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Going beyond built-in reporting in Raiser's Edge

In this multi-part webinar series, Dave walks through the options for reporting Raiser's Edge data when the built solutions are just not enough.  Standard Reports and Insights Designer can be great, but they can't meet all needs.  What else can you do?  Harness your data through external reporting via business intelligence tools like Tableau, Power BI, or even Excel.  Take your reporting to the next level!

This webinar is intended for non-profits that have staff resources to explore and master Raiser's Edge data.  Staff just getting started with RE data might be a bit over-whelmed.  Join Dave as he gives the scoop on multiple free alternatives to built-in reporting.

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