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Trello for Nonprofits vs Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Trello for Nonprofits logo

Trello for Nonprofits

Software

Simple project management for nonprofits

From
Free
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

  • Only Trello for Nonprofits has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Trello for Nonprofits free plan caps Workspaces at 10 boards and 10MB file storage per attachment, with only 10 collaborators per Workspace; Blackbaud Raiser's Edge pricing is not published and requires a sales conversation
  • They diverge on capability: Trello for Nonprofits covers Kanban boards, Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Donor management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Trello for Nonprofits and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge differ
AttributeTrello for NonprofitsBlackbaud Raiser's Edge
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded20111981

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 Trello for Nonprofits

  • Kanban boards
  • Card management
  • Team collaboration
  • Integrations
  • Labels and checklists
  • Slack
  • Google Drive
  • Zapier

Only in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

  • Donor management
  • Gift tracking
  • Prospect research
  • Campaign management
  • Advanced reporting
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Salesforce

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Trello for Nonprofits

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

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

Trello for Nonprofits

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

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 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

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 Trello for Nonprofits or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge better?
Neither clearly leads. Trello for Nonprofits starts at Free 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, Trello for Nonprofits or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge?
Trello for Nonprofits has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Trello for Nonprofits and On request for Blackbaud Raiser's Edge.
Does Trello for Nonprofits or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge run on more platforms?
Trello for Nonprofits runs on Web, IOS, Android. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
Can I use Trello for Nonprofits for free?
Yes. Trello for Nonprofits has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge starts at On request.
What is Trello for Nonprofits best used for?
Trello for Nonprofits is most often used for small nonprofit teams organizing volunteer tasks and campaign boards on trello's free tier. Of those, small nonprofit teams organizing volunteer tasks and campaign boards on trello's free tier is not what Blackbaud Raiser's Edge is typically brought in for.
What can Trello for Nonprofits do that Blackbaud Raiser's Edge cannot?
Trello for Nonprofits covers Kanban boards, Card management, Team collaboration, Integrations. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Donor management, Gift tracking, Prospect research, Campaign management. Both handle Web support.
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