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VolunteerHub vs Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

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VolunteerHub

Nonprofit & Fundraising

Volunteer management platform for nonprofits

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

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Nonprofit & Fundraising

Enterprise-grade donor management system

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: VolunteerHub both published plans are billed annually and carry a set up fee on top of the monthly figure; Blackbaud Raiser's Edge pricing is not published and requires a sales conversation
  • They diverge on capability: VolunteerHub covers Volunteer database, Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Donor management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which VolunteerHub and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge actually diverge.

Attributes where VolunteerHub and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge differ
AttributeVolunteerHubBlackbaud Raiser's Edge
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded20111981

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 VolunteerHub

  • Volunteer database
  • Scheduling
  • Task management
  • Communication tools
  • Reporting
  • Zapier
  • Google Calendar
  • Slack

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.

VolunteerHub

  • Scheduling and self-registration for volunteer shifts and eventsnot Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
  • Tracking volunteer hours and generating custom reportsnot Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
  • Recruiting volunteers through branded opportunity landing pagesnot Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

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

Where each one falls short

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

VolunteerHub

  • Both published plans are billed annually and carry a set up fee on top of the monthly figure
  • The entry Plus plan starts at $143 per month and Pro at $288 per month, both quoted as starting prices
  • Plans carry a user limit; only volunteers inactive for a full twelve months stop counting against it
  • Single Sign-On is an optional paid add-on on every tier including Enterprise, not an included feature
  • Background check integrations with Sterling Volunteers and PeopleFacts are optional paid add-ons on every tier
  • CRM integrations such as Raiser's Edge are optional add-ons rather than included
  • Volunteer fundraising is optional on Plus and Pro and carries a processing fee when used
  • The Enterprise tier has no published price and requires contacting sales

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

VolunteerHub

On request
  • Starter$75/month
    • Volunteer database
    • Scheduling
  • Professional$150/month
    • Advanced reporting
    • Mobile app
    • 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 VolunteerHub if

  • You need volunteer database.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want scheduling.
VolunteerHub 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 VolunteerHub or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge better?
Neither clearly leads. VolunteerHub 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, VolunteerHub or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge?
VolunteerHub starts at On request and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge at On request.
Does VolunteerHub or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge run on more platforms?
VolunteerHub runs on Web, IOS, Android. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
What is VolunteerHub best used for?
VolunteerHub is most often used for scheduling and self-registration for volunteer shifts and events, tracking volunteer hours and generating custom reports, recruiting volunteers through branded opportunity landing pages. Of those, scheduling and self-registration for volunteer shifts and events and tracking volunteer hours and generating custom reports are not what Blackbaud Raiser's Edge is typically brought in for.
What can VolunteerHub do that Blackbaud Raiser's Edge cannot?
VolunteerHub covers Volunteer database, Scheduling, Task management, Communication tools. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Donor management, Gift tracking, Prospect research, Campaign management. Both handle Web support.
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