Connecting to BlackBaud Raiser's Edge NXT

Package Installation explains the available WHL and TAR.GZ files for the supported environments, as well as how to install the appropriate one to your python distribution.

Establishing a Connection indicates the module to import and shows how to configure the necessary connection properties in a connection string. Other available connection properties can be used to configure other aspects of the connector capabilities.

Python Version Support

The CData Python Connector for Blackbaud Raisers Edge NXT can be installed and used in various Python 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, and 3.10 distributions (Mac is restricted to Python 3.8, 3.9 and 3.10).

BlackBaud Raiser's Edge NXT Version Support

The provider leverages the SKY API to enable bidirectional access to BlackBaud Raiser's Edge NXT.

See Also

• Using the Connector: Establish connections and query BlackBaud Raiser's Edge NXT through Python code.
• From SQLAlchemy: Use SQLAlchemy to establish a connection with dialect URL, and interact with BlackBaud Raiser's Edge NXT data using mapped classes and Sessions.