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DonorPerfect vs Trello for Nonprofits

DonorPerfect logo

DonorPerfect

Nonprofit & Fundraising

Comprehensive donor management software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Trello for Nonprofits logo

Trello for Nonprofits

Nonprofit & Fundraising

Simple project management for nonprofits

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Trello for Nonprofits has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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; Trello for Nonprofits free plan caps Workspaces at 10 boards and 10MB file storage per attachment, with only 10 collaborators per Workspace
  • They diverge on capability: DonorPerfect covers Donor database, Trello for Nonprofits covers Kanban boards.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DonorPerfect and Trello for Nonprofits actually diverge.

Attributes where DonorPerfect and Trello for Nonprofits differ
AttributeDonorPerfectTrello for Nonprofits
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, MobileWeb, IOS, Android
Founded19952011

Identical on both: 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 DonorPerfect

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

Only in Trello for Nonprofits

  • Kanban boards
  • Card management
  • Team collaboration
  • Integrations
  • Labels and checklists
  • Slack
  • Google Drive
  • 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 Trello for Nonprofits
  • Running online donation, event and membership forms tied to a donor databasenot Trello for Nonprofits

Trello for Nonprofits

  • Small nonprofit teams organizing volunteer tasks and campaign boards on Trello's free tiernot 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

Trello for Nonprofits

  • Free plan caps Workspaces at 10 boards and 10MB file storage per attachment, with only 10 collaborators per Workspace
  • Multiple board views such as Calendar, Timeline, Table, Dashboard and Map require the Premium plan at $10 per user per month billed annually

Pricing, plan by plan

DonorPerfect

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

Trello for Nonprofits

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Board management
    • Basic features
  • Business Class$12.5/month
    • Advanced features
    • Unlimited cards
    • Integrations

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 Trello for Nonprofits if

  • You need kanban boards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want card management.
Trello for Nonprofits review

Questions people ask

Is DonorPerfect or Trello for Nonprofits better?
Neither clearly leads. DonorPerfect starts at On request and Trello for Nonprofits at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DonorPerfect or Trello for Nonprofits?
Trello for Nonprofits has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for DonorPerfect and Free for Trello for Nonprofits.
Does DonorPerfect or Trello for Nonprofits run on more platforms?
DonorPerfect runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Trello for Nonprofits runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Trello for Nonprofits for free?
Yes. Trello for Nonprofits has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DonorPerfect starts at On request.
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 Trello for Nonprofits is typically brought in for.
What can DonorPerfect do that Trello for Nonprofits cannot?
DonorPerfect covers Donor database, Campaign management, Event management, Grant tracking. Trello for Nonprofits covers Kanban boards, Card management, Team collaboration, Integrations. Both handle Web support.
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