Software · head to head
Canva for Nonprofits vs DonorPerfect
The short version
- Only Canva for Nonprofits has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Canva for Nonprofits free access covers up to 50 users; further seats are charged at 50 percent of Canva Enterprise pricing; DonorPerfect the pricing page publishes only a 'starting at $99/month' figure and asks for a custom quote for the Core, Plus and Pro tiers
- They diverge on capability: Canva for Nonprofits covers Design templates, DonorPerfect covers Donor database.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Canva for Nonprofits and DonorPerfect actually diverge.
| Attribute | Canva for Nonprofits | DonorPerfect |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android | Web, Desktop, Mobile |
| Founded | 2013 | 1995 |
Identical on both: 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 Canva for Nonprofits
- Design templates
- Drag-and-drop editor
- Stock images
- Brand kit
- Team collaboration
- Google Drive
- Dropbox
- Slack
Only in DonorPerfect
- Donor database
- Campaign management
- Event management
- Grant tracking
- Financial reporting
- QuickBooks
- Salesforce
- Constant Contact
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Canva for Nonprofits
- Design work for a registered charity at no costnot DonorPerfect
- Team collaboration on branded materials across up to 50 usersnot DonorPerfect
- Access to Canva Pro premium photo, video and graphics librariesnot DonorPerfect
- Brand kit management for consistent nonprofit communicationsnot DonorPerfect
DonorPerfect
- Donor management and gift tracking for small and mid sized nonprofitsnot Canva for Nonprofits
- Running online donation, event and membership forms tied to a donor databasenot Canva for Nonprofits
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
DonorPerfect
- The pricing page publishes only a 'starting at $99/month' figure and asks for a custom quote for the Core, Plus and Pro tiers
- QuickBooks integration, crowdfunding, moves management, batch gift entry and ReadySetAuction are all withheld from the entry Core tier
- Custom API access is available only on the top Pro tier
- Enterprise direct mail segmentation and enterprise reports and graphs are Pro tier only
- Scheduled reports are capped at 5 on Plus and 100 on Pro, and are unavailable on Core
- Phone support is Pro tier only; Core and Plus get chat support
- The bundled Constant Contact account is the Lite version on Core
Pricing, plan by plan
Canva for Nonprofits
Free- FreeFree
- Design templates
- Basic elements
- Canva Pro Nonprofit$1/month
- Premium templates
- Brand kit
- Team collaboration
DonorPerfect
On request- Express$80/month
- Donor database
- Gift tracking
- Professional$175/month
- Campaign management
- Grant tracking
- Prospect research
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose DonorPerfect if
- You need donor database.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- You also want campaign management.
Questions people ask
- Is Canva for Nonprofits or DonorPerfect better?
- Neither clearly leads. Canva for Nonprofits starts at Free and DonorPerfect at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Canva for Nonprofits or DonorPerfect?
- Canva for Nonprofits has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Canva for Nonprofits and On request for DonorPerfect.
- Does Canva for Nonprofits or DonorPerfect run on more platforms?
- Canva for Nonprofits runs on Web, IOS, Android. DonorPerfect runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- Can I use Canva for Nonprofits for free?
- Yes. Canva for Nonprofits has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DonorPerfect starts at On request.
- What is Canva for Nonprofits best used for?
- Canva for Nonprofits is most often used for design work for a registered charity at no cost, team collaboration on branded materials across up to 50 users, access to canva pro premium photo, video and graphics libraries, brand kit management for consistent nonprofit communications. Of those, design work for a registered charity at no cost and team collaboration on branded materials across up to 50 users are not what DonorPerfect is typically brought in for.
- What can Canva for Nonprofits do that DonorPerfect cannot?
- Canva for Nonprofits covers Design templates, Drag-and-drop editor, Stock images, Brand kit. DonorPerfect covers Donor database, Campaign management, Event management, Grant tracking. Both handle Web support.
Related pages
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