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Blackbaud Raiser's Edge vs Get Connected

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
Software
Enterprise-grade donor management system
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -

Get Connected
Software
Volunteer management and community engagement
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Donor management, Get Connected covers Volunteer database.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Blackbaud Raiser's Edge and Get Connected actually diverge.
| Attribute | Blackbaud Raiser's Edge | Get Connected |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Desktop, Mobile | Web, IOS, Android |
| Founded | 1981 | 2008 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Get Connected
- Volunteer database
- Scheduling
- Communication tools
- Impact tracking
- Reporting
- Google Calendar
- Zapier
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 Get Connected
- Major gift portfolio management for fundraisersnot Get Connected
- Campaign and appeal trackingnot Get Connected
- Prospect research and wealth screeningnot Get Connected
- Fundraising reporting for boards and fundersnot Get Connected
Get Connected
- Business operationsnot Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
- Productivitynot Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
- Automationnot 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
Get Connected
Nothing recorded yet. See the Get Connected review.
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
Get Connected
On request- Essential$80/month
- Volunteer database
- Scheduling
- Advanced$160/month
- Custom reports
- Mobile app
- Advanced features
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.
Choose Get Connected if
- You need volunteer database.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want scheduling.
Questions people ask
- Is Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or Get Connected better?
- Neither clearly leads. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge starts at On request and Get Connected at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or Get Connected?
- Blackbaud Raiser's Edge starts at On request and Get Connected at On request.
- Does Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or Get Connected run on more platforms?
- Blackbaud Raiser's Edge runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Get Connected runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- 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 Get Connected is typically brought in for.
- What can Blackbaud Raiser's Edge do that Get Connected cannot?
- Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Donor management, Gift tracking, Prospect research, Campaign management. Get Connected covers Volunteer database, Scheduling, Communication tools, Impact tracking. Both handle Web support.
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