Power BI User Group February 2026- Recording

Announcements and Upcoming Events: Gabriela provided updates on the bbdevdays and bbcon 2026 conferences, Power Platform regional workshops, and the next Power BI user group meeting, inviting participants to submit proposals and attend upcoming events.

Blackbaud Connector and Power BI Integration Troubleshooting: Hallie, Danielle, Alex, and Rebecca discussed technical challenges and solutions related to connecting Power BI to Blackbaud using the connector, including template resources, client ID errors, and configuration steps.

Data Discrepancies and Field Behavior in Power BI and Blackbaud: Sam, Alex, and Hallie discussed discrepancies in the 'last edited' date field between data pulled via the custom connector and NXT query, as well as related behaviors for opportunity records and time zone considerations.

Community Resources and Sharing Practices: Heather, Gabriela, Hallie, and Rebecca discussed where to find meeting recordings, resources, and the scope of discussions in the SKY API community, including topics ranging from data connections to visualization techniques.

Bilingual and Multilingual Reporting in Power BI: Heather initiated a discussion on strategies for producing bilingual or multilingual Power BI reports, with input from Rebecca, Hallie, and Gabriela on current practices, challenges, and available resources.

Breaking Change in Query API and Power Automate Flow Updates: Alex, Hallie, and Rebecca addressed a recent breaking change in the Query API affecting Power Automate flows, explained the technical adjustments required, and discussed the importance of communication regarding such changes.

Data Validation and Integrity Solutions: Art, Alex, and Rebecca discussed methods for validating email addresses and phone numbers in RENXT, including the use of Power Automate, SQL, and Power BI for data integrity reporting and automation.

Fundraising Goals Visualization in Power BI: Elizabeth, Alex, Heather, and Rebecca explored options for visualizing departmental fundraising goals and progress in Power BI, sharing chart recommendations, custom visuals, and practical implementation tips.

Understanding Gift and Split Gift Tables in Power BI: Pauline and Alex discussed the handling of adjustments in gift and split gift tables, clarifying how adjustments are reflected and the distinction between gift and split gift data structures.

Getting Started with RE NXT and Power BI Integration: Rebecca provided guidance and resources to participants interested in integrating RENXT with Power BI, including links to beginner guides and video tutorials.