Integration

Integration - Altru

Good news!

CUSEUM has a direct integration with Blackbaud ALTRU

Does your organization use Blackbaud Altru for your membership CRM?

Here you can learn how your organization can integrate your CRM system with Cuseum's solutions.

If you have any questions along the way, don’t hesitate to reach out here, or schedule a call with and learn more here.


Setting Up the Connection:

Step 1: Kick-Off Your Digital Membership Journey

After your "Digital Membership Kick-Off" meeting with our Customer Happiness and Onboarding team, the first step is simple:

  • Invite Cuseum to Your Altru Account: Please invite hello@cuseum.com as a "Membership Manager" user in your Blackbaud Altru account. This allows us to help you set everything up smoothly.

Step 2: Create Your Digital Membership Query

Once Cuseum has access, the next step is setting up your query:

  • Name Your Query: Name your query Cuseum - Digital Membership Cards - Final to keep things organized.

  • Include Key Fields: Make sure your query contains the following critical fields:

    • Member name

    • Member number

    • Membership level

    • Expiration date

    • Email address

This information will be used to create and distribute your members' digital cards.

Step 3: Customize for Your Organization

Remember, every organization has unique naming conventions and data structures. Check your setup to ensure it’s customized to fit your organization’s needs. For examples of how other organizations have set up their queries, refer to our documentation or reach out for support.

Things to Keep in Mind

  • You're in Control: Cuseum will map your query to our system, but we won’t audit or review your data. It’s up to you to ensure the query includes all the members you want to receive digital cards and excludes those you don’t (like deceased members or those who have opted out of digital communications).

  • Need Help? If you're unsure about how to create a query or need guidance, you can refer to Blackbaud's "Query Basics" tutorials or reach out to our support team anytime.

Step 4: Ready to Go Digital?

Once your query is set up and verified, you are all set to start distributing digital membership cards to your members! Feel free to contact us if you need assistance at any point.


Ready to explore how our integrations can revolutionize your member management?

Our team is here to provide you with personalized insights and answer any questions you may have about our solutions.


About this playbook

A practical resource for cultural organizations

This playbook is part of an ongoing library of resources Cuseum publishes for museums, cultural attractions, and membership organizations. Each one is built around the questions we hear most often from leaders in the sector — and the strategies, frameworks, and examples come from the day-to-day work of our team and the hundreds of institutions we partner with around the world.

How Cuseum helps

Cuseum is an end-to-end engagement platform built specifically for museums, cultural attractions, and membership organizations. Our products span four core areas, and most customers start with one and expand over time as their digital strategy matures.

Digital membership cards

Replace plastic cards with mobile-wallet passes that members can save to Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, update in real time, and use for tap-to-scan entry. Reduce printing and shipping costs while giving members a faster, more modern experience.

Mobile apps and audio guides

Branded mobile experiences for tours, exhibits, wayfinding, and self-guided storytelling. Multilingual support, accessibility features, and integrations with ticketing and ecommerce keep visitors engaged from arrival to return visit.

Member engagement and retention

Push notifications, SMS, email, and member portals work together to drive renewals, surface upcoming programs, and re-engage lapsing members. Built-in analytics show what's working so teams can iterate quickly.

CRM and ticketing integrations

Cuseum connects with Tessitura, Altru, Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, ACME, AudienceView, and dozens of other systems so member data, ticketing, and digital experiences stay in sync without manual exports.

Frequently asked questions

What types of organizations use Cuseum?
Art museums, history museums, science centers, children's museums, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, performing arts venues, historic sites, alumni associations, and other membership-based cultural organizations of every size.
How long does implementation take?
Most digital membership rollouts go live in two to four weeks. Mobile app and integration projects vary based on scope, but Cuseum's team handles design, configuration, QA, and member communications so internal teams stay focused on their core work.
Where can I learn more?
Explore our case studies, webinars, and ebooks for examples from organizations like yours, or request a personalized demo and we'll tailor a walkthrough to your goals and systems.

Ready to see Cuseum in action?

Book a personalized walkthrough and discover how leading institutions are modernizing engagement with Cuseum.