Announcing the Winners of the Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT® PowerUp Challenge

Tanya Fitzgerald · May 20

After a full year of hands-on learning and exploring, we’re excited to announce the two winners of the Raiser’s Edge NXT PowerUp Challenge!

Over the past 12 months, participants completed monthly challenges designed to help them discover and gain confidence using new tools and functionality available in the Raiser’s Edge NXT web view. Each challenge encouraged participants to explore functionality that can simplify everyday tasks, support fundraising efforts, and make the transition to web view easier over time. From gift processing enhancements and reporting tools to workflow improvements and AI-powered features, participants demonstrated a strong commitment to learning and growing alongside Raiser’s Edge NXT.

Throughout the year, we explored topics including:

Even if you missed a challenge along the way, these topics are still available to explore as you continue building your web view knowledge and fundraising strategy.

And Now…The Winners!

Drum roll, please!

Dan Snyder, Director of Advancement Services at Bennington College and Raiser’s Edge NXT Community All-Star

“Beyond the chance to win a pass to bbcon, the Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT PowerUp Challenge series was a chance to intentionally give the new features a test drive. Having the progression of tasks with each challenge also ensured it was more than a quick glance and provided insight into how the features were intended to function, especially helpful for those areas for which I was not as familiar. I'm really glad I took the time to participate in the challenges and look forward to talking web view features with everyone who will be at bbcon in Columbus!”

Joe Hendricks, Development Technology Support Specialist at Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin

“I enjoyed taking part in the Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT PowerUp Challenge. It was a fun way to test out the new features coming to NXT as well as engage with others in the Blackbaud community. I am excited that I won a pass to bbcon and am looking forward to attending for the first time.”

Both winners demonstrated a strong commitment to learning, exploring new features, and actively engaging with the Raiser’s Edge NXT Community throughout the entire challenge.

Thank You for Powering Up with Us

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Raiser’s Edge NXT PowerUp Challenge. Your feedback and willingness to explore new functionality continue to help shape the future of the Raiser’s Edge NXT unified view.

As web view capabilities continue to grow, we encourage you to keep exploring new features, sharing insights with the Raiser’s Edge NXT Community, and finding new ways to support your fundraising goals through innovation and continuous learning.

We look forward to seeing many of you at bbcon in Columbus this fall and congratulations again to Dan and Joe on an incredible year of participation and achievement!