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raisin vs Blackbaud

Why nonprofits choose raisin over Blackbaud.

Blackbaud has dominated the nonprofit technology space for over 40 years. Their CRM products, like Raiser's Edge, are deeply embedded in many organizations. But when it comes to online fundraising and P2P events, more and more nonprofits are choosing raisin instead. Here's why.

raisin vs Blackbaud, side by side.

Value comparison table
Feature raisin Blackbaud
Modern, fully branded campaign websites and event pages Yes No
Self-serve admin updates without IT tickets or external consultants Yes No
Typical software implementation in one to two months Yes No
Native integration with Raiser's Edge NXT Yes Yes
Tribute and memorial giving Yes Yes
Unlimited support included at no extra charge Yes Unknown

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Common questions about raisin vs Blackbaud

  • Can I use raisin if my CRM is Raiser's Edge?

    • Yes, and many organizations do exactly this. raisin integrates directly with Raiser's Edge NXT, syncing donor and transaction data into your CRM. You don't have to choose between keeping your database and getting better fundraising tools.

  • How long does it take to migrate from TeamRaiser to raisin?

    • Most implementations take 1 to 2 months, compared to the 6 to 12 months that TeamRaiser deployments typically require. Your fundraising team can be running campaigns on raisin in a fraction of the time it would take to spin up another TeamRaiser instance.

  • What about staff who are familiar with Blackbaud products?

    • Their expertise is still valuable. raisin is designed to be straightforward enough that fundraising staff can manage campaigns without IT or consultant support, which means your Blackbaud-experienced team can focus on higher-value work like donor strategy and campaign design instead of wrestling with the platform.

  • Is raisin built to handle large, complex P2P events?

    • Yes. raisin powers some of the largest P2P events in Canada, with multi-location campaigns and thousands of participants. The umbrella campaign structure was specifically designed to make these events easier to manage, not harder.

  • What about Luminate Online for email and donation forms?

    • raisin handles donation forms with modern, branded designs that integrate with Raiser's Edge. For email marketing, raisin works alongside the email tools you already use or want to adopt. The data flows back into your CRM in either case.

  • How does support compare?

    • Support quality is one of the most consistent reasons organizations switch from Blackbaud to raisin. raisin's team specializes in nonprofit fundraising and provides responsive, strategic support, not just technical ticket responses.

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