Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT®: General Ledger Posting to Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT®

Tanya Fitzgerald

You can now post gift batches directly from Raiser’s Edge NXT web view to Financial Edge NXT.Integrated ecosystems simplify your day-to-day tasks and improve data accuracy, helping you achieve your strategic goals more effectively. As highlighted in our May Product Update Briefings, we’re committed to strengthening the connections between Raiser’s Edge NXT and other Blackbaud solutions—and even tools outside the Blackbaud ecosystem. With innovations like the Blackbaud Marketplace and Power Automate, we’re expanding integration capabilities to give you more flexibility and efficiency.



We’re making significant strides to build end-to-end workflows in Raiser’s Edge NXT while enhancing system connectivity. One exciting advancement is the ability to post gift batches directly from Raiser’s Edge NXT web view to Financial Edge NXT. This feature makes it easier to track gift accountability and optimize your financial processes. You’ll now see journal references right in the Raiser’s Edge NXT web view interface, complete with links to Financial Edge NXT for every posting. No more relying only on reports—everything you need is built into the platform.



While this marks a big step toward seamless integration, some processes still require action in database view. Full functionality is on the horizon, but for now, the general ledger (GL) integration is limited as we continue developing high-speed batch processing and GL distribution settings for the Raiser’s Edge NXT web view. Additional configuration options for funds, journal entry definitions, and other necessary components are also in the works.



How Do I Create a New Post to the General Ledger in Raiser’s Edge NXT?

Start by navigating to Gifts, then Post gifts, and choose Generate post.







Under the General section, name your post and set up the batch settings. Keep in mind that you can only post one batch at a time.

• Decide which records to include: all records, query of records or adjustments and reversals only.
• Select a date range, then choose your post format: Summary, detail and summary cash.
• Define your Journal reference and Journal code to create an open journal entry in Financial Edge NXT.
• Choose whether to use the Anonymous gift format.
• Under Filters, select the specific funds to include in your post.
• Click Generate. A quick note: You cannot edit gifts during the posting process.

Once the posting file is ready:

• Review the batch details.
• If there are issues, select Reject to return all gifts to their unposted state.
• If everything looks good, click Post to complete the process.

Remember, gift batch details expire after 29 days. After that, you'll need to query posted gifts again.



Can I Reverse a Posted Gift?

Yes. If a gift was returned or an error occurred during posting, you can reverse it directly in Raiser's Edge NXT, effectively removing its post status. This capability ensures that your financial records are accurate and aligned.









As we continue building a more unified gift management experience in Raiser’s Edge NXT, stay tuned for additional improvements like high-speed batch processing coming later this year. We’re committed to providing a truly integrated system that simplifies your work, improves your data, and connects your platforms seamlessly.



More enhancements are on the way. Keep an eye out for updates through the Raiser’s Edge NXT Community and the Future of Raiser’s Edge NXT page.