Blackbaud Merges Fundraising Data with Microsoft 365 Copilot

Blackbaud has integrated its Raiser's Edge NXT fundraising software with Microsoft 365 Copilot, allowing nonprofit teams to access donor insights and information within their daily workflows. The integration connects Blackbaud's fundraising data with AI-assisted applications in Microsoft 365, giving users a centralized view of their constituents and fundraising activities.

Authorized users can bring Raiser's Edge NXT intelligence into Microsoft 365 Copilot without needing to switch between applications, reducing the time spent on research and preparation. The Model Context Protocol standardizes connections between Blackbaud data and AI applications, ensuring enterprise integration and governance.

The integration is planned for an upcoming early adopter program, allowing customers to test the connection before it becomes widely available. This move highlights how business application vendors are moving proprietary data closer to general-purpose AI tools, emphasizing the importance of identity, authorization, and data governance in AI-assisted workflows.