I would like to know what other YMCAs are using for their membership database and whether or not it interacts with Raiser's Edge. 

 If it does interact, to what extent?  Does communication go one way or both ways?

I would love to be able to tell you we are fully integrated.  

We use CLASS for our Y membership database.  We were told we would have full integration between CLASS, RE and FE.  We had a staggered implementation of the 3 softwares and overseeing the integration fell through the cracks due to major turnover in the business/accounting office.  Our development office has been pushing for the integration to move forward and just last week I was given the assignment to pursue it as others could not get to it due to work load. 

We have heard that the YMCA of LIncoln, NE, uses RE and CLASS and that they are having great success.  Say they interface completely.  I'm hoping I can report the same shortly.

I have the Development Director info for Lincoln and can send it to you privately if you wish.

JoAnn

Hi Denise, We have a plugin solution for the Raiser's Edge that allows organizations to update RE from nearly any other system (or from web sites or lockboxes). It can automate the process of keeping RE records in sync with systems like Daxko or Y-Metro. You can see a video demonstration of the solution, Import-O-Matic, here: http://www.palmettotech.com/import or download a PDF data sheet here: http://www.palmettotech.com/files/importomatic.pdf Though the solution has been in use (and constant development) for over two years, we're currently beginning work with our first YMCA and are hoping to work with many more in the near future. PalmettoTech is a Blackbaud Application Partner, so if you'd like any more information feel free to contact us directly or to speak with your Blackbaud sales representative. Thanks, Jeff