A fundraising management system is a powerful tool to help nonprofits grow their donor base, increase their overall impact, and maximize their donor retention. However, it is crucial for nonprofits to consider the full financial impact of their chosen solution and make sure that it’s the right fit for their organization’s needs. To do this they must think about the ways in which the system can contribute to increased efficiency, enhanced donor engagement and better fundraising results against the additional costs involved such as installation, training maintenance, possible future upgrades and any other costs.
Bloomerang is an advanced non-profit donor management system that includes online giving tools, email software and an online database that helps organizations to maximize their fundraising efforts. The online giving tools allow users to collect donations processing payments and manage pledges from a variety of sources in one place. The platform comes with CRM features like data segmentation, and the ability merge duplicate records. Its pricing starts at $119 a month.
Blackbaud’s Raiser’s edge NXT is an advanced fundraising management system with supporter engagement and reporting capabilities. It’s utilized by major nonprofits and has a mobile-friendly donation form that can be embedded on a websites or linked to social media posts, which allows donors to make donations at any time and from anywhere. It provides the option of recurring donations along with donation levels, honor donations, and anonymous donation forms.
Regpack is a full event management and fundraising tool that allows non-profit organizations to handle registrations, ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, auctions and more. This fundraising software also includes an option to donate via text message and payment processing capabilities. Gamification features such as leaderboards, or thermometers for fundraising, can help nonprofits inspire donors to exceed their goals.