackbaud ID and Google — If you sign in to Raiser's Edge NXT through Google authentication, you can now use two-step authentication with your Blackbaud ID for an extra layer of security. Two-step authentication enables your Blackbaud ID to require a unique verification code — received on your personal device — in addition to your email address and password. To use two-step authentication, visit your Blackbaud ID profile and select Turn on under Two-step authentication. (Previously, only Blackbaud IDs that signed in through Blackbaud’s secure service could use two-step authentication.)

Add attachments with dates — To maintain accurate details about the files and links you attach to records, you can now select a date — such as when you receive them — when you add attachments. Previously, you could only select dates when you edited attachments. For more information, see Attachments.

  • Sign in quickly — To sign into Raiser's Edge NXT, you can now use a new, streamlined login. From here, you can sign in — including through Google — and manage your password as you always have. As before, you'll also use this same login and account to access other Blackbaud resources like the Community.

  • Start rolling as soon as you sign in — When you sign in, you now start from Work Center or Home so you can quickly take action.

    • If you're an active fundraiser, you start from your Work Center, where you can manage your portfolio of relationships and assignments.

    • If you're not a fundraiser, you start from Home, where you can catch up on the latest news and happenings.

Quickly connect with new applications — To extend the functionality of Raiser's Edge NXT, your organization can use additional applications created by Blackbaud or approved Blackbaud Partners. To make it easier to connect with apps, admins can now find and add them directly from within Raiser's Edge NXT.

Admins! From Control Panel, Applications, you can now browse applications under Available apps, similar to Apple App Store or Google Play on your mobile device. To use an app with your organization, select Connect. For more information, see Applications.

Tip: Before you connect to applications from Blackbaud Partners under Available apps, first contact the developer and set up a relationship with them. Only connect with apps you're familiar with and authorize to access your organization’s data.

See an app that interests you? Learn more about it in the Blackbaud Partner Marketplace! Applications continue to be added, so check back frequently to extend the functionality of Raiser’s Edge NXT.

Stay current and in the know — With its rapid releases, things happen fast in Raiser's Edge NXT! To help keep up with recent developments and learn about new features and training opportunities, you can now select Home for an interactive feed of the latest activity. Under Recently accessed, you can also quickly revisit constituent records. From Home, you can easily stay current with everything Raiser's Edge NXT and your active relationships.