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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Bloomerang CRM

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/ABloomerang CRM helps nonprofits to raise more by turning donor data into deeper relationships. With a complete 360º view of every supporter, the solution helps identify top prospects, personalize outreach, and retain more donors. Engagement and Generosity Scores, real-time dashboards, and mobile access help users to see who’s ready to give and when to reach out—supporting fundraising with confidence. From first-time donors to lifelong champions, every interaction is an opportunity…

    $1,500

    per year

    SmarterSelect

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/ASmarterSelect creates, manages, analyzes and evaluates online applications for the private and public sector. This application management system is designed for scholarships, grants and awards. SmartSelect, chosen by over 1,500,000 users for over 40,000 programs, was started in 2007 and is located in Dallas TX.

    $1,000

    per month

    Pricing
    Bloomerang CRMSmarterSelect
    Editions & Modules
    Bloomerang Fundraising
    $40
    per month (billed annually)
    Bloomerang Volunteer
    $119
    per month (billed annually)
    Bloomerang CRM
    $125
    per month (billed annually)
    The Giving Platform
    Contact Sales
    Create
    $1,000
    per year
    Enhance
    $3,000
    per year
    Enterprise
    $5,000
    per year
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Bloomerang CRMSmarterSelect
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsAll Plans include: Unlimited users, free email & chat support, free access to Bloomerang Academy, unlimited standard online giving pages & forms, donor engagement scoring, wealth screening, sustainability scorecard, email marketing, nightly address verification & deceased suppression updates, and 1 scholarship to Fundraising Standard (40 pts toward CFRE certification, $599 value)
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    Features
    Bloomerang CRMSmarterSelect
    Communications and Marketing
    Comparison of Communications and Marketing features of Bloomerang CRM and SmarterSelect
    Feature
    Bloomerang CRM
    9.7
    2 Ratings
    37% above category average
    SmarterSelect
    -
    Ratings
    Constituent engagement and marketing9.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social listening10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Digital advocacy enablement10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting and Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting and Analytics features of Bloomerang CRM and SmarterSelect
    Feature
    Bloomerang CRM
    5.2
    2 Ratings
    21% below category average
    SmarterSelect
    -
    Ratings
    Reporting and data visualization8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Wealth screening2.42 Ratings00 Ratings
    Fundraising and Events
    Comparison of Fundraising and Events features of Bloomerang CRM and SmarterSelect
    Feature
    Bloomerang CRM
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    14% above category average
    SmarterSelect
    -
    Ratings
    Online donation options7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security and Platform
    Comparison of Security and Platform features of Bloomerang CRM and SmarterSelect
    Feature
    Bloomerang CRM
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    25% above category average
    SmarterSelect
    -
    Ratings
    Role-based user permissions8.42 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile access8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrations10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    User Ratings
    Bloomerang CRMSmarterSelect
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.4
    (101 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Bloomerang CRMSmarterSelect
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Bloomerang
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    SmarterSelect
    Without a doubt this is a program that I would recommend because of how useful it was for us. Everything is now easier, the applications arrive in one place, everything is automated and the program itself helps us to evaluate the applications faster. I highly recommend it to all companies that provide scholarships.
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    Pros
    Bloomerang
    • Reporting: Once I understood the logic behind Bloomerang's reporting tools, I could not believe I'd ever worked a different way. Some of our funders request very complicated reports and getting the relevant data out of Bloomerang is SO much easier than it was with our previous CRM tools.
    • Website integration: I love the tracking functionality that Bloomerang offers, as well as how easy it is to integrate event ticket, volunteer, and other forms into our existing website.
    • Intuitive design: I've introduced total novices to Bloomerang and been very impressed with how quickly they've been able to figure out all the top level navigation as well as deeper functionality.
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    SmarterSelect
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    Cons
    Bloomerang
    • Some of the searches did not bring up the expected results. It would be good to see the logic be a little more "fuzzy".
    • More pre-set reports would be helpful for small organizations who do not understand the logic behind how to get the results they are seeking.
    • An ability to just page through donor records would be nice. Sometimes you just want to browse the data to get inspired.
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    SmarterSelect
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Bloomerang
    #1 - I am very happy with the product and support so far.
    #2 - With significant data migration costs, I wouldn't even consider another option for at least 3 years no matter how much better it might be.
    Incentivized
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    SmarterSelect
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    Bloomerang
    No answers on this topic
    SmarterSelect
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    Support Rating
    Bloomerang
    Any time i had a problem or question it has been easy to find an answer or tutorial. When I cannot find an answer, it is easy to email or live chat with support and they resolve my problems very quickly.
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    SmarterSelect
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    Alternatives Considered
    Bloomerang
    We left DonorPerfect for Bloomerang. I had come from an organization that used Raisers Edge and there was no way I was going to stay with DP. RE is great for larger organizations with staff dedicated to the database, but we were a much smaller organization and needed to have something we could all use easily. We demoed Salsa and Neon and liked them both, but Bloomerang had better integration features and seemed to be the most user-friendly.
    Incentivized
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    SmarterSelect
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Bloomerang
    • Because my organization has been using Bloomerang for only one year, we haven't yet studied what impact it has had on our ROI. We have, however, noted that we are able to more efficiently and more rapidly communicate with constituents now than we were able to before we had Bloomerang. We can quickly and efficiently generate acknowledgements and tax receipts - and do so - better than we ever did before.
    Incentivized
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    SmarterSelect
    No answers on this topic
    ScreenShots

    Bloomerang CRM Screenshots

    Screenshot of a constituent profile. These provide deeper insights and help to strengthen donor relationships. They are designed to keep all key details accessible.Screenshot of amounts raised. Bloomerang CRM will keep fundraising success available at a glance.Screenshot of a donor retention wheel. This creates a visual representation of donor retention rates.Screenshot of a giving summary. Bloomerang's Giving Summary displays a donor's giving history, supporting data-driven decisions.Screenshot of tasks, designed to streamline to-dos.Screenshot of Bloomerang's Generosity Score, used to identify the most promising donors.

    SmarterSelect Screenshots

    Screenshot of Scholarship Management System