Check which supporters already have a Slack identity
Use a recurring review to check supporter email addresses from Blackbaud against active Slack users when coordination calls for it.
Trigger
Recurring schedule
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Action
Lookup users by email
Retrieves the slack user object for an active user by their registered email address; fails with 'users not found' if the email is unregistered or the user is inactive.
Why this helps
When supporter and team contact details are kept in separate systems, checking whether an email matches a Slack user adds tedious lookup work.
- Reduce repetitive email lookups during supporter coordination.
- Identify whether a registered active Slack user matches a supporter email.
- Review matches as part of a predictable schedule.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Blackbaud and Slack once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name the lookup.
- 3Describe how Notis should check supporter email addresses against Slack users in one instruction.
- 4Choose a recurring schedule and where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real example.
Questions about this workflow
Does a match prove the Slack user is the supporter?
No. An email match is a lookup result, not proof of identity or authorization. Review results before acting on them.
What happens if the email is not registered in Slack?
Slack's email lookup can fail when an email is unregistered or the user is inactive. Have Notis report that as an unmatched result.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
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Recurring trigger
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