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Blackbaud Raiser's Edge vs Mightycause

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Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Software

Enterprise-grade donor management system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Mightycause

Software

Fundraising platform for nonprofits and causes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Mightycause 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; Mightycause payment processing carries an average fee of 0.95% per transaction despite the platform itself being advertised as free
  • They diverge on capability: Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Donor management, Mightycause covers Campaign creation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Blackbaud Raiser's Edge and Mightycause actually diverge.

Attributes where Blackbaud Raiser's Edge and Mightycause differ
AttributeBlackbaud Raiser's EdgeMightycause
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, MobileWeb, Mobile-responsive
Founded19812008

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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
  • Salesforce
  • QuickBooks
  • Desktop support

Only in Mightycause

  • Campaign creation
  • Donation collection
  • Email campaigns
  • Donation tracking
  • Social sharing
  • Google Analytics
  • Mobile-responsive support

Both cover

  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • 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 Mightycause
  • Major gift portfolio management for fundraisersnot Mightycause
  • Campaign and appeal trackingnot Mightycause
  • Prospect research and wealth screeningnot Mightycause
  • Fundraising reporting for boards and fundersnot Mightycause

Mightycause

  • Nonprofits running online donation and peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns without a software subscription feenot 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

Mightycause

  • Payment processing carries an average fee of 0.95% per transaction despite the platform itself being advertised as free

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

Mightycause

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Campaign creation
    • Donation collection
  • Professional$50/month
    • Advanced features
    • Email campaigns
    • Premium support

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 Mightycause if

  • You need campaign creation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want donation collection.
Mightycause review

Questions people ask

Is Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or Mightycause better?
Neither clearly leads. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge starts at On request and Mightycause 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 Mightycause?
Mightycause has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Blackbaud Raiser's Edge and Free for Mightycause.
Does Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or Mightycause run on more platforms?
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Mightycause runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
Can I use Mightycause for free?
Yes. Mightycause 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 Mightycause is typically brought in for.
What can Blackbaud Raiser's Edge do that Mightycause cannot?
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Donor management, Gift tracking, Prospect research, Campaign management. Mightycause covers Campaign creation, Donation collection, Email campaigns, Donation tracking. Both handle Stripe, PayPal, Web support.
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