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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/ABlackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management is software that supports fundraising efforts. It enables the user to: Work with a designated customer success team to build a fundraising strategy and get individualized support Give frontline fundraisers tools and mobile capabilities to find donors, track interactions, and manage long-term strategy Identify the prospective donors most likely to give using custom predictive modeling and otherN/A

    Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/ARaiser's Edge NXT is cloud fundraising and constituent relationship management software from Blackbaud.N/A
    Pricing
    Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance ManagementBlackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance ManagementBlackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
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    Community Pulse
    Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance ManagementBlackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
    Considered Both Products
    Blackbaud
    No answer on this topic
    Blackbaud
    Chose Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
    We have and still utilize to this day, FPM (Fundraiser Performance Management) and Raiser's Edge 7 (Database Viewer). Raiser's Edge 7 is what we utilize to insert all the information that shows in NXT. I would actually prefer Raiser's Edge 7 because it gives you more of an …
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    Chose Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
    I use those both interchangeability.
    Incentivized
    Chose Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
    Our success in using FPM is one of the reasons Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT was such a strong contender to be selected. Our experience with that product and with the customer support, product improvement, etc helped increase our confidence in Blackbaud as a partner. We expect …
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    79%
    Would buy again
    220 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    79%
    Delivers good value for the price
    150 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    77%
    Happy with the feature set
    213 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    55%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    75 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    75%
    Implementation went as expected
    114 Answers
    Features
    Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance ManagementBlackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
    Communications and Marketing
    Comparison of Communications and Marketing features of Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
    Feature
    Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management
    -
    Ratings
    Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
    6.2
    23 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Constituent engagement and marketing00 Ratings6.723 Ratings
    Social listening00 Ratings5.28 Ratings
    Digital advocacy enablement00 Ratings6.78 Ratings
    Reporting and Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting and Analytics features of Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
    Feature
    Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management
    -
    Ratings
    Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
    7.2
    26 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Reporting and data visualization00 Ratings7.426 Ratings
    Wealth screening00 Ratings7.121 Ratings
    Fundraising and Events
    Comparison of Fundraising and Events features of Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
    Feature
    Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management
    -
    Ratings
    Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
    6.5
    23 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Online donation options00 Ratings7.722 Ratings
    Event registration and ticketing00 Ratings6.923 Ratings
    Text and phone donations00 Ratings5.76 Ratings
    Volunteer shift management00 Ratings5.55 Ratings
    Mobile event check-in00 Ratings6.89 Ratings
    Security and Platform
    Comparison of Security and Platform features of Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
    Feature
    Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management
    -
    Ratings
    Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
    7.3
    25 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings8.125 Ratings
    Mobile access00 Ratings6.521 Ratings
    Integrations00 Ratings7.422 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance ManagementBlackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (453 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (56 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (41 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (7 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (15 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    4.5
    (63 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (13 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.7
    (209 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (21 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.5
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance ManagementBlackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Blackbaud
    I think there are better charitable relationship management platforms out there. BFPM serves a purpose, but it is an incomplete product for the hefty price tag it comes with. Certain aspects are billed as proprietary, like the MG EVI ratings, but they are inconsistent and often incorrect. BFPM has barely been updated in the decade I have been a user, which leads me to believe that the Blackbaud team is not innovating or devoting resources to enhancing/improving this product. It could stand a refresh to bring the entire product into the year 2022.
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    Blackbaud
    Personally, I feel that Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT is a good solution for any size organization. They have all you need to maintain and use data regardless of how many records. It’s easy to learn and use. Plus, they offer a ton of resources that you can use to constantly keep learning how to best use features.
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    Pros
    Blackbaud
    • User-friendly interface
    • Accessible from anywhere
    • Multi-level search and query functions
    • Streamlined prospect data pages
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    Blackbaud
    • Inter-departmental communication
    • Recordkeeping
    • Data Analysis
    • Fundraiser portfolios
    • Customizable fields and tables
    • User-friendly UI - requires minimal coding
    • CRM database
    • Gift batch entry tools are efficient
    • Query allows for highly customizable reporting and tracking
    • Canned reports with good customizability
    • Flexible and customizable exporting tools
    • Low Code
    • Compatibility with FENXT
    • Map tools in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT Web View Lists allow for easy regional searches
    • Several powerful tools for changing large numbers of records at once (Global add, global change, and import)
    • Mailing list generation
    • Duplicate management and data cleaning tools
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    Cons
    Blackbaud
    • "MG EVI" scores are a sham
    • Doesn't seamlessly translate over to Banner in certain areas
    • Clunky 'new tab' functionality quickly floods entire browser window.
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    Blackbaud
    • API coverage is limited - certain data is inaccessible for arduous to query (ex: rather that pulling all name format records, must query name format data one constituent/API call at a time.
    • Native reporting (ie, not using API calls) is limited.
    • Bulk data maintenance (imports, updates, etc) limited without use of API calls.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Blackbaud
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    Blackbaud
    We have a lot invested in NXT and it suits our needs perfectly. There would be no reason for us to consider a needless conversion to a new solution. I do not believe there is any other product on the market that would be worth considering.
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    Usability
    Blackbaud
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    Blackbaud
    NXT seems easy to learn on a relatively deep level. There are glitches, like with everything, but it is usually easy to see where they are, most of time. I like that Development staff can choose what they want to see and where they want to see it, and it doesn’t affect my screen.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Blackbaud
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    Blackbaud
    The only reason I cannot give a 10 is because like all web based products, internet connection is required and that is not something that can be counted on 100% of the time. When the internet connection is stable, I have had little to no issues using Raiser's Edge.
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    Performance
    Blackbaud
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    Blackbaud
    NXT itself is a pretty simple interface, and is great for front-line fundraisers to be able to look up info and run some simple "reports"/analysis. It's very quick and intuitive, but the back-end attached to it (RE 7.96) may have connectivity issues from time to time. NXT itself, though, is simple enough that issues are rare.
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    Support Rating
    Blackbaud
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    Blackbaud
    Overall I feel like I receive sufficient assistance when reaching out to Blackbaud's Support area. When my questions cannot be answered completely during an online chat I appreciate the ability to easily access the ongoing notes so everything is together. It can be frustrating at times, though, as emailing back and forth seems to make solutions take longer.
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    In-Person Training
    Blackbaud
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    Blackbaud
    When you get a good, knowledgeable person for in-person training, you can't beat it! Hands on, real time, questions answered on the spot. And they want to make sure you get what you needed before leaving. To also have dedicated time without other distractions is very important to the learning process in my opinion.
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    Online Training
    Blackbaud
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    Blackbaud
    As with most trainings, the learning curve is more difficult when mostly online, and I felt that we could have used more check-ins once we'd been using the product for a few months. Most things were explained well enough, but the difficulties discovered through use were not always addressed right away.
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    Implementation Rating
    Blackbaud
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    Blackbaud
    Training is key. Blackbaud offered the training package prior to implementation and it helped us understand how to build it so that the future use would be appropriate to the operation of the organization. Data conversion stage was also very important. A lot of work must be done before making the final decisions about the data conversion - what data to convert and what to leave out, where certain information was supposed to be placed within RE.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Blackbaud
    BFPM has the advantage because it is designed to be user-facing and user-friendly. It is a simple website to learn to use and navigate, but that does not mean it is flawless. It helps me and my colleagues engage with the database in a more straightforward manner, without having to learn and remember various codes and queries.
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    Blackbaud
    I have not used other products like this before. I have used and created some SQL databases and ERPs, but have not used fundraising-specific software such as Raiser's Edge. Based on what I know from other products vaguely similar to this - databases and ERPs - this is very user friendly and easy to pick up for anyone, especially with their NXT webview offering.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Blackbaud
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    Blackbaud
    Pricing really seems to be all over the place, and everything else you need is an extra add-on cost. The biggest issue is training. Options are limited unless you subscribe and pay for it across your contract.
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    Scalability
    Blackbaud
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    Blackbaud
    New features are constantly being added to Raiser's Edge NXT that expand its capabilities. Features such as constituent mapping and easily accessible actions allow for more in-depth analysis of existing constituents. The future ability to manipulate soft-credits and customize reporting dashboards will make NXT even more attractive to our fundraisers and executives. It's great to see that the software is evolving.
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    Return on Investment
    Blackbaud
    • MG EVI is not the end-all-be-all it was sold as
    • Still requires use of Banner for certain info
    • Helps streamline data entry by allowing gift officers to enter their own contacts.
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    Blackbaud
    • Having everything in one system means that information is much more likely to be up to date. We hardly get any returned mail from the post office when we pull lists.
    • Our gift officers can easily pull up donor information on their phones while out on a visit, giving them the edge they need to close a gift.
    • Information tiles on a person's record that are easy to reorganize and collapse per the needs of each user makes finding pertinent information quick.
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    ScreenShots

    Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT Screenshots

    Screenshot of benchmarking in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT, which helps users understand fundraising performance by comparing their organizations against other organizations within a specific vertical or mission, or organizations of a similar size. The reports also quantify the revenue potential associated with improving, and surface actionable insight. Metrics include retention rate, recapture rate, acquisition rate, total revenue, revenue per donor, and current donors.Screenshot of integrated analytics in Raiser’s Edge NXT, which help organizations identify their constituents’ gift capacity and recommends whom solicitors should be targeting for maximum major gifts. Ratings appear on constituents’ profiles, and lists include a ranking of all screened constituents from highest to lowest wealth.Screenshot of Work Centers, which enable management of a portfolio with a clearly-defined process for all fundraising activities. They are designed to instill a deeper understanding of constituents and drive action. Action-triggering insights reveal areas that should be focused on, actions completed, constituents who need attention, proposals in progress, gifts received, and progress towards goals.Screenshot of an example of the out of the box dashboards and reports that display how an organization is performing at all times. Dashboards can be customized based on what’s important, to achieve a clear view of the organization’s performance.Screenshot of online giving pages.Screenshot of the open, cloud platform