Simplify Complex Event Registration for Education Nonprofits
Your advancement team is gearing up for a big reunion or homecoming — a weekend packed with activities, registration options, class gatherings, and VIP events. The excitement is high, but so is the stress.
Emails start flying. Spreadsheet tabs multiply. Someone opens Blackbaud NXT to double-check constituent data, another starts building out the event plan, and before long, the team is juggling dozens of moving parts.
That’s when the frustration sets in.
Blackbaud’s built-in event registration tool works perfectly for many events — a single seminar, donor luncheon, or networking gathering. But when it comes to large-scale, complex events with sub-events, activity choices, and layered pricing, things can get messy fast.
Inboxes fill with questions from alumni and donors are trying to register for multiple activities. Every new registration adds more manual work, taking time away from what really matters: engaging supporters and building lasting relationships.
It’s not that the system is broken — Blackbaud NXT remains the trusted home for donor and constituent data. But the event registration process can feel disjointed and limited, especially for advancement teams managing multi-layered events that drive engagement and donations.
What’s missing is a bridge — something flexible enough to handle the complexity of these events while seamlessly syncing with NXT so nothing falls through the cracks.
That’s exactly where Advancement Form’s integration with Blackbaud NXT comes in.
The Solution: Seamless Event Management with Advancement Form + Blackbaud NXT
With Advancement Form’s Blackbaud NXT integration, advancement teams no longer need to choose between flexibility and data accuracy. You can design and manage even the most complex reunions, homecomings, or fundraising events with ease — all while keeping every registration, fee, and participant record synced perfectly with your NXT database.
Advancement Form was built specifically for the needs of education nonprofits. The platform makes it simple to create and manage multi-layered events — from single-day activities to full reunion weekends with optional sub-events, meal choices, pricing tiers, and guest registrations.
And the best part? You don’t lose your connection to NXT.
Every registration collected in Advancement Form — from event details and participant options to sub-event selections and fees — syncs seamlessly with Blackbaud NXT. Your CRM stays the single source of truth while Advancement Form handles the complexity of event setup and registration.
Using the Blackbaud SKY API, Advancement Form automatically matches each registrant to their constituent record in NXT. You simply review and confirm matches before transferring, ensuring complete accuracy. Events, attendees, and responses are then created in NXT exactly as they appear in Advancement Form.
Key Integration Features
- Automatic matching of registrants to existing NXT constituent records
- Seamless transfer of event details, fees, and participant options
- Support for sub-events and activities with individual tracking
- Accurate attendee and participant data linked directly to profiles
- Quick setup — no technical configuration required
Because the integration is already built and ready to use, you can start collecting registrations immediately and sync everything to NXT with just a few clicks.
And if you ever need help, you won’t find yourself waiting in a queue or talking to an AI chatbot. Advancement Form’s dedicated support team works directly with you — real people who understand your system, your events, and your goals.
The Result: A Better Way to Manage Events in Blackbaud NXT
The Advancement Form + Blackbaud NXT integration delivers a streamlined, frustration-free event management process that saves hours of manual work, keeps your data clean, and gives your team more time to focus on meaningful engagement.
For advancement and fundraising professionals, it’s the best of both worlds — Blackbaud NXT as your trusted CRM and Advancement Form as your powerful, flexible event registration platform.