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At a Glance
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Star Rating
(601)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Bloomerang CRM
Bloomerang CRM
Star Rating
(863)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Bloomerang CRM
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT has a more complex user interface, leading to a lower ease of use score (7.4) compared to Bloomerang's intuitive design (9.3), which many reviewers appreciate for its simplicity and user-friendly navigation.
  • Reviewers mention that Bloomerang excels in donor communications, scoring 8.9, while Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT falls short at 6.3. Users highlight Bloomerang's effective email marketing tools and customizable templates as standout features.
  • G2 users indicate that Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT's reporting capabilities (6.7) are less robust than Bloomerang's (9.0). Reviewers specifically appreciate Bloomerang's automated reports and dashboards for their clarity and ease of access.
  • Users on G2 report that Bloomerang's automation features (8.5) significantly outperform Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT (6.4), with many praising Bloomerang's ability to streamline donor management tasks and enhance efficiency.
  • Reviewers say that Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT struggles with integration capabilities, particularly in accounting (5.9), while Bloomerang shines with a score of 8.3, making it easier for users to connect with other financial tools.
  • Users report that while both platforms offer donor profiles, Bloomerang's feature (9.1) is more comprehensive and user-friendly compared to Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT (8.1), with reviewers noting the ease of accessing and updating donor information.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
No pricing available
Bloomerang CRM
No pricing available
Free Trial
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
No trial information available
Bloomerang CRM
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.8
442
8.8
694
Ease of Use
7.5
522
9.2
700
Ease of Setup
7.2
265
8.6
490
Ease of Admin
7.5
211
9.2
512
Quality of Support
7.5
417
9.5
689
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.6
205
9.4
507
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
442
9.4
668
Features by Category
6.6
151
8.3
387
Administration
7.3
145
9.0
360
7.6
140
9.1
358
6.3
138
8.5
327
8.2
146
9.0
365
Fundraising
7.5
134
8.6
318
6.7
121
8.6
323
6.0
124
7.1
198
7.2
135
8.9
324
5.5
110
6.5
143
6.9
126
7.8
205
Marketing
5.8
124
8.5
324
5.6
117
8.2
266
7.1
151
8.6
362
Administration
7.7
146
8.5
294
8.1
144
9.1
339
7.3
143
9.0
337
6.1
127
8.3
312
6.6
136
8.6
321
Donor Management
7.1
131
8.2
239
7.2
135
8.5
255
6.9
128
8.8
245
6.6
133
8.9
329
Interoperability
6.7
127
7.7
191
8.2
138
9.0
271
7.0
128
8.7
235
6.2
108
7.8
258
Constituent Management
8.0
105
|
Verified
8.9
247
|
Verified
6.0
91
7.9
152
6.2
95
|
Verified
8.8
235
|
Verified
Marketing Automation
5.8
95
|
Verified
8.7
203
|
Verified
5.9
87
|
Verified
7.2
116
6.6
91
|
Verified
8.1
195
|
Verified
5.7
84
|
Verified
7.4
113
Workflow Automation
6.3
93
|
Verified
7.5
161
|
Verified
7.1
102
|
Verified
8.8
229
|
Verified
5.9
88
|
Verified
8.2
182
|
Verified
Reporting & Analytics
6.6
99
|
Verified
8.9
238
|
Verified
6.7
99
|
Verified
8.6
229
|
Verified
5.9
91
|
Verified
8.7
205
|
Verified
Integrations
5.8
78
8.2
155
|
Verified
7.1
97
|
Verified
8.7
204
|
Verified
5.8
79
7.1
129
|
Verified
4.7
71
7.1
92
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Nonprofit CRM
Not enough data
3.9
11
Not enough data
6.2
11
Not enough data
7.8
128
Proposal Management
Not enough data
7.2
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.4
47
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
88
|
Verified
Fund Tracking
Not enough data
7.8
56
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
62
|
Verified
Impact & Outcomes
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
103
|
Verified
Grant Prospecting
Not enough data
6.6
48
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Compliance
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
55
|
Verified
Integrations
Not enough data
7.6
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
112
|
Verified
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Bloomerang CRM
Bloomerang CRM
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT and Bloomerang CRM are categorized as Donor Management, Nonprofit CRM, and Fundraising
Unique Categories
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT is categorized as Nonprofit Payment Gateway and Donor Prospect Research
Bloomerang CRM
Bloomerang CRM is categorized as Grant Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
39.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
49.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.2%
Bloomerang CRM
Bloomerang CRM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
81.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Non-Profit Organization Management
33.4%
Higher Education
20.1%
Hospital & Health Care
7.9%
Fund-Raising
6.9%
Education Management
6.2%
Other
25.6%
Bloomerang CRM
Bloomerang CRM
Non-Profit Organization Management
53.9%
Fund-Raising
5.0%
Primary/Secondary Education
4.4%
Hospital & Health Care
4.0%
Education Management
3.8%
Other
29.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Abigail D.
AD
Abigail D.
Verified User in Education Management

Raiser's Edge is a great classic database. Classic, like say, a '57 Chevy. Data entry is easy, there is a vast capacity to add fields and reports, and has many, many ready-made built-ins like reports. Day-to-day, you can pretty much cruise through all of...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Michelle P.
MP
Michelle P.
Verified User in Philanthropy

The list of things we dislike is so long that I can't possibly type it all up here. Some of main things we dislike are: - On-boarding process: We had to work with four different people to get the system set up, and we had to work on their limited...

Bloomerang CRM
Bloomerang CRM
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Evan Michael H.
EH
Evan Michael H.
Verified User in Performing Arts

Bloomerang offers an ease of use while providing meaningful data analysis and donor management. I have been amazed at how Bloomerang has enhanced my office. I would recommend this to anyone in the fundraising field.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Elizabeth M.
EM
Elizabeth M.
Verified User in Individual & Family Services

I sometimes run into reporting issues when I want to filter something in a complex way. I often have to readjust my results in Excel. I would rather be able to do it all in Bloomerang. Another issue: the letter generation only produces pdfs, so you're...

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Discussions
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT Discussions
What is the difference between Raiser's Edge and Raiser's Edge NXT?
2 Comments
LG
Raiser's Edge is no longer a supported product by Blackbaud. Raiser's Edge NXT is an updated suite of products sold by Blackbaud. The combination can vary...Read more
How can i better collect data through RE NXT?
2 Comments
Dominick D.
DD
Hi Katelyn, I'm Dominick, a research analyst overseeing our nonprofit categories here at G2. Great question! I used to work in fundraising and understand...Read more
What is Raiser's Edge NXT?
1 Comment
Troy S.
TS
It's a database software for non-profit organizations to track donors and donor informationRead more
Bloomerang CRM
Bloomerang CRM Discussions
What is the best way to request or recommend features for future development?
3 Comments
DV
If you are a current user at the top of the page there is a ? Icon that allows you to ask questions either via email or live chat. I have also used this for...Read more
Does Bloomerang integrate with QuickBooks?
3 Comments
JF
That capacity appears as an option embedded in the software.Read more
Are you available outside of the U.S.?
1 Comment
Steven S.
SS
Not yet, but we are working on it!Read more