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Any organization using the projects feature in Blackbaud’s Financial Edge software is familiar with the standard Financial Edge NXT Project Activity Report and its importance. The Project Activity Report gives users with responsibility for one or...

Data has become a powerful tool for nonprofits seeking to modernize their fundraising strategies. When used effectively, it allows organizations to make informed decisions, connect with donors more personally, and increase fundraising success. While...

The fundraising landscape is evolving, and as we look to 2025, the rise of agentic AI has the potential to revolutionize how nonprofits operate. Unlike current AI tools that respond to prompts or analyze data passively, agentic AI could take things...

In today's fast-paced world, data has become the backbone of decision-making for organizations. Nonprofits are no exception. With limited resources and the need for maximum efficiency, managing data effectively is crucial for their success.

AI can analyze data at speeds exponentially faster than human analysts. Integrating AI for data analysis helps organizations embrace a data-driven decision-making culture, which can increase revenue, enhance operational efficiency, and provide swift...

In the midst of all of the discussions and hype about the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various information worker sectors, finance team members might feel somewhat left out. The spotlight has largely been on how AI can...

Reporting Xpress Collaborates with Blackbaud to Enhance Nonprofits' Decision-Making with Automated Reporting and Distribution Solutions

So, we have been experimenting with the new AI tool ChatGPT and decided to ask it to write a blog post on the advantages to nonprofits of automating reporting. We think ChatGPT did a pretty good job, so decided to share the response:

Some organizations like to see a presentation of their financial numbers with the income statement and balance sheet information on the same page. Creating that report usually requires manual manipulation of other standard reports in Excel, which...