BrightVine Data Link for Raiser's Edge NXT
BrightVine Data Link (BVDL) - the trusted platform used by 75% of Blackbaud CRM customers - is now available for Raiser’s Edge NXT organizations.
Nonprofits often spend hours preparing vendor files and external data for import into RENXT. Splitting files, fixing formatting, and managing import order creates unnecessary manual work and increases the risk of errors.
BVDL simplifies this process.
Upload a single file while BVDL manages the structure, transformation rules, and order of operations required by RENXT. Teams can review and resolve issues before data enters the database, helping maintain cleaner fundraising data.
BVDL runs within your own Microsoft and Blackbaud environments, meaning your data is never sent to BrightVine.
The platform is currently available through our Early Adopter program in North America and Australia, with standard connectors and APIs beginning to roll out in Q3 2026.
Problems the BrightVine Data Link Solves
How the Data Link Can Help
✅ Improved Data Quality
Apply consistent transformation and validation rules—such as concatenation, formatting, and proper casing—before data reaches RENXT.
✅ Less Spreadsheet Work
Eliminate repetitive file manipulation such as splitting files, rearranging columns, and manually preparing import files
✅ Simplified Imports
Upload a single file containing multiple data elements (constituents, gifts, event registrations, etc.) while BVDL manages the structure and order of operations required by RENXT.
✅ Controlled Exception Management
Identify and resolve data issues before records are imported, reducing the risk of introducing bad data into your system.
✅ Scalability & Flexibility
Reusable transformation rules allow organizations to handle recurring vendor files and new data sources without rebuilding the process each time.
✅ Security First
Data remains within the Microsoft Power Platform environment and your RENXT ecosystem—never stored by BrightVine.
BVDL for RENXT Quick Facts
No Per Import, Per Record, Per App or Per Connector Fees
No Technical
Experience Needed
Great Customer Support
Best of Breed Platform
Managed Services
DataLink has a flat annual fee for unlimited imports, connectors and users
No coding required—built for end-users. For organizations with more advanced tech teams, custom flows can be created in PowerApps.
No bots, no AI-generated answers. Real humans, real support. We offer two levels of support to meet the needs of different organizations.
Built on trusted platforms. As a Microsoft Partner, we designed BVDL for RENXT using Microsoft Dataverse, PowerApps, and we've utilized the Blackbaud SKY APIs for best-in-class integration.
Let our team be your second set of hands - our team can run your imports, manage integrations, and provide the services you need to focus on your mission.
FAQs
Does DataLink store our donation data in a BrightVine cloud?
The DataLink for RENXT connects systems “without relying on a BrightVine Cloud,” and your data stays within your own Microsoft and Blackbaud environments.
Is pricing easy to understand/predict?
Yes! The DataLink offers true flat-rate pricing without extra fees for connectors. One rate - unlimited files and connectors.
How customizable are mappings and transformations?
The DataLink has built-in data-cleanup tools, configurable per-import duplicate-matching logic, and flexible expression logic to transform data.
How does the DataLink compare with its competitors?
The DataLink is the only flat-rate integration engine for RENXT, offering a single price for unlimited imports and connectors. Competitors often sell connectors individually or in groups, continually adding to your annual cost and making overall pricing harder to predict. In addition, some tools require knowledge of JavaScript or other coding languages to clean and manipulate data. DataLink is built for end users who have no coding expertise. Finally, the DataLink is the only tool on the market that doesn't require a third-party cloud for data storage - meaning you maintain full control of your data and it never comes to BrightVine.