Migrating Blackbaud NetCommunity to WordPress: Modernize your stack.

For over fifteen years, Blackbaud NetCommunity (BBNC) served as the default website solution for institutions using Raiser’s Edge. However, in 2026, BBNC is hopelessly outdated: rigid table-based layouts, poor mobile responsiveness, sluggish page load times, and annual software licensing fees reaching $15,000 to $35,000+ per year.

By migrating from BBNC to custom WordPress while keeping Raiser’s Edge NXT via the SKY API, charities achieve modern, lightning-fast digital experiences while saving tens of thousands of dollars annually.

"You don't have to leave Raiser's Edge to have a world-class website. You just have to replace NetCommunity with modern WordPress and the SKY API."

Why Nonprofits Are Sunsetting Blackbaud NetCommunity

• Massive Software Licensing Savings: Eliminating BBNC server and software licenses frees up substantial annual capital for direct programs.
• Mobile Giving Optimization: Replace clunky BBNC forms with 1-click Apple Pay, Google Pay, and modern checkout UX.
• Modern Editorial Experience: Empower marketing and development staff with WordPress Gutenberg block editing instead of BBNC’s archaic WYSIWYG editor.

How the Modern WordPress + Raiser’s Edge Stack Works

Your donor database remains securely housed in Raiser’s Edge NXT. We build custom forms on WordPress that communicate directly with Blackbaud’s SKY API or embed stylized Blackbaud Online Express forms. Constituent records, gift amounts, and appeal codes sync instantaneously with zero manual batch importing.