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Blackbaud Raiser's Edge vs Canva for Nonprofits

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge logo

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Nonprofit & Fundraising

Enterprise-grade donor management system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Canva for Nonprofits logo

Canva for Nonprofits

Nonprofit & Fundraising

Design tool for nonprofit marketing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Canva for Nonprofits has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Blackbaud Raiser's Edge pricing is not published and requires a sales conversation; Canva for Nonprofits free access covers up to 50 users; further seats are charged at 50 percent of Canva Enterprise pricing
  • They diverge on capability: Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Donor management, Canva for Nonprofits covers Design templates.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Blackbaud Raiser's Edge and Canva for Nonprofits actually diverge.

Attributes where Blackbaud Raiser's Edge and Canva for Nonprofits differ
AttributeBlackbaud Raiser's EdgeCanva for Nonprofits
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, MobileWeb, IOS, Android
Founded19812013

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Nonprofit & Fundraising).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

  • Donor management
  • Gift tracking
  • Prospect research
  • Campaign management
  • Advanced reporting
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Salesforce

Only in Canva for Nonprofits

  • Design templates
  • Drag-and-drop editor
  • Stock images
  • Brand kit
  • Team collaboration
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

  • Donor management and gift processing for nonprofitsnot Canva for Nonprofits
  • Major gift portfolio management for fundraisersnot Canva for Nonprofits
  • Campaign and appeal trackingnot Canva for Nonprofits
  • Prospect research and wealth screeningnot Canva for Nonprofits
  • Fundraising reporting for boards and fundersnot Canva for Nonprofits

Canva for Nonprofits

  • Design work for a registered charity at no costnot Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
  • Team collaboration on branded materials across up to 50 usersnot Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
  • Access to Canva Pro premium photo, video and graphics librariesnot Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
  • Brand kit management for consistent nonprofit communicationsnot Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

  • Pricing is not published and requires a sales conversation
  • Aimed at mid-sized and large nonprofits with dedicated development teams rather than small charities

Canva for Nonprofits

  • Free access covers up to 50 users; further seats are charged at 50 percent of Canva Enterprise pricing
  • Government agencies, political groups, educational institutions and grant-making foundations are all excluded
  • Most 501(c) categories other than 501(c)(3) do not qualify
  • Eligibility requires registered charitable status and country-specific documentation

Pricing, plan by plan

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

On request
  • Standard$200/month
    • Donor database
    • Gift tracking
    • Reports
  • Premium$500/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • Prospect research
    • Custom reporting

Canva for Nonprofits

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Design templates
    • Basic elements
  • Canva Pro Nonprofit$1/month
    • Premium templates
    • Brand kit
    • Team collaboration

Which should you pick?

Choose Blackbaud Raiser's Edge if

  • You need donor management.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want gift tracking.
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge review

Choose Canva for Nonprofits if

  • You need design templates.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want drag-and-drop editor.
Canva for Nonprofits review

Questions people ask

Is Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or Canva for Nonprofits better?
Neither clearly leads. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge starts at On request and Canva for Nonprofits at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or Canva for Nonprofits?
Canva for Nonprofits has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Blackbaud Raiser's Edge and Free for Canva for Nonprofits.
Does Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or Canva for Nonprofits run on more platforms?
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Canva for Nonprofits runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Canva for Nonprofits for free?
Yes. Canva for Nonprofits has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge starts at On request.
What is Blackbaud Raiser's Edge best used for?
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge is most often used for donor management and gift processing for nonprofits, major gift portfolio management for fundraisers, campaign and appeal tracking, prospect research and wealth screening. Of those, donor management and gift processing for nonprofits and major gift portfolio management for fundraisers are not what Canva for Nonprofits is typically brought in for.
What can Blackbaud Raiser's Edge do that Canva for Nonprofits cannot?
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Donor management, Gift tracking, Prospect research, Campaign management. Canva for Nonprofits covers Design templates, Drag-and-drop editor, Stock images, Brand kit. Both handle Web support.
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