THE BONTERRA ALTERNATIVE

Compare Bonterra to Bloomerang

Bonterra’s bells and whistles can be enticing, but when it comes down to it, Bloomerang is the platform that puts supporter relationships above all else. Ultimately, our platform can help your nonprofit grow genuine relationships without straining your budget.

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Overview

Top reasons why nonprofits choose Bloomerang over Bonterra.

Our team knows what it takes to fundraise effectively.

The Bloomerang team is comprised of fundraising industry veterans who have been (and still are!) deeply involved in nonprofit work, just like you. And they’re here because they want to ensure nonprofits are set up to make a real difference. So if you need a team that just gets you, you’re in the right place.

“Bloomerang helps our organization fundraise by making it easy to stay organized! A huge part of running different campaigns is to be organized, and Bloomerang has all the information we need for our campaigns at our fingertips. From reporting to designing a campaign, there has always been a positive answer, and I have yet to be told it can’t be done.”

Kristine Otto, Executive Branch Director

YMCA of the Treasure Coast

Reliable onboarding and support take the stress out of switching.

Your Bloomerang team is here to support you from day one. From transferring your data securely and promptly to getting you comfortable with your new database, our team will guide you through every step of the process. Looking for a little extra support? No problem! Our Coaching Services can assist you with a personal touch.

“Bloomerang’s support and resources—including the monthly newsletter, various email communications, and webinars—have also been so helpful. I love that they offer webinars at all levels of knowledge.”

Sarah Lynn, Assistant Director of Development and Marketing

Mental Health Association of Frederick County

Our platform is simple for anyone to learn and use.

You don’t need complex bells and whistles to get great results. Bloomerang is intuitive and accessible for everyone, regardless of technical expertise.

“Key staff find it easy to use, therefore there is less training time and user-avoidance.”

Troy Salsbury, Director of Operations & Development

Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia

Bloomerang vs. Bonterra comparison

How Bloomerang stacks up against Bonterra.

Based on G2 Crowd reviews

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1,171 Reviews

Bonterra

276 Reviews

Ease of Use

9.2

7.5

Ease of Admin

9.2

7.6

Quality of Support

9.5

7.6

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

9.4

7.9

Reporting

9.0

7.8

Interaction Tracking

9.1

8.1

Data Entry

8.8

8.2

Donor Communications

8.8

8.0

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Customer Stories

Always Home

Previously using Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge for donor management, Always Home faced significant challenges, including difficulty accessing reliable data, time-consuming reporting, and cumbersome workflows. Bloomerang’s Giving Platform provided a seamless and user-friendly solution.

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“Even pulling a simple mailing list was a daunting task with Raiser’s Edge, and we feared this was causing a disconnect between our organization and our donors. We didn’t want it to seem like we didn’t know our constituents, as making interactions personalized is at the heart of how we operate. Words cannot even begin to describe how superior Bloomerang’s reporting features are to Blackbaud’s.”

Ashley Lane, Donor Relations Manager

Always Home

What makes Bloomerang the best Bonterra alternative?

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Feature Comparison

Bonterra

Easy for anyone to learn and use.

Bloomerang’s user-friendly features, including a modern dashboard, intuitive constituent profiles, and drag-and-drop reporting, make it easy for anyone to use without extensive training or technical expertise. Bloomerang is consistently listed toward the top of G2’s list of easiest-to-use nonprofit software. Bonterra, on the other hand, is toward the bottom of the list.

Bonterra

Responsive, reliable support.

Bloomerang offers support you can count on to resolve every question and concern with lightning-fast response time. Alternatively, some former Bonterra customers reported minimal support and implementation training were available.

Bonterra

Donor management and fundraising focused.

Powerful features and educational resources that help organizations build strong, lasting relationships with their donors that lead to higher donations.

Bonterra

Simple, robust drag & drop reporting.

Use Bloomerang’s intuitive drag-and-drop reporting capabilities to create unlimited custom reports—no technical expertise, programming skills, or special requests required. In a head-to-head comparison, Bloomerang outranks Bonterra on both fundraising and donor management reporting. Some G2 reviewers noted that Bonterra’s reporting can be clunky and overly complex.

Bonterra

Built-in wealth insights at no additional cost.

Bloomerang’s close partnership with DonorSearch gives users access to built-in wealth screening solutions that identify donors with the capacity and willingness to give generously.

Bonterra

Nightly data stewardship updates at no additional cost.

Individual constituents with US addresses are automatically updated every night with NCOA information through our partnership with TrueGivers.

Bonterra

Mobile app for iOS and Android.

Bloomerang’s mobile app empowers nonprofit professionals to get things done while on the go, whether updating donor profiles between meetings or processing credit card or cash donations. Bonterra doesn’t currently have a mobile app for fundraising or donor management.

Bonterra

Stable, transparent pricing.

Bloomerang offers transparent pricing and no hidden fees. We offer our pricing options directly on our website. Plus, we won’t surprise you with unexpected price increases after you’ve signed up. Meanwhile, Bonterra’s pricing is more opaque, and you have to reach out for a quote.

Bonterra

One platform, endless connections.

The Bloomerang Giving Platform offers a comprehensive fundraising, CRM, and volunteer solution, combining powerful fundraising features with advanced constituent management to drive better outcomes. Gain even deeper insights by integrating Bloomerang with your favorite tools. Easily connect with Mailchimp, Constant Contact, QuickBooks, DonorSearch, and more for a smooth and streamlined experience.

“We use almost all of the integrations. We import our Shopify and photographic print orders into Bloomerang through Zapier, segment and communicate by email through Mailchimp, and have GeoTargetly and Fundraise Up implemented on our site.”

Laurie McConnell

Pacific Wild

Bloomerang support

World-class support, always.

The Bloomerang’s support team is here when you need them. And the best part is that you can contact them via chat and phone for free.

A few years ago, one wonderful customer described the Bloomerang Customer Support Team as “both helpful and human”, and the Bloomerang team has taken that motto to heart. Whether you have a question about using Bloomerang or want to know how you can efficiently accomplish more tasks that move your mission forward, the support team will work with you until all your questions are answered.

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“The best part, though, is the support team. They are quick to respond and provide setup advice that is tailored to the client. I’ve never had an unanswered question.” Alicia H.

“Even better, their support is second to none. Any question is addressed thoughtfully and quickly. And, every single person I have interacted with has been friendly.” Michelle G.

“Bloomerang’s support features are unmatched among peer service providers. I advise all of my clients to use the chat support feature; the support representatives are prompt and knowledgeable.” Adam L.

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“Bloomerang embodies what effective fundraising should be - purpose-built tools that ignite genuine connections and drive next-level impact.”

Lauren Tudor

Founder & CEO

ARCHITECT Philanthropic Collective

“Fundraising is really ‘Relationship Raising.’ As nonprofits, we want our donors to fall in love with our mission. Bloomerang helps make that happen and simplifies the journey from prospects to donor engagement.”

Tayyab Yunus

CEO & Founder

Intuitive IT Solutions, Inc.

“If you’re ready for a software that will not only help you manage your donor information, but also your donor relationships, this is it. If I were in the market for software, I’d jump all over Bloomerang!”

Sandy Rees

Founder & Chief Encouragement Officer

Get Fully Funded

“Bloomerang is a game changer for me and for my clients. I’ve used a lot of CRM systems in my career and I keep coming back to the adaptive nature of this software.”

Kishshana Palmer

CEO

Kishshana & Co.

“My clients love how easy it is to use Bloomerang. I love that they shape the most important goals right into their product, making it ridiculously easy to focus on what matters most.”

Marc A. Pitman

CEO

The Concord Leadership Group LLC

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions you may have before making a decision.

Bloomerang starts at $125 a month. Every plan includes premium features that some competitors charge extra for, including built-in wealth screening, nightly address verification, deceased suppression updates, and unlimited users. You’ll have to reach out to Bonterra for a quote to learn about their pricing.

Through all software updates and enhancements, Bloomerang prioritizes a simple, easily navigable user interface. Our interactive homepage dashboard allows users to monitor essential metrics like donor retention, campaign success, and incoming donations at a glance. You can also easily create custom reports with our filter-based reporting system that doesn’t require additional technical know-how.

Bloomerang is the perfect choice for small and growing nonprofits because we’re affordably priced with easy-to-use features that are designed to help make your day more productive. Bloomerang can grow with you as your needs change and evolve, allowing you to scale up your efforts sustainably.

Bloomerang users can access professional services including implementation support, coaching, and consulting. Live chat and email support are readily available, and phone support is available as an add-on. In addition, Bloomerang offers a variety of educational resources, such as Bloomerang Learning and the Support Portal.

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There’s a better alternative—and nonprofits know it.

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