Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT Features
General Ledger (3)
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Journal Entries
Increases user efficiency by auto-populating based on previously entered information. Schedules future entries. Allows Journal Entries to be uploaded from an external source.
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Tags / Dimensions
Ability to tag all transaction in the general ledger with customizable dimensions, classes, categories, etc. These dimensions should be available on any transaction in any module in the system and available to be reported upon.
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Audit Trail
Automates chronological tracking of transactions that have affected a specific operation, procedure, event or record
Accounts Receivable (3)
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Invoice Customization
The layout of the invoice template is fully customizable and you can add or remove fields.
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AR Automation
Automation helps the user be more efficient by populating default customer data, setting up systematic payments from clients and automatically matching customer receipts to outstanding transactions.
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Collections Automation
The system automates the dunning process to help drive collections
Accounts Payable (9)
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AP Automation
Steamlines data entry by auto populating recurring or predefined vendor values
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Payment Processing
Ability to manage, track and report on numerous payment types. Customize and automate complex purchase to pay work flow.
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Purchase Orders
Software supports purchase orders and provides purchasing personnel, management and accounts payable with visibility needed to streamline the procure to pay process
Invoice Processing
Creation, processing, verification, and execution of invoices till the payment is made
Purchase Order Management
Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses
ACH Payment Processing
Accept electronic bank-to-bank transfers using a network called the Automated Clearing House (ACH)
Electronic Payments
Electronically collect payments for goods or services
Electronic Payments
Electronically collect payments for goods or services
Credit Card Processing
Accept and process credit card transactions
Financial management (3)
General Ledger
Includes a tool to maintain a general ledger of the institution’s account balances
Accounts Payable and Receivable
Manages accounts payable and accounts receivable
Budgeting
Contains integrated collaborative budgeting tools
Billing (3)
Billing Automation
Automates generating and distributing bills
Payments
Manages bill payments submitted by students and parents
Electronic Payments
Electronically collect payments for goods or services
Reporting (3)
Customized Reports
Produces customized reports and financial statements
Report Exporting
Allows reports to be exported in file formats like PDF and Excel or to other software
Bank Reconciliation
Compare and match accounting/financial records with corresponding bank statements
Additional Functionality (88)
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Purchasing & Receiving
Workflows that help acquire inventory, issue purchase orders and receive and store items in required quantity
Budgeting/Forecasting
Create budgets based on historical data and future projections
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Receipt Management
Upload, track, and submit receipts in a central database
Financial Reporting
Generate reports to assess the financial performance of an organization
Partnership Accounting
General Ledger
Centralized accounting record which tracks all financial transactions
Invoice Management
Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Recurring Giving
Manage and track recurring gifts
CRM
Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Donation Tracking
Track and view detailed financial donation history made by contacts and members
Customizable Templates
Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements
Expense Tracking
Monitor and record expenses such as purchases or charges incurred
Accounts Receivable
Track outstanding invoices and the money owed from clients
Check Printing
Print paychecks issued to confirm payment of wages or salary
Inventory Tracking
Track and monitor inventory items, such as raw materials, unfinished goods, and ready-to-sell items
Cash Management
Process of managing an organization's cash resources, including cash on hand, investments, and bank account balances
Chart of Accounts
A financial statement that lists a company's accounts and details the account type and balance
Payroll Management
Manage employee salary processes, data, taxes, and records administration efficiently
Financial Analysis
Evaluate units, projects, budgets, and other finance-related data to gauge their performance and potential risk
Revenue Recognition
An accounting principle that identifies the specific conditions in which revenue is recognized and determines how to account for it.
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Real-Time Reporting
Active reporting of data and metrics
Bank Reconciliation
Compare and match accounting/financial records with corresponding bank statements
Fund Management
Manage allocation and performance of financial assets
Multi-Currency
Manage and handle various international currencies
Grant Management
Monitor application statuses, proposals and award funds
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Financial Management
Plan, manage, and track the financial activities of an individual or organization
Accounts Payable
Track money owed to a company's creditors/suppliers
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Billing & Invoicing
Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers
Fixed Asset Management
Centralized database to track details of fixed assets such as depreciation and maintenance scheduling/history
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Donor Management
Track and maintain donor relationships throughout various stages/activities including contact information and previous outreach
Income & Balance Sheet
A statement detailing the financial position of a business including assets, liabilities, and equity at a certain point in time
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Tax Management
Implementation of various strategies to manage tax obligations via planning and maintaining compliance
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Fund Accounting
Manage revenue acquired through grants, donations, and other sources (accountability vs. profitability)
Profit/Loss Statement
A type of financial statement used to record and report an organization's revenues, costs, and expenses over a specific amount of time
Time & Expense Tracking
Log and record hours worked and costs spent to assist in billing and invoicing
Recurring/Subscription Billing
Automated process of charging customers at regular intervals for repeated access or use of a product or service
Project Accounting
Manage and track financials on a project-to-project basis
Sales Tax Management
Calculation of consumption tax imposed on the sale of goods/services
Contact Management
Manage, organize, and store contact information
Accounting
Built-in accounting to manage ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reports, etc.
For Nonprofits
Software specialized for non-profit organizations
Accounting Integration
Integrate with a third-party accounting system
K-12
Software designed for kindergarten through 12th grade schools
For Schools
Designed to be used by kindergarten, primary, middle, and senior secondary schools.
Billing & Invoicing
Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers
Sales Tax Management
Calculation of consumption tax imposed on the sale of goods/services
Contact Management
Manage, organize, and store contact information
For Higher Education
Software designed for higher education organizations
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Financial Analysis
Evaluate units, projects, budgets, and other finance-related data to gauge their performance and potential risk
Accounts Payable
Track money owed to a company's creditors/suppliers
Communication Management
Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat
Financial Management
Plan, manage, and track the financial activities of an individual or organization
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Cash Management
Process of managing an organization's cash resources, including cash on hand, investments, and bank account balances
Expense Tracking
Monitor and record expenses such as purchases or charges incurred
Purchasing & Receiving
Workflows that help acquire inventory, issue purchase orders and receive and store items in required quantity
Payment Processing
Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Reminders
Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity
Fee Management
Track collected or paid charges for services performed or access granted
Refund Management
Oversee the process of issuing refunds
Payroll Management
Manage employee salary processes, data, taxes, and records administration efficiently
Real-Time Reporting
Active reporting of data and metrics
Tax Calculation
Calculate tax and make deductions on gross income from sources like wages, investments or self-employment
Discount Management
Track products that are for sale at a reduced price or part of coupon promotions
Budgeting/Forecasting
Create budgets based on historical data and future projections
Fund Accounting
Manage revenue acquired through grants, donations, and other sources (accountability vs. profitability)
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Financial Aid Management
Manage information and/or provide updates regarding student financial aid
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Grant Management
Monitor application statuses, proposals and award funds
Purchase Order Management
Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses
Invoice Processing
Creation, processing, verification, and execution of invoices till the payment is made
Tuition Management
Set and manage tuition fees/payments.
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