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What is Raiser's Edge?

From donor management and fundraising to event planning and volunteer tracking, Raiser’s Edge offers a complete solution for nonprofit organizations across multiple industries.

Raiser’s Edge is a constituent relationship management (CRM) software specifically designed for nonprofits and fundraising organizations. It was created by Blackbaud Inc., and has become one of the most widely used fundraising databases in the nonprofit sector. Originally released in the late 1980s, Raiser’s Edge went through several upgrades and modifications over the years to become the highly advanced, cloud-based software it is today.

At its core, Raiser’s Edge is a comprehensive database management system, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. It has evolved to become much more than just a database, and now provides several features and functionalities that are critical for modern-day nonprofit organizations.

Organize and Understand Donor Data

One of the fundamental purposes of Raiser’s Edge is to help nonprofits manage their donor data more effectively. In fact, it is designed to be an all-in-one solution for nonprofit organizations that need to keep track of their donors, contacts, and supporters in one centralized system.

The software allows nonprofits to keep a record of all their donor interactions, from the time the donation is made to the receipting of the gift. It also tracks communication with donors, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to provide a comprehensive picture of the relationship between the nonprofit and the donor.

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Oversee Fundraising Campaigns and Track Donations

The Raiser’s Edge software is equipped with several tools that nonprofit organizations can use to manage their fundraising campaigns and track donations more efficiently. It allows organizations to create and manage online donation forms, track offline donations, and generate customizable reports to track fundraising progress.

The software also comes with features that enable organizations to manage recurring donations, pledge commitments, and major gift solicitations.

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Create Custom Reports to Optimize Campaigns

One of the most significant advantages of Raiser’s Edge is the software’s ability to customize reports, customize dashboards, and analyze data.

Nonprofit organizations often have multiple campaigns and programs running simultaneously, and it can be challenging to keep track of all the moving parts and ensure they are on the right track. With Raiser’s Edge, organizations can generate customized reports to monitor progress, track donor behavior, and optimize future campaigns.

Reports and dashboards can be as simple or as complex as the organization needs.

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Manage Events from Start to Finish

Another critical feature of Raiser’s Edge is the software’s event planning capabilities. The software allows organizations to manage events from start to finish, from sending invitations and tracking RSVPs to managing attendees and soliciting donations.

Nonprofit organizations can customize event pages for registration and payment, create personalized email campaigns, and print custom badges and name tags for event attendees.

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Streamline Volunteer Participation and Retention

With Raiser’s Edge, nonprofits can also track their volunteer engagement and manage volunteer opportunities more effectively.

The software offers features that let organizations create personalized volunteer profiles, track hours, and communicate with volunteers via email or text message. Nonprofits can leverage this feature to manage community outreach programs and streamline internal processes such as volunteer onboarding and training.

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Let’s Get Started

Raiser’s Edge is a comprehensive donor management and fundraising solution designed to provide a complete backbone for nonprofit organizations that need to keep track of their donor interactions, fundraising campaigns, and operational processes. The software is equipped with advanced features such as customizable reports, event planning, and volunteer management tools that allow nonprofits to optimize their internal operations, outreach programs, and fundraising initiatives.

If you want to better understand how your organization can make use of Raiser’s Edge, or how to use it more effectively, contact us today. We are available for both remote and on-site consultations.

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