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At a Glance
Windfall
Windfall
Star Rating
(37)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.2% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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iwave
iwave
Star Rating
(439)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.9% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 2 Seats Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviewers mention that iwave excels in its "Ease of Use" with a score of 9.0, making it user-friendly for organizations looking to quickly adopt the software, while Windfall, with a score of 8.8, is slightly less intuitive for new users.
  • Users report that iwave's "Quality of Support" is highly rated at 9.1, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, whereas Windfall has achieved a perfect score of 10.0, indicating exceptional support experiences according to its users.
  • G2 users highlight that iwave has a strong "Product Direction" score of 9.0, suggesting that users feel confident in the software's future development, while Windfall's score of 8.2 indicates some concerns about its roadmap and feature updates.
  • Users on G2 mention that iwave's "Meets Requirements" score of 8.7 reflects its ability to fulfill user needs effectively, but Windfall outperforms with a score of 9.4, showcasing its comprehensive feature set that aligns closely with user expectations.
  • Reviewers say that both iwave and Windfall have the same score of 9.3 for "Ease of Setup," indicating that users find both platforms relatively straightforward to implement without significant hurdles.
  • Users report that iwave has a larger number of reviews (437) compared to Windfall (28), suggesting a more established user base and potentially more reliable feedback, which can be a deciding factor for buyers looking for proven solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Windfall
No pricing available
iwave
Professional - $$
Free Trial
2 Seats Per Year
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Windfall
No trial information available
iwave
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.5
22
8.7
377
Ease of Use
9.0
27
9.0
380
Ease of Setup
9.4
22
9.3
112
Ease of Admin
9.5
11
9.3
107
Quality of Support
9.9
21
9.1
336
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
10.0
11
9.5
104
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
22
9.0
365
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Windfall
Windfall
iwave
iwave
Windfall and iwave are categorized as Donor Prospect Research
Unique Categories
Windfall
Windfall has no unique categories
iwave
iwave has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Windfall
Windfall
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
37.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
43.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
18.9%
iwave
iwave
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
38.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
43.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
17.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Windfall
Windfall
Non-Profit Organization Management
37.8%
Fund-Raising
21.6%
Higher Education
13.5%
Hospital & Health Care
8.1%
Veterinary
2.7%
Other
16.2%
iwave
iwave
Non-Profit Organization Management
27.9%
Higher Education
27.7%
Fund-Raising
12.4%
Hospital & Health Care
5.5%
Education Management
3.9%
Other
22.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Windfall
Windfall
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Museums and Institutions

Windfall provides us with an important layer of data to use alongside our regular asks. Knowing more about the wealth of our constituents helps us customize our ask by using different strategies for wealthier constituents. It also makes asks easier when you...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Debbie M.
DM
Debbie M.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management

The only downside I've found to Windfall is that it doesn't have a dedicated portal to work in, where you can play with the data a bit like some other tools offer. However, we knew going into it that Windfall didn't provide that, and still find the tool to...

iwave
iwave
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Laura E.
LE
Laura E.
Verified User in Higher Education

iWave’s comprehensive database provides access to a vast amount of information on potential donors, helping us to make informed decisions about who to target for major gifts. This wealth of data significantly streamlines the prospect research process,...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Museums and Institutions
GM
Verified User in Museums and Institutions

Some aspects of the interface are confusing, with some sets of results about the same prospect conflicting depending on where in the program you look. Some of the data is inaccurate (for example, volunteers were listed in our Annual Report and picked up by...

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Discussions
Windfall
Windfall Discussions
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Windfall has no discussions with answers
iwave
iwave Discussions
Is there any work being done on the "RelSci" portion in regard to being able to upload a list of our trustees, etc to find relationships? Also, does iWave integrate with Raiser's Edge NXT?
2 comments
Armen B.
AB
It has been nearly a year since I've used IWave but I think the short answer to your question is no -- you can't upload a list to RelSci - but I would check...Read more
I’ve never heard of iWave before. Who are you guys anyway?
1 comment
Charles S.
CS
IWAVE is a resource for development researchers who identify and track potential philanthropic donors. I have used IWAVE on and off for 23 years. They are a...Read more
We don’t have the resources (small team, budget restrictions, not enough time, etc.) for a tool like this, so why bother?
1 comment
Bre A.
BA
iWave works with nonprofits and nonprofit consultants exclusively, this is common feedback for us to hear and we take this into account in pricing and...Read more