Connecting to BlackBaud Raiser's Edge NXT

For information on the available WHL and TAR.GZ files for supported environments, and how to install the appropriate file for your Python distribution, see Package Installation.

For information on the module to import, and how to configure the necessary connection properties in a connection string, see Establishing a Connection.

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 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, and 3.11 distributions.

BlackBaud Raiser's Edge NXT Version Support

The connector 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.