My understanding is the Raiser's Edge API is basically the same API all the Blackbaud hosted applications use, as they're all running on Windows servers and MS-SQL.
One of the Blackbaud Altru managers I talked to acknowledged the poor API documentation, but it looks like it's getting better. You can see what's available here: https://www.blackbaud.com/nonprofit-resources/sdk-resources.aspx I think you have to buy the Infinity SDK from Blackbaud to get their turn-key Windows development modules. However, you don't need the SDK to tap into the API. We've been interested in the Web API, specifically the AppFxWebService.asmx API, which doesn't require Windows-based development tools. You'd use this for say PHP-based applications. I'm currently struggling with the documentation and limited examples. Adam Carrier Web Manager The Mariners' Museum 100 Museum Drive Newport News, Virginia 23606 Phone (757) 952-0431 Fax (757) 591-7319 acarrier at MarinersMuseum.org www.MarinersMuseum.org America's National Maritime Museum -----Original Message----- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Christopher Borkowski Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 6:22 PM To: Museum Computer Network Listserv Subject: Re: [MCN-L] Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge API I don't chime in here much - but I've used raisers edge, more specifically I've worked with their NetCommunity web based CRM a couple of years back. NetCommunity is an OK product if your staff has little to zero web development experience and just needs to get some basic stuff up on line. But if the question question how good is the API ? Well, at that point I'm going assume you have a developer on staff. And it's at that point I'm going to have to say it's expensive, poorly documented, lethargic in support calls/issues, and therfore not that great. Frustrating would sum up my experience. Than again I know Blackbaud has been on the move the last couple of years acquiring and developing new products -- so maybe things improved ? Hate to trash a product, but if it's an API your after and your intent is to build some nifty applications leveraging Raisers Edge I'd say look elsewhere rather than cranking out some half baked solutions. Cheers! Christopher Borkowski Lead Developer Balboa Park Online Collaborative 2131 Pan American Plz San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 630-7700 Fax: (619) 819-8230 Cell: (646) 509-3539 NYC Office (347) 413 6736 On 6/21/12 5:20 PM, "Koven Smith" <ksmith at denverartmuseum.org> wrote: >Ha! Right on, everybody. I'll keep this out in the open. > >-----Original Message----- >From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu] On Behalf Of >Chuck Patch >Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 3:01 PM >To: Museum Computer Network Listserv >Subject: Re: [MCN-L] Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge API > >I second that, or third it or whatever. > >On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 4:40 PM, Nate Solas <nate.solas at walkerart.org> >wrote: >> I can't help you except to say that as an institution also using >>Raiser's Edge but not the API, I would be very interested in any >>responses you get. >> That is, please respond on the list for the benefit of future >>generations! >> Nate >> >> >> On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 2:43 PM, Koven Smith >><ksmith at denverartmuseum.org>wrote: >> >>> Hey, out there-does anyone have firsthand experience with using the >>> Raiser's Edge API? We're evaluating it for possible use here at DAM >>> and would like to talk to some satisfied customers (or unsatisfied, >>> for that matter). You can e-mail me off-list. Thanks! >>> >>> Koven >>> >>> Koven J. Smith >>> Director of Technology >>> 720-913-0136 office >>> 917-727-2612 mobile >>> ksmith at denverartmuseum.org<mailto:ksmith at denverartmuseum.org> >>> twitter: 5easypieces >>> >>> Denver Art Museum >>> 100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway >>> Denver, CO 80204 >>> >>> Visit www.denverartmuseum.org<http://www.denverartmuseum.org/> and >>> subscribe to our e-newsletter< >>> http://www.patronmail.com/pmailweb/PatronSetup?oid=238>. 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