# Blackbaud

```json
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  "name": "Blackbaud",
  "slug": "blackbaud",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/blackbaud",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/blackbaud.md",
  "logo_url": "https://logos.composio.dev/api/blackbaud",
  "categories": [
    "crm"
  ],
  "is_composio_managed": false,
  "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:03:15.584Z"
}
```

![Blackbaud logo](https://logos.composio.dev/api/blackbaud)

## Description

Securely connect your AI agents and chatbots (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, etc) with Blackbaud MCP or direct API to fetch donor data, automate fundraising tasks, manage events, and update supporter records through natural language.

## Summary

Blackbaud provides cloud-based software for nonprofits, schools, and healthcare institutions. It streamlines fundraising, donor management, and mission-driven operations.

## Categories

- crm

## Toolkit Details

- Tools: 5

## Images

- Logo: https://logos.composio.dev/api/blackbaud

## Authentication

- **Oauth2**
  - Type: `oauth2`
  - Description: Oauth2 authentication for Blackbaud.
  - Setup:
    - Configure Oauth2 credentials for Blackbaud.
    - Use the credentials when creating an auth config in Composio.

## Suggested Prompts

- Create a new donor record for a fundraiser
- List recent donations for a specific campaign
- Update contact info for an existing constituent
- Generate a summary report of monthly giving

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `BLACKBAUD_ADD_GIFTS_TO_BATCH` | Add Gifts To Batch | Add one or more gifts (donations) to an existing gift batch in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT. Use this tool when you need to: - Append new gifts to an open batch for later processing - Batch multiple donations together before committing them - Add gifts with detailed information (payments, splits, custom fields) Prerequisites: - The batch must already exist (use a create batch action first if needed) - The batch must be in "open" status (not committed) - You need the batch_id (system record ID) and constituent_id (donor ID) for each gift Note: This action returns response details for all HTTP status codes (including errors). Check the status_code field in the response to determine success (200) vs errors (4xx/5xx). |
| `BLACKBAUD_GET_GIFT_BY_ID` | Get Gift By ID | Retrieves comprehensive gift details from Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT by gift ID. Use this tool when you need to fetch detailed information about a specific gift including: - Gift amount and currency - Donor/constituent information - Gift type and status - Important dates (gift date, post date) - Associated metadata and custom fields The gift_id is the unique system record ID (integer) that identifies the gift in Raiser's Edge NXT. |
| `BLACKBAUD_GET_MEMBERSHIP_DETAILS` | Get Membership Details | Retrieves comprehensive membership details from Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT by member junction ID. Fetches detailed information about a specific membership including program name, category/subcategory, membership status and standing (Active, Lapsed), start/expiration dates, dues information, and associated constituent ID. Requires a valid member_junction_id (GUID) that uniquely identifies a membership junction record linking a constituent to a membership program in Raiser's Edge NXT. Returns error information in the response object for graceful error handling in agent workflows. |
| `BLACKBAUD_GET_PAYMENT_TRANSACTION` | Get Payment Transaction | Retrieves payment transaction details from Blackbaud SKY Payments API. Use this to check transaction status, amounts, payment methods, and error details. Transaction IDs come from payment processing endpoints, checkout callbacks, batch operations, or webhook notifications. Requires: Payments API subscription key (Bb-Api-Subscription-Key) and OAuth Bearer token. This retrieves existing transactions; it does not process new payments. |
| `BLACKBAUD_ONE_ROSTER_O_AUTH2_BASE_API` | OneRoster OAuth2 Base API | Tool to interact with Blackbaud OneRoster OAuth2 base endpoints. Use to fetch OpenID configuration (/.well-known/openid-configuration), JWKS key set (publickeys), or obtain an access token via the client credentials grant. Ensure client credentials are configured before using the token operation. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

## Installation and MCP Setup

### Path 1: SDK Installation

#### Path 1, Step 1: Install Composio

Install the Composio SDK
```python
pip install composio_openai
```

```typescript
npm install @composio/openai
```

#### Path 1, Step 2: Initialize Composio and Create Tool Router Session

Import and initialize Composio client, then create a Tool Router session
```python
from openai import OpenAI
from composio import Composio
from composio_openai import OpenAIResponsesProvider

composio = Composio(provider=OpenAIResponsesProvider())
openai = OpenAI()
session = composio.create(user_id='your-user-id')
```

```typescript
import OpenAI from 'openai';
import { Composio } from '@composio/core';
import { OpenAIResponsesProvider } from '@composio/openai';

const composio = new Composio({
  provider: new OpenAIResponsesProvider(),
});
const openai = new OpenAI({});
const session = await composio.create('your-user-id');
```

#### Path 1, Step 3: Execute Blackbaud Tools via Tool Router with Your Agent

Get tools from Tool Router session and execute Blackbaud actions with your Agent
```python
tools = session.tools
response = openai.responses.create(
  model='gpt-4.1',
  tools=tools,
  input=[{
    'role': 'user',
    'content': 'Show my top fundraising campaigns from last month'
  }]
)
result = composio.provider.handle_tool_calls(
  response=response,
  user_id='your-user-id'
)
print(result)
```

```typescript
const tools = session.tools;
const response = await openai.responses.create({
  model: 'gpt-4.1',
  tools: tools,
  input: [{
    role: 'user',
    content: 'Show my top fundraising campaigns from last month'
  }],
});
const result = await composio.provider.handleToolCalls(
  'your-user-id',
  response.output
);
console.log(result);
```

### Path 2: MCP Server Setup

#### Path 2, Step 1: Install Composio

Install the Composio SDK and Claude Agent SDK
```python
pip install composio claude-agent-sdk
```

```typescript
npm install @composio/core ai @ai-sdk/openai @ai-sdk/mcp
```

#### Path 2, Step 2: Create Tool Router Session

Initialize the Composio client and create a Tool Router session
```python
from composio import Composio
from claude_agent_sdk import ClaudeSDKClient, ClaudeAgentOptions

composio = Composio(api_key='your-composio-api-key')
session = composio.create(user_id='your-user-id')
url = session.mcp.url
```

```typescript
import { Composio } from '@composio/core';

const composio = new Composio({ apiKey: 'your-api-key' });

console.log("Creating Tool Router session...");
const { mcp } = await composio.create('your-user-id');
console.log(`Tool Router session created: ${mcp.url}`);
```

#### Path 2, Step 3: Connect to AI Agent

Use the MCP server with your AI agent
```python
import asyncio

options = ClaudeAgentOptions(
    permission_mode='bypassPermissions',
    mcp_servers={
        'tool_router': {
            'type': 'http',
            'url': url,
            'headers': {
                'x-api-key': 'your-composio-api-key'
            }
        }
    },
    system_prompt='You are a helpful assistant with access to Blackbaud tools.',
    max_turns=10
)

async def main():
    async with ClaudeSDKClient(options=options) as client:
        await client.query('Show my top fundraising campaigns from last month')
        async for message in client.receive_response():
            if hasattr(message, 'content'):
                for block in message.content:
                    if hasattr(block, 'text'):
                        print(block.text)

asyncio.run(main())
```

```typescript
import { openai } from '@ai-sdk/openai';
import { experimental_createMCPClient as createMCPClient } from '@ai-sdk/mcp';
import { generateText, stepCountIs } from 'ai';

const client = await createMCPClient({
  transport: {
    type: 'http',
    url: mcp.url,
    headers: { 'x-api-key': 'your-composio-api-key' }
  }
});

const tools = await client.tools();

const { text } = await generateText({
  model: openai('gpt-4o'),
  tools,
  messages: [{ role: 'user', content: 'Show my top fundraising campaigns from last month' }],
  stopWhen: stepCountIs( 5 )
});

console.log(`Agent: ${text}`);
```

## Why Use Composio?

### 1. AI Native Blackbaud Integration

- Supports both Blackbaud MCP and direct API based integrations
- Structured, LLM-friendly schemas for reliable tool execution
- Rich coverage for reading, writing, and querying your Blackbaud data

### 2. Managed Auth

- Built-in OAuth handling with automatic token refresh and rotation
- Central place to manage, scope, and revoke Blackbaud access
- Per user and per environment credentials instead of hard-coded keys

### 3. Agent Optimized Design

- Tools are tuned using real error and success rates to improve reliability over time
- Comprehensive execution logs so you always know what ran, when, and on whose behalf

### 4. Enterprise Grade Security

- Fine-grained RBAC so you control which agents and users can access Blackbaud
- Scoped, least privilege access to Blackbaud resources
- Full audit trail of agent actions to support review and compliance

## Use Blackbaud with any AI Agent Framework

Choose a framework you want to connect Blackbaud with:

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/blackbaud/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/blackbaud/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/blackbaud/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/blackbaud/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/blackbaud/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/blackbaud/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/blackbaud/framework/hermes-agent)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/blackbaud/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/blackbaud/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/blackbaud/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/blackbaud/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/blackbaud/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/blackbaud/framework/crew-ai)
- [Pydantic AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/blackbaud/framework/pydantic-ai)
- [AutoGen](https://composio.dev/toolkits/blackbaud/framework/autogen)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### Do I need my own developer credentials to use Blackbaud with Composio?

Yes, Blackbaud requires you to configure your own OAuth credentials. Once set up, Composio handles token storage, refresh, and lifecycle management for you.

### Can I use multiple toolkits together?

Yes! Composio's Tool Router enables agents to use multiple toolkits. [Learn more](https://docs.composio.dev/tool-router/overview).

### Is Composio secure?

Composio is SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliant with all data encrypted in transit and at rest. [Learn more](https://trust.composio.dev).

### What if the API changes?

Composio maintains and updates all toolkit integrations automatically, so your agents always work with the latest API versions.

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