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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ActBlue

    Score8.3 out of 10
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    Ellucian CRM Advance

    Score7.6 out of 10
    N/AEllucian CRM Advance is a nonprofit constituent relationship management software solution offered by Ellucian, Inc.N/A
    Pricing
    ActBlueEllucian CRM Advance
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ActBlueEllucian CRM Advance
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    ActBlueEllucian CRM Advance
    Communications and Marketing
    Comparison of Communications and Marketing features of ActBlue and Ellucian CRM Advance
    Feature
    ActBlue
    9.7
    1 Ratings
    36% above category average
    Ellucian CRM Advance
    -
    Ratings
    Constituent engagement and marketing10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social listening9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Digital advocacy enablement10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting and Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting and Analytics features of ActBlue and Ellucian CRM Advance
    Feature
    ActBlue
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Ellucian CRM Advance
    -
    Ratings
    Reporting and data visualization10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Wealth screening7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Fundraising and Events
    Comparison of Fundraising and Events features of ActBlue and Ellucian CRM Advance
    Feature
    ActBlue
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    39% above category average
    Ellucian CRM Advance
    -
    Ratings
    Online donation options10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event registration and ticketing10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Text and phone donations8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Volunteer shift management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile event check-in9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security and Platform
    Comparison of Security and Platform features of ActBlue and Ellucian CRM Advance
    Feature
    ActBlue
    9.3
    1 Ratings
    30% above category average
    Ellucian CRM Advance
    -
    Ratings
    Role-based user permissions10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile access10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrations8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    ActBlueEllucian CRM Advance
    Small Businesses
    Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud
    Score9 out of 10
    Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud
    Score9 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    DonorPerfect
    Score7.4 out of 10
    DonorPerfect
    Score7.4 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Ellucian CRM Advance
    Score7.6 out of 10
    Blackbaud Enterprise Fundraising CRM
    Score7.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ActBlueEllucian CRM Advance
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.4
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.0
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ActBlueEllucian CRM Advance
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ActBlue
    i think it’s good for any democrat campaign. I honestly can’t think of a reason that a campaign would try to make its own version of this software rather than ActBlue. There’s so much customization and adaptability where it just makes sense. I’m not sure if PACs use it but because they’re so check heavy maybe it makes less sense for them
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    Ellucian
    A potential student calls in and we can enter all the information in CRM right then. Ellucian CRM Advance makes it easy for when we go back a week later to see all the notes on the student rather than asking them all over again. Admissions takes the call and enters all info into CRM Advance and then Academics can just log in and see all the notes Admissions took on the student.
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    Pros
    ActBlue
    • user interface
    • data visualization
    • contribution search
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    Ellucian
    • Ties fundraising efforts to alumni.
    • Seamless integration from Ellucian Colleage or Banner.
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    Cons
    ActBlue
    • i want to add checks to it
    • website is down from time to time
    • in sight graphic design
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    Ellucian
    • Some of the data is not in the most intuitive location.
    • The initial learning curve of the system was a bit steep, but after working with the system exclusively, our users got proficient very quickly.
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    Usability
    ActBlue
    It has a very intuitive user interface. When i am trying to make an event, it lays out in all the editing tabs exactly what i need to make it look good and does so much for me on the back end. I will say that soemtimes the more complicated stuff is tougher to understand right away
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    Ellucian
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    Support Rating
    ActBlue
    No answers on this topic
    Ellucian
    CRM Advance is very efficient and overall a great product. We have been using CRM for many many years with really no complaints. It fits our needs.
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    Alternatives Considered
    ActBlue
    No answers on this topic
    Ellucian
    We actually recently dropped CRM Advance and are now live with Raisers Edge. Raisers Edge was much more user friendly and built around the fundraising experience. Integration was possible through a secure FTP interface with Ellucian Colleague. Other Blackbaud products have since been purchased to further enhance fundraising and gift giving.
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    Return on Investment
    ActBlue
    • increased contributions
    • increased flexibility
    • more data understanding
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    Ellucian
    • We are now able to do a more effective review of applicants and see overall trends of characteristics such as source locations. This helps to focus other efforts such as marketing to support those areas and increase others.
    • There is now a full picture of the needs of our students. By being able to view information in a logical progression, trend data can be identified and reacted to.
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