Conversion and Implementation Services

The following are the typical steps in implementing Raiser’s Edge NXT at all organizations, though the complexity of each conversion and implementation are dramatically affected by the size and sophistication of each organization. Bill’s services generally are used for a combination of (1) leadership and guidance to organizations’ staffs as they work through these steps and (2) doing the work with and for the organizations to drive the process through to successful completion.

  • Assessment, review, and project plan, including project and change management
  • Software preparation
  • Implementation team training in preparation for the implementation process
  • Former database conversion mapping to Raiser’s Edge (identifying how data from the source system should be converted to Raiser’s Edge) and creation of pre- and post-conversion cleanup lists and processes
  • Critical process development for data entry and data output, such as:
    • Campaign, fund, and appeal structure
    • Constituent entry and management
    • Gift entry and acknowledgement
    • Solicitation, newsletter, invitation, and other mailings and emails
    • Development, financial, and executive reporting
    • Design specifications for custom reports, customizations, and integrations
  • Conversion mapping finalization
  • Trial and final conversion testing
  • Database setup
    • Security
    • Configuration (Tables, Custom Fields, Business Rules, Settings, etc.)
  • Full staff training
  • Assistance with go-live
  • Implementation of post-go-live activities
    • Post-conversion cleanup
    • Additional uses of software, such as major gifts, events, volunteers and online activity

“Bill has been a professional acquaintance for years. Bill most recently helped my team convert from an older CRM to Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge.  He guided our team through every step of the way and help set up the team for success with RE.  It was not an easy process, but we have now been live in RE for over six months.  We have saved so much time and created efficient processes to raise more money for our foundation. Bill continues to serve as a very important resource for our team as we try to expand our usage of the system and to incorporate the best practices for Raiser’s Edge.”

Executive Director
Hospital Foundation in Colorado

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