How to Use the Bloomerang MCP in Claude

Q: Can Bloomerang create new constituent records in Claude Desktop?

Yes, it can. Use the createconstituent tool to input new donor details and the system will push them straight into your database.

Manage your donor database directly inside Claude Desktop without switching tabs.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Bloomerang to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Setup Bloomerang with Claude Desktop

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Search and create donors in Claude Desktop

Stop jumping between your browser and donor records. You can use `list_constituents` to pull up donor files or `create_constituent` to add new names while you draft your outreach emails. Keep your donor history right where you write. Your agent handles the heavy lifting by grabbing the exact data you need from your Bloomerang account.

Review fundraising performance in Claude Desktop

Get a clear picture of your current campaigns and appeals without leaving the chat. Use `list_campaigns` and `list_appeals` to verify which initiatives are active before you start your next report. This MCP Server feeds live stats directly into your conversation. You spend less time hunting for numbers and more time acting on the data.

Track donor history via Claude Desktop

Pull up specific transaction records or notes whenever you need context on a donor relationship. Use `get_transaction` and `list_notes` to see the full history of interactions. Your agent parses this data to give you accurate insights. It makes your donor management work much faster when the information is sitting right there in your chat window.

Setup guide

Set up Bloomerang MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Bloomerang MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Bloomerang MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under bloomerang-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bloomerang-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Bloomerang MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your Claude Desktop settings and navigate to the developer config file. Add the server details to your configuration block and restart the application to see the tools appear.

Yes, it can. Use the `create_constituent` tool to input new donor details and the system will push them straight into your database.

Absolutely. You can list all your active fundraising campaigns to keep your team aligned on current goals during your chat sessions.

The change reflects in your CRM immediately. Your agent writes directly to your account so your data stays current across all your systems.

We keep your donor names and transaction history private. The connection uses your secure credentials and only passes the data you explicitly request to your agent.

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