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At a Glance
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Star Rating
(551)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Bloomerang
Bloomerang
Star Rating
(832)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $125.00
Learn more about Bloomerang
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT has a lower ease of use rating (7.4) compared to Bloomerang (9.3), indicating that Bloomerang's interface is more intuitive and user-friendly, making it easier for new users to navigate.
  • Reviewers mention that Bloomerang excels in donor communications with a score of 8.9, while Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT lags behind at 6.3, suggesting that Bloomerang offers more effective tools for engaging with donors.
  • G2 users highlight that Bloomerang's automation features (8.5) significantly outperform those of Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT (6.4), making it a better choice for organizations looking to streamline their processes and save time.
  • Users on G2 note that Bloomerang's reporting capabilities (9.0) are superior to those of Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT (7.3), with more customizable and insightful reports that help organizations track their fundraising efforts effectively.
  • Reviewers say that the donor profiles feature in Bloomerang (9.1) is more robust than in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT (8.1), providing deeper insights into donor behavior and preferences, which can enhance relationship management.
  • Users report that Bloomerang's online donation portal (8.6) is more user-friendly and efficient compared to Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT (6.7), leading to a smoother donation process for both organizations and their supporters.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
No pricing available
Bloomerang
Bloomerang CRM
Starting at $125.00
Learn more about Bloomerang
Free Trial
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
No trial information available
Bloomerang
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.8
437
8.8
663
Ease of Use
7.4
473
9.2
668
Ease of Setup
7.1
228
8.6
462
Ease of Admin
7.5
209
9.2
490
Quality of Support
7.5
411
9.5
657
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.6
203
9.4
485
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
437
9.4
638
Features by Category
6.7
1,522
8.3
3,197
Administration
7.3
142
9.0
333
7.6
137
9.1
332
6.3
135
8.5
300
8.2
143
9.0
338
Fundraising
7.4
131
8.6
291
6.6
118
8.6
296
6.0
121
7.1
172
7.2
131
8.9
297
5.4
106
6.5
120
6.9
123
8.0
179
Marketing
5.7
121
8.5
298
5.5
114
8.3
241
7.1
1,566
8.6
3,049
Administration
7.6
142
8.6
266
8.1
140
9.1
311
7.3
139
9.0
311
6.0
122
8.4
286
6.5
132
8.6
295
Donor Management
7.1
126
8.2
211
7.2
131
8.5
228
6.8
124
8.8
220
6.6
129
8.9
302
Interoperability
6.6
123
7.9
165
8.2
134
9.0
244
7.0
124
8.7
210
6.2
1,489
8.3
2,733
Constituent Management
7.9
102
|
Verified
9.0
226
|
Verified
5.9
87
8.2
131
6.2
92
|
Verified
8.8
214
|
Verified
Marketing Automation
5.8
92
|
Verified
8.8
182
|
Verified
5.9
84
|
Verified
7.5
96
6.6
88
|
Verified
8.2
174
|
Verified
5.7
80
|
Verified
7.6
94
Workflow Automation
6.3
89
|
Verified
7.7
139
|
Verified
7.1
99
|
Verified
8.9
208
|
Verified
5.7
85
|
Verified
8.4
161
|
Verified
Reporting & Analytics
6.6
96
|
Verified
9.0
218
|
Verified
6.7
96
|
Verified
8.6
208
|
Verified
5.9
87
|
Verified
8.7
185
|
Verified
Integrations
5.9
74
8.3
134
|
Verified
7.1
94
|
Verified
8.8
183
|
Verified
5.7
76
7.3
108
|
Verified
4.6
68
7.4
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
845
Proposal Management
Not enough data
7.5
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
45
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
65
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
82
|
Verified
Fund Tracking
Not enough data
8.1
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
45
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
56
|
Verified
Impact & Outcomes
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
61
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
97
|
Verified
Grant Prospecting
Not enough data
6.9
42
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Compliance
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
49
|
Verified
Integrations
Not enough data
7.8
54
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
106
|
Verified
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Bloomerang
Bloomerang
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT and Bloomerang 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
Bloomerang 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.)
39.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
50.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.0%
Bloomerang
Bloomerang
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
81.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Non-Profit Organization Management
34.8%
Higher Education
19.3%
Hospital & Health Care
7.5%
Fund-Raising
7.1%
Education Management
6.4%
Other
25.0%
Bloomerang
Bloomerang
Non-Profit Organization Management
53.7%
Fund-Raising
4.9%
Primary/Secondary Education
4.5%
Hospital & Health Care
4.2%
Education Management
3.8%
Other
28.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jana G.
JG
Jana G.
Verified User in Higher Education

A well designed RE system makes processes more efficient, accurate, and scalable. It also makes it much easier to leverage your data for improved communications that are extremely targeted and timely. Basic reporting and dashboards are easy to create and...

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
Bloomerang
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
Bloomerang 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