--- description: Review of Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [CRM Apps](/directory/1491/mobile-crm/software) > [Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT](/software/1982/the-raisers-edge) # Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/1982/the-raisers-edge Page: 1 / 18\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/1982/the-raisers-edge?page=2) > Raiser’s Edge NXT is an integrated, cloud-based fundraising and relationship management solution for nonprofits. Raiser's Edge NXT provide tools to streamline various activities of a nonprofit organization and provide a single view of entire business activities. A user with sufficient administrative privileges can access and share information across the organization. The built-in acquisition tools allow users to reach prospective donors and send them timely and relevant communications. The solution can also target existing donors for growing revenue with cultivation tools designed to address retention and empower evangelists to raise money on behalf of the organization. Raiser's Edge NXT offers data enrichment services that can help fill in donors' contact information and process bank payments. Raiser’s Edge NXT offers subscription-based pricing. Unlimited web-based access means that any number of users can access the system from anywhere with Internet connectivity. > > Verdict: Rated **4.2/5** by 418 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.2/5** | 418 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Blackbaud - **Location**: Charleston, US - **Founded**: 1981 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Other - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - ACH Payment Processing - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting - Ad hoc Reporting - Alerts/Notifications - Alumni Management - Approval Process Control - Attendance Management - Auction Management - CRM - Campaign Analytics - Campaign Management - Campaign Planning - Campaign Segmentation - Collaboration Tools - Communication Management - Contact Database - Contact Management - Contribution Tracking ## Integrations (1 total) - Microsoft 365 ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [CRM Apps](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/1491/mobile-crm/software) ## Related Categories - [CRM Apps](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/1491/mobile-crm/software) - [iPad CRM Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/433/ipad/software) - [Fundraising & Donor Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/417/fundraising-software/software) - [Donation Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/418/crm-software/software) - [Fundraising Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/1543/online-fundraising-platforms/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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While it has a steeper learning curve than some of the "newer" platforms, the depth of data you can track is hard to beat. > > **Cons**: The "Hybrid" Setup: It’s frustrating that the system is split between the modern Web View and the old Database View. You frequently have to jump back and forth between two different interfaces to finish a single task. Complexity: The learning curve is steep. It isn’t intuitive for new staff, and you really need a dedicated "power user" to keep the data clean. Hidden Costs: It’s already expensive, but many essential features and integrations feel like "add-ons" that cost extra. Reporting: While the data is deep, pulling a simple, clean report for a board meeting is surprisingly difficult without exporting everything to Excel first. > > Raiser’s Edge NXT is a heavy-duty tool that is excellent for managing complex donor relationships and high-volume fundraising. The "NXT" web interface is modern and makes day-to-day tasks like checking donor records or tracking gift officer progress much easier, especially on the go. However, the experience is hampered by the fact that the system isn't fully modernized. Having to switch back to the old "Database View" for advanced tasks feels disjointed and makes the learning curve much steeper for new team members. It is a reliable, secure "source of truth" for your data, but you have to be willing to put in the time to master its complexities. It’s a great fit for larger organizations with dedicated database staff, but might be overkill for smaller shops. ----- ### "Great platform with robust and user friendly" — 5.0/5 > **Theresa** | *22 December 2025* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The user friendly and intuitive platform, searchable in any data point, Security of the payment processing gateways, the way you can manage all aspects fo your data, from data entry, gift processing, donor officers, and the ability to tag and maintian informations between users to ensure complete coverage and donor frontline importance. The ability to create personal and departmental dashboard reports on the fly is great for on-the-go data access, and to create large, data-intensive reports for forecasting and drilling down into each campaign. I have used quite a few different donor management platforms, this is a robust but user friendly software. > > **Cons**: I think the cons would be the cost, it is a little cost prohibative for those smaller agencies, who could definitely use this product with all of it's tools. > > As a previous user of multiple Donor CRM's I find this newer version to be comprehensive and robust enough to manage large scale operations as well as smaller organizations. ----- ### "A Powerful Fundraising CRM for Complex Nonprofit Operations" — 5.0/5 > **Emily** | *8 May 2026* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT has been a strong fit for our large, local nonprofit organization, which processes tens of thousands of gifts annually. One of the biggest advantages has been the visibility it gives our frontline fundraising team. The dashboard and portfolio management tools make it easy for staff to track donor activity, manage moves, and make meaningful progress in guiding donors through the cultivation journey. Having donor information, interactions, giving history, and reporting all in one place creates a much more streamlined workflow across teams. We also saw major operational improvements after moving to Blackbaud’s payment processor. Since gifts now appear in the system almost immediately, it has significantly simplified reconciliation and reporting compared to our previous setup with Classy/GoFundMe Pro. We’ve also been able to reduce donation transaction fees, which has added real value from a budget perspective. The reporting capabilities are another major strength. We have complex tracking and reporting needs, and Raiser's Edge NXT gives us the flexibility to segment, analyze, and report on donor and campaign activity in a meaningful way. > > **Cons**: The biggest limitation for our team is the event management functionality and integrations. Blackbaud’s event products do not currently offer the level of flexibility or user experience we need for larger-scale events, so we rely on external platforms for registration and payments. While tools like Omatic help connect systems, more direct integrations with modern event platforms would make the experience much smoother. There can also be a learning curve because the platform is so robust, especially for users who are newer to fundraising CRMs or complex reporting environments. > > Overall, my experience with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT over the past four years has been very positive. It is a comprehensive and powerful CRM that supports sophisticated fundraising operations well, particularly for organizations with large donor databases and complex reporting needs. The platform has helped improve gift processing, donor management, reporting visibility, and fundraiser accountability. While there is room for improvement in event functionality and external integrations, the overall value and operational efficiency it provides have made it an important part of our fundraising infrastructure. ----- ### "More than a CRM, a complete work for a non-profit." — 4.0/5 > **Elias** | *5 June 2025* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: It works almost as a CRM, and it is possible to register every interaction with the donors. Also, it integrates with Outlook what make things easy. > > **Cons**: When you make the migration, not all the data is migrated correctly, and for a lot of things you need to be doing in the database view and others are only possible on the webview. > > It is a great system to manage not only donations but also communications with donors. A great way to view the information you have and make it easy to plan for campaigns. Also task management tool is easy to use and integrated with the main forms of communication. ----- ### "Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *21 April 2022* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about the software is the ease of use. > > **Cons**: What I like least about the software is that it can be slow to update when I enter changes or gifts. > > Overall my experience has been well and the system seems to be very user-friendly. ----- Page: 1 / 18\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/1982/the-raisers-edge?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/1982/the-raisers-edge) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data