Integration Model

Fits alongside
what you already have.

GiftSentry is designed for coexistence, not replacement. Add it as an operational overlay alongside Raiser's Edge NXT, Stripe, Google, and Meta — with encrypted credentials, signed webhooks, and full audit trails throughout.

The Overlay Model

System of record. System of action. Working together.

Keep your existing CRM as the authoritative source for constituent data. GiftSentry handles the operational layer — gifts, receipts, workflows, communications, tasks — and syncs back via CSV or webhook.

Phase 1
Overlay for speed & compliance
Use GiftSentry for online giving, receipting workflows, communications, tasks, and intelligence. Keep your existing CRM as system of record while you measure lift.
Phase 2
Expand where you see ROI
Segmentation & audience activation, campaign automation, standardized compliance packages, employer match and recurring gift programs at scale.
Optional
Consolidate when proven
Only if the institution wants to consolidate add-ons and the overlay proves ROI. Never a prerequisite — always a choice your team makes with full data.
YOUR TECH STACK
Operational Layer
GiftSentry
Gifts · Receipts · Tasks · Communications · Workflows · Marketing
↕ Blackbaud CSV export / import · bi-directional
System of Record
Raiser's Edge NXT
Constituent data · Gift history · Institutional reporting
↕ Outbound webhooks · Encrypted credentials · Audit trail
Integrations
Stripe · Google · Meta · Resend
Payments · Advertising · Calendar · Transactional email
↓ Self-hosted infrastructure
Infrastructure
Docker · PostgreSQL · Caddy · Cloudflared
Your servers · Your data · Your control
Integrations Ecosystem

Everything your team already uses.

Raiser's Edge NXT
Bi-directional data flow via Blackbaud's standardized CSV format. Process online gifts in GiftSentry, sync back to RE NXT for comprehensive reporting.
  • Gift data export matching Blackbaud import spec
  • Constituent record import from RE NXT
  • Historical gift import for lifetime giving history
  • Custom field mapping to GiftSentry profiles
Stripe
Full payment processing with PCI compliance, partner-aware mode switching for foundations, and comprehensive webhook audit trail.
  • Cards, ACH, saved payment methods
  • Partner/foundation Stripe account switching
  • Webhook signature verification (no spoofing)
  • Live/test mode switching per environment
Google Workspace
OAuth-based connections to Ads, Analytics, and Calendar — all with encrypted credential storage and explicit attestation gates.
  • Google Ads account selection + audience sync
  • GA4 analytics connection for attribution
  • Google Calendar sync for staff and events
  • GTM tracking with compliance attestation
Meta Ads
Push donor segments directly to Facebook Custom Audiences with governance controls — explicit attestation required before any sync activates.
  • Donor segment → Custom Audience sync
  • LYBUNT/SYBUNT reactivation audiences
  • Lookalike audience seeds from major donors
  • Full audit trail for all audience updates
Resend (Email)
Transactional and campaign email delivery with inbound processing — replies are matched to donor threads and can resume waiting workflows.
  • Outbound: receipts, campaigns, stewardship
  • Inbound: Svix-verified webhook processing
  • Thread matching by In-Reply-To / subject
  • Attachments stored with donor profile
Outbound Webhooks
Send signed, encrypted webhook events to any external system — integrate with your university's ERP, student information system, or analytics warehouse.
  • HMAC-signed payloads — tamper-evident
  • Encrypted headers for sensitive data
  • Retry logic with exponential backoff
  • Event audit trail for compliance
Common Concerns

The questions advancement teams actually ask.

We already have NXT for this.
NXT is excellent as a system of record for constituent and gift data. GiftSentry closes the operational loop — automation, tasking, inbound email capture, and compliance artifacts — so work doesn't disappear between systems. They're complementary, not competitive.
We can't afford disruption.
That's exactly why we overlay first. No big-bang migration. No conversion risk. We prove value with donor checkout, receipting, and task workflows — then expand only if ROI is clear. Your team doesn't have to change anything until they're ready.
Integrations are always a mess.
GiftSentry is designed for coexistence: outbound webhooks with HMAC signing, encrypted credential storage for every third-party key, and data mobility utilities including Blackbaud CSV paths. The deployment monitoring and incident alerting mean issues surface immediately rather than hiding for weeks.
What about security and governance?
RBAC-first access control across five portal types. Encryption-key gating for sensitive integrations (INTEGRATION_ENCRYPTION_KEY stored separately from application). Explicit attestation gates for tracking and audience sync — no data leaves without staff authorization. Full audit trail for every credential change.
Next Step

See how GiftSentry fits your specific stack.

In your demo call we'll map your current tools, identify integration points, and show you exactly what the overlay looks like for your institution.

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