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QuickBooks for Nonprofits vs Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

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QuickBooks for Nonprofits

Software

Accounting software for nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge logo

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Software

Enterprise-grade donor management system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: QuickBooks for Nonprofits covers Accounting, Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Donor management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which QuickBooks for Nonprofits and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge actually diverge.

Attributes where QuickBooks for Nonprofits and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge differ
AttributeQuickBooks for NonprofitsBlackbaud Raiser's Edge
PlatformsWeb, IOS, Android, DesktopWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded19831981

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 QuickBooks for Nonprofits

  • Accounting
  • Invoice management
  • Expense tracking
  • Financial reporting
  • Donation tracking
  • Banking integrations
  • Bloomerang
  • IOS support

Only in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

  • Donor management
  • Gift tracking
  • Prospect research
  • Campaign management
  • Advanced reporting
  • Salesforce
  • QuickBooks
  • Mobile support

Both cover

  • PayPal
  • Stripe
  • Web support
  • Desktop support

What people use each for

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

QuickBooks for Nonprofits

  • Business operationsnot Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
  • Productivitynot Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
  • Automationnot Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

  • Donor management and gift processing for nonprofitsnot QuickBooks for Nonprofits
  • Major gift portfolio management for fundraisersnot QuickBooks for Nonprofits
  • Campaign and appeal trackingnot QuickBooks for Nonprofits
  • Prospect research and wealth screeningnot QuickBooks for Nonprofits
  • Fundraising reporting for boards and fundersnot QuickBooks for Nonprofits

Where each one falls short

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

QuickBooks for Nonprofits

Nothing recorded yet. See the QuickBooks for Nonprofits review.

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

Pricing, plan by plan

QuickBooks for Nonprofits

On request
  • Simple Start$20/month
    • Basic accounting
    • Invoice management
  • Plus$50/month
    • Project tracking
    • Time tracking
    • Nonprofit reporting

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

On request
  • Standard$200/month
    • Donor database
    • Gift tracking
    • Reports
  • Premium$500/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • Prospect research
    • Custom reporting

Which should you pick?

Choose QuickBooks for Nonprofits if

  • You need accounting.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want invoice management.
QuickBooks for Nonprofits review

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

Questions people ask

Is QuickBooks for Nonprofits or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge better?
Neither clearly leads. QuickBooks for Nonprofits starts at On request and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, QuickBooks for Nonprofits or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge?
QuickBooks for Nonprofits starts at On request and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge at On request.
Does QuickBooks for Nonprofits or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge run on more platforms?
QuickBooks for Nonprofits runs on Web, IOS, Android, Desktop. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
What is QuickBooks for Nonprofits best used for?
QuickBooks for Nonprofits is most often used for business operations, productivity, automation. Of those, business operations and productivity are not what Blackbaud Raiser's Edge is typically brought in for.
What can QuickBooks for Nonprofits do that Blackbaud Raiser's Edge cannot?
QuickBooks for Nonprofits covers Accounting, Invoice management, Expense tracking, Financial reporting. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Donor management, Gift tracking, Prospect research, Campaign management. Both handle PayPal, Stripe, Web support, Desktop support.
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