Looking for a Blackbaud Raiser's Edge alternative?
Meet Bloomerang.
Top reasons why nonprofits choose Bloomerang over Blackbaud Raiser's Edge.
Power without complexity.
Empower your team to reach new fundraising milestones with a system that’s easy to use for everyone—not just a handful of experts. Ditch the technical overhead of enterprise-style systems like Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge. Bloomerang Giving Platform is designed to be intuitive and easy to learn and use, ensuring your team members get up and running quickly with minimal training.
“The reporting is night and day. For end-of-year reporting with Raiser’s Edge, I would have to pull a report and create a manual mail merge from Excel to Word. It would take me all day. We did them with Bloomerang last year, and it took maybe two hours at most.”
Unified giving platform.
Simplify your tech stack by bringing fundraising, CRM, and volunteer management together with the Bloomerang Giving Platform. Unlike Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge’s separate products that require costly integrations and data syncing, Bloomerang gives you a connected experience—all in one place.
“Last year, we decided to do a year-end tax letter. But we discovered there were inconsistencies in our data. With Bloomerang, we found it was very intuitive in all aspects of running the development operations and tracking our financial performance.”
Experts in fundraising. Partners in impact.
Get personalized guidance and proactive support from experts who truly understand nonprofit fundraising. Bloomerang isn’t just software—it’s a partner in your purpose, backed by a team offering solutions far beyond generic tech support.
“I’ve never experienced the kind, white glove service I received with Bloomerang. It’s incredible. Getting data out of Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge is such a production, but Bloomerang makes it seem like a cake walk.”
How Bloomerang stacks up against Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
Based on G2 Crowd reviews
1,171 Reviews
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
556 Reviews
Ease of Use
9.2
7.4
Ease of Admin
9.2
7.5
Quality of Support
9.5
7.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
7.6
Reporting
9.0
7.3
Interaction Tracking
9.1
7.6
Data Entry
8.8
7.1
Email Marketing
8.7
5.8
Every act of generosity starts here.
Empower your team to connect deeply and fundraise confidently.
Switching to Bloomerang, the Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge alternative.
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.
“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.”
What makes Bloomerang the best Blackbaud Raiser's Edge alternative?
See why nonprofits like yours are using Bloomerang as an alternative to Blackbaud Raiser's Edge.
Feature Comparison
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
Value for money.
Say goodbye to Raiser's Edge's hefty price tag, integration fees, and year-over-year price increases. Achieve next-level impact with Bloomerang Giving Platform at an affordable, transparent price.
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
Cohesive, easy-to-use database management.
With Bloomerang, view and manage your data all in one place. Bloomerang doesn’t have versioning, so you always have the most up-to-date tools and features. Many Raiser’s Edge users have to switch between database and web view to properly utilize the system.
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
Rely on award-winning support.
Bloomerang includes real-time chat and email support for every customer and is consistently recognized as a G2 leader for usability & support.
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
Get set up for success.
Bloomerang onboarding helps you get up and running quickly, shares best practices, and familiarizes your team with Bloomerang to accelerate your success.
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
Create and schedule action-focused reports.
Run customized reports in seconds with Bloomerang’s filter-based reporting. Unlike Raiser’s Edge, it’s simple and doesn’t require multiple attempts or an expert to get the results you need
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
Fundraise on the go with the Bloomerang mobile apps.
Bloomerang’s mobile apps are game changers. Connect with supporters on a personal level, process donations securely, and stay productive on the go with mobile apps for Bloomerang’s fundraising, CRM, and volunteer solutions.
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
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.”
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.
See what fundraisers like you have to say about our world-class support.
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.
See what fundraisers like you have to say about our world-class support.
“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.
Top fundraising consultants recommend Bloomerang.
“Bloomerang embodies what effective fundraising should be - purpose-built tools that ignite genuine connections and drive next-level impact.”
“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.”
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
Questions you may have before making a decision.
It’s simple—literally. Bloomerang is built for ease, so you can skip the tech headaches and focus on what matters most. No dedicated database admin? No problem.
While Raiser’s Edge is known for its complexity and a steep learning curve, Bloomerang meets you where you are. The intuitive interface, drag-and-drop, filter-based reporting, and built-in tools like email marketing and donor management mean anyone on your team can hit the ground running.
While Raiser’s Edge is known for its complexity and a steep learning curve, Bloomerang meets you where you are. The intuitive interface, drag-and-drop, filter-based reporting, and built-in tools like email marketing and donor management mean anyone on your team can hit the ground running.
With Bloomerang, what you see is what you get—transparent, predictable pricing with zero surprise fees. Compared to Raiser’s Edge, known for steep annual costs and pricey add-ons for must-haves like address updates, Bloomerang is a breath of fresh air. Pricing, based on database size, includes powerful tools like email marketing and donor insights at no extra cost. Plus, Bloomerang even helps buy out your Blackbaud contract to make switching easier.
Here’s the good news: Bloomerang is with you every step of the way, with dedicated onboarding and ongoing support at no extra cost. From day one, a friendly project manager will lead your migration. After go-live, you’ll have access to a knowledgeable support team and helpful tools like built-in USPS address updates and email marketing. No hidden fees, no hassle—just everything you need to succeed now and in the future.
While Bloomerang doesn’t integrate with Financial Edge (thanks to Blackbaud’s closed ecosystem), it’s a pro at working with tools like QuickBooks. Many customers use Bloomerang’s export/import workflows to bridge systems. And with integrations for popular accounting tools, you’ll still be able to streamline your financial reporting.
Bloomerang makes switching easy with tailored data migration packages that ensure your key data—like recurring donations, constituents, and interactions—gets moved over safely and accurately. Our experienced team guides you every step of the way, minimizing disruption and making the process smooth. Most migrations are included in your onboarding package, and we’re always available to help troubleshoot and ensure a clean transfer.
Nonprofits that switch from Blackbaud to Bloomerang tell us they’re looking for a solution that empowers their teams, improves donor engagement, and doesn’t drain their budget.
If you're tired of steep annual price increases, a clunky platform that’s difficult for staff to learn and use, and support that doesn’t meet your needs, Bloomerang offers a modern, user-friendly experience with transparent pricing and responsive, helpful support.
If you're tired of steep annual price increases, a clunky platform that’s difficult for staff to learn and use, and support that doesn’t meet your needs, Bloomerang offers a modern, user-friendly experience with transparent pricing and responsive, helpful support.
There’s a better alternative—and nonprofits know it.
Leave the limitations behind. Raise more and build stronger relationships with Bloomerang.