Constant Contact FAQs
Tip: Don't see this yet? No need to worry. Expect its wider release in a future update.
Why don't I see the option to connect to Constant Contact?
Only admins with the Marketplace permission can connect the app. See Permissions to connect applications.
You can still explore features of Constant Contact without the app being connected.
Does this integration sync non-constituents as well as constituents?
Syncing non-constituents to Constant Contact is not currently supported. Contacts added directly to Constant Contact will not sync with Raiser's Edge NXT.
Note: Email is a unique identifier in Constant Contact.
How frequently does Constant Contact update with Raiser's Edge NXT data?
Data syncs are updated daily, including:
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Lists you select to sync
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Consent
Additionally, certain data from Raiser’s Edge NXT is displayed in real time, including Planned and Historic Communications.
How is consent managed?
After integration, Constant Contact is a Consent Source in Raiser's Edge NXT. The two systems automatically sync consent preferences for email across both platforms. See Track Consent for Constant Contact.
For full details on consent for this integration, see Constant Contact's article, Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT Consent Categories.
Tip: To manage Consent Source, see Tables.
What's included in the free trial?
With the Constant Contact free trial, you can:
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Send up to 100 emails per month
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Sync a constituent list of any size to Constant Contact
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Try features like email automations, A/B subject line testing, and surveys
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Use up to three users per account
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Explore AI-powered suggestions up to 100 uses
Note: There's no expiration on your trial, but inactive accounts may be removed after a year.
How do fields map between the systems when I import constituents?
For details about field mapping between Raiser's Edge NXT and Constant Contact, see Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT to Constant Contact field mapping.
Can I store data in Constant Contact?
Yes, you can acquire new contacts through lead generation efforts or import contacts that are not already synced to Raiser's Edge NXT.
More features to support syncing new contacts to Raiser's Edge NXT are planned for a future release.
Where can I give feedback on the integration?
To suggest ideas or give feedback, go to Constant Contact's Product Ideas.