Schools are under increasing pressure to deliver accurate, standardized advancement reports such as VSE and DASL—often on tight timelines and with less-than-perfect data. Meeting these requirements can feel overwhelming, especially when historical gaps, inconsistent coding, or evolving definitions get in the way.

In this session, you’ll learn practical, repeatable strategies for building robust, defensible reports using Raiser’s Edge NXT (RENXT)—even when your data isn’t pristine. We’ll walk through how to leverage RENXT reporting tools and queries as a foundation, then enhance and validate results using Excel and pivot tables to increase confidence and accuracy. Attendees will gain hands-on guidance for identifying common reporting challenges, addressing data inconsistencies, and making informed decisions when assumptions are required.

You’ll also learn best practices for documenting methodologies and preparing your data now to reduce stress and rework in future reporting cycles. Whether you’re new to VSE and DASL reporting or looking to refine an existing process, this session will equip you with tools and techniques you can immediately apply back at your institution.