DonorSearch vs. Windfall

I would say DonorSearch is well suited as you set out to build donor profiles. I think there are excellent background information on spouses, addresses, real estate holdings, giving priorities, etc. I also like it for grant research - you can find funders who may be interested in your philanthropic priorities and occasionally what those timelines are. I would not suggest using this for absolute strangers to your organization - too much to work through.

• Broad inclusion of information
• Prior giving records
• Address information

• Too many names included even when the correct address has been provided for the initial query
• Not providing total clarity about DonorSearch specific definitions
• Providing too much info from low-quality profiles

• In my experience, horrible customer service
• Hidden renewal clause

Very clean interface and easy to navigate based on labeling. Also, the onboarding process is very easy to follow and understand! DonorSearch also does weekly webinars that help and are insightful when looking to learn new things about the system

Incentivized

DonorSearch was the first product we onboarded for our donor research and haven't left them because of the success we have had with them so far!

Incentivized

We were recommended Windfall by our fundraising counsel. I have since informed this person that he should not recommend the company to other clients

• There has not been a negative impact
• We have been able to get a jumpstart on many leads
• We are able to see whose giving aligns with our organization