Messy data doesn’t just slow your team down - it limits your ability to segment effectively, report with confidence, and make informed fundraising decisions.  This session introduces a practical, repeatable 90‑day data hygiene sprint designed specifically for organizations using Raiser’s Edge NXT.

For K–12 schools using Raiser’s Edge NXT and Common Record Engine, data quality isn’t just a back‑office concern—it directly impacts family engagement, fundraising outcomes, and confidence in reporting across systems. For organizations integrated with other Blackbaud solutions – such as Financial Edge NXT or Luminate Online, data hygiene directly affects gift processing, financial reconciliation, and online engagement.

Built for fundraising operations, database administrators, and advancement services professionals, this session moves beyond theory and into execution.  The session walks through a realistic sprint cadence, from building a prioritized cleanup backlog to executing focused two‑week work cycles and tracking progress with meaningful KPIs. We’ll highlight high‑impact “quick wins,” including constituent merges, address and email validation, and archiving inactive records, that can deliver immediate improvements while keeping the work realistic and achievable alongside day‑to‑day responsibilities.

We’ll also explore how Blackbaud’s AI‑powered capabilities can help streamline data hygiene efforts by identifying potential duplicates, improving data accuracy, and reducing manual effort so teams can focus on higher‑value work.

Attendees will leave with a clear roadmap, a reusable sprint template, and a take‑home checklist to help turn data cleanup from an ongoing frustration into a manageable, repeatable process that delivers lasting value.