This 101-level session introduces the GrantsConnect SKY API with a focus on clarity, concrete examples, and practical understanding. While general SKY API content exists, this session is tailored specifically to GrantsConnect, using product-relevant scenarios to make the capabilities easier to understand.

The session will cover:

• A high-level overview of the GrantsConnect SKY API and where it fits within the GrantsConnect ecosystem.
• Common use cases, such as integrating GrantsConnect data with internal systems, supporting reporting needs, or enabling downstream workflows.
• How teams typically decide whether to use configuration, reporting tools, or the SKY API for a given problem.
• What “getting started” realistically looks like, including expectations, prerequisites, and learning paths.

Key takeaways for attendees:

• A clear mental model of what the GrantsConnect SKY API can and cannot do today.
• Practical examples that help teams recognize when the API is the right tool.
• Confidence to engage in follow-up conversations with Blackbaud, partners, or internal teams about next steps.