A fundraising management system can be an effective instrument for nonprofits to expand their donor base and increase their retention of donors. It is essential that nonprofits analyze the financial implications of their decision and make sure that the system is a suitable fit for their organization’s needs. To do this they must think about how the system will aid in achieving greater efficiency, increased donor engagement and improved fundraising results against the additional costs involved such as installation, training, maintenance, potential future upgrades and any other associated costs.

Bloomerang is a sophisticated nonprofit donor management platform that includes online giving tools along with email software and databases to help organizations maximize their fundraising efforts. The online giving tools of Bloomerang allow users to collect donations, process payments and manage pledges from a variety of sources in one platform. The platform also has a number of CRM features, including data segmentation and the capability to combine duplicate records. The platform’s pricing starts at $119 a month.

Blackbaud’s Raiser’s edge NXT is an all-inclusive fundraising management system with supporter engagement and reporting capabilities. It is utilized by many large non-profit organizations. It also has an easy-to-use mobile form that can be embedded on a website or linked to a social media posting, allowing supporters to donate anywhere and at any time. It allows for regular donations and donation levels, honor donation and anonymous donation forms.

Regpack is a complete event management and fundraising tool fundraising management software that allows non-profit organizations to manage registrations, ticketing, peer to peer campaigns, auctions and more. This fundraising software includes a text to give tool and payment processing capabilities. Its gamification tools, including as thermometers for fundraising and leaderboards aid nonprofits in motivating their donors to surpass their goals.