Raiser's Edge training for beginners

anum ali

Hello Everyone,

I am a non profit professional and I am looking to improve my skills and make my way up to a better position. I want to learn Raiser's Edge. I never had a chance to use it because my current organization uses company specific software. Can someone guide me on how to get started?? 

Paula Durant 2

anum ali:

Hello Everyone,

I am a non profit professional and I am looking to improve my skills and make my way up to a better position. I want to learn Raiser's Edge. I never had a chance to use it because my current organization uses company specific software. Can someone guide me on how to get started?? 

RE is an amazing resource.  I've used it for nearly 20 years.  I'd recommend reaching out to someone at Blackbaud to see what training options might be available to someone not currently using RE.  You can also check out some RE videos on YouTube.  Good luck!

Joanne Felci 2

This post has some other information plus a PDF of some basic training


Good luck!

John Heizer

anum ali:

Hello Everyone,

I am a non profit professional and I am looking to improve my skills and make my way up to a better position. I want to learn Raiser's Edge. I never had a chance to use it because my current organization uses company specific software. Can someone guide me on how to get started?? 

There was recently an extensive discussion of this very issue.  You can read it here: https://community.blackbaud.com/forums/viewtopic/147/37544?post_id=142316


My recommendation is to find a local org that uses RE and offer to volunteer in exchange for learning.