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DonorPerfect vs Get Connected

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DonorPerfect

Software

Comprehensive donor management software

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Get Connected logo

Get Connected

Software

Volunteer management and community engagement

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: DonorPerfect covers Donor database, Get Connected covers Volunteer database.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DonorPerfect and Get Connected actually diverge.

Attributes where DonorPerfect and Get Connected differ
AttributeDonorPerfectGet Connected
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, MobileWeb, IOS, Android
Founded19952008

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 DonorPerfect

  • Donor database
  • Campaign management
  • Event management
  • Grant tracking
  • Financial reporting
  • QuickBooks
  • Salesforce
  • Constant Contact

Only in Get Connected

  • Volunteer database
  • Scheduling
  • Communication tools
  • Impact tracking
  • Reporting
  • Google Calendar
  • Email
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

DonorPerfect

  • Donor management and gift tracking for small and mid sized nonprofitsnot Get Connected
  • Running online donation, event and membership forms tied to a donor databasenot Get Connected

Get Connected

  • Business operationsnot DonorPerfect
  • Productivitynot DonorPerfect
  • Automationnot DonorPerfect

Where each one falls short

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

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

Get Connected

Nothing recorded yet. See the Get Connected review.

Pricing, plan by plan

DonorPerfect

On request
  • Express$80/month
    • Donor database
    • Gift tracking
  • Professional$175/month
    • Campaign management
    • Grant tracking
    • Prospect research

Get Connected

On request
  • Essential$80/month
    • Volunteer database
    • Scheduling
  • Advanced$160/month
    • Custom reports
    • Mobile app
    • Advanced features

Which should you pick?

Choose DonorPerfect if

  • You need donor database.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want campaign management.
DonorPerfect review

Choose Get Connected if

  • You need volunteer database.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want scheduling.
Get Connected review

Questions people ask

Is DonorPerfect or Get Connected better?
Neither clearly leads. DonorPerfect 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, DonorPerfect or Get Connected?
DonorPerfect starts at On request and Get Connected at On request.
Does DonorPerfect or Get Connected run on more platforms?
DonorPerfect runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Get Connected runs on Web, IOS, Android.
What is DonorPerfect best used for?
DonorPerfect is most often used for donor management and gift tracking for small and mid sized nonprofits, running online donation, event and membership forms tied to a donor database. Of those, donor management and gift tracking for small and mid sized nonprofits and running online donation, event and membership forms tied to a donor database are not what Get Connected is typically brought in for.
What can DonorPerfect do that Get Connected cannot?
DonorPerfect covers Donor database, Campaign management, Event management, Grant tracking. Get Connected covers Volunteer database, Scheduling, Communication tools, Impact tracking. Both handle Web support.
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