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Navigator Community

Open discussion for Financial Edge NXT users. Bring your questions, quirks, and “is it just us?” moments. Stuck on a feature or curious about best practices? Chat with me and other FENXT users in our private LinkedIn group!

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Members Only Blog

Navigator+ Insights, a members-only blog designed specifically for nonprofit organizations using Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT. Regular posts that look directly at the pain points real nonprofits deal with. FENXT guidance, practical examples, templates, real world use cases, and answers that make sense for how nonprofits actually operate.

Navigator+ Insights

Quarterly Office Hours

Join me for quarterly webinars with live Q&A to get deep dives on the issues that matter to you. Drop your webinar requests and suggestions in the Navigator Community and keep an eye out for upcoming events.

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What’s included?

You will have access to the full repository of in depth articles on the functions of Financial Edge NXT, access to live Q&A sessions, as well as our members only community where you can ask questions and get tips from myself and other FENXT users. Members also receive a discounted rate for consulting services.

  • A private community to ask questions, discuss pain points, and swap ideas. Access to members only content and webinars.

  • Deep dive articles that go far beyond surface level explanations. Downloadable content such as templates, checklists, and guides.

  • Members only community for FENXT users to bring their specific questions to me and get the insight of other real users, swap stories, and chat about best practices.

FAQs

  • New content is added twice per month:

    • One deep-dive article (covering core modules like Projects, Budgets, Transaction Codes, AP workflows, etc.)

    • One downloadable resource (checklists, templates, worksheets, naming conventions, import guides, and more)

    Many articles also include step-by-step explanations and visual examples to help you follow along, even when screenshots aren’t possible due to sensitive data.
    As a member, you have access to the full archive as it grows—so the library becomes more valuable over time.

  • Content is designed for beginner to mid-level Financial Edge users, but includes insights and best practices that even seasoned FE administrators can benefit from.

    It’s especially helpful for:

    • New hires who need to get up to speed quickly

    • Staff who recently transitioned into finance or database roles

    • Teams without a dedicated FE expert

    • Anyone who wants to understand why certain configurations and workflows matter

    Everything is written in clear, approachable language, with a strong focus on real-world nonprofit use cases.

  • Absolutely! Members are encouraged to help shape the content.

    You can:

    • Request specific topics for future deep-dive posts

    • Submit questions for monthly Q&A-style content

    • Participate in our private LinkedIn group, where members can discuss workflows, troubleshooting, best practices, and real-world scenarios in a supportive, collaborative space

    Your feedback directly influences upcoming articles and resources.

  • Yes — Navigator+ Insights members receive a 10% fee reduction on hourly consulting services through Brazell Consulting.
    This perk is available for as long as your membership remains active.