Nonprofit & Fundraising · head to head
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge vs Network for Good
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Enterprise-grade donor management system
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Network for Good
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Fundraising software for nonprofits
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Blackbaud Raiser's Edge pricing is not published and requires a sales conversation; Network for Good network for Good is now sold as Bonterra Network for Good, and Bonterra's own fundraising and engagement pricing page publishes no figure for it
- They diverge on capability: Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Gift tracking, Network for Good covers Online donations.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Blackbaud Raiser's Edge and Network for Good actually diverge.
| Attribute | Blackbaud Raiser's Edge | Network for Good |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Desktop, Mobile | Web, Mobile-responsive |
| Founded | 1981 | 2000 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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
- Gift tracking
- Prospect research
- Campaign management
- Advanced reporting
- QuickBooks
- Desktop support
- Mobile support
Only in Network for Good
- Online donations
- Peer-to-peer campaigns
- Email marketing
- Analytics
- Mailchimp
- Mobile-responsive support
Both cover
- Donor management
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Salesforce
- 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 Network for Good
- Major gift portfolio management for fundraisersnot Network for Good
- Campaign and appeal trackingnot Network for Good
- Prospect research and wealth screeningnot Network for Good
- Fundraising reporting for boards and fundersnot Network for Good
Network for Good
- 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
Network for Good
- Network for Good is now sold as Bonterra Network for Good, and Bonterra's own fundraising and engagement pricing page publishes no figure for it
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
Network for Good
On request- Essential$70/month
- Online donations
- Donor management
- Professional$150/month
- Peer-to-peer campaigns
- Email marketing
- Reports
Which should you pick?
Choose Blackbaud Raiser's Edge if
- You need gift tracking.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- You also want prospect research.
Choose Network for Good if
- You need online donations.
- You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- You also want peer-to-peer campaigns.
Questions people ask
- Is Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or Network for Good better?
- Neither clearly leads. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge starts at On request and Network for Good 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 Network for Good?
- Blackbaud Raiser's Edge starts at On request and Network for Good at On request.
- Does Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or Network for Good run on more platforms?
- Blackbaud Raiser's Edge runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Network for Good runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- 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 Network for Good is typically brought in for.
- What can Blackbaud Raiser's Edge do that Network for Good cannot?
- Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Gift tracking, Prospect research, Campaign management, Advanced reporting. Network for Good covers Online donations, Peer-to-peer campaigns, Email marketing, Analytics. Both handle Donor management, Stripe, PayPal, Salesforce.