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.