Donor-Management Software Comparison

With so many donor-management software packages out there, it can be difficult to keep track of the tools offered by each. To help you stay organized, TechSoup has created this comparison chart, which lays out side-by-side the key features of eleven popular donor-management systems, including:

• The Raiser's Edge
• Sage Software – Sage Fundraising 50 Version 7.0
• DonorPerfect Visual Edition 8.0 (installed)
• DonorPerfect Online (ASP)
• Mission Research GiftWorks
• eBase Version 2.12
• eTapestry
• Salesforce.com
• Telosa Exceed! Basic
• Telosa Exceed! Premier
• TowerCare Technologies DonorPro

Use this downloadable spreadsheet — last updated in May of 2008 — to compare the features of these and other donor-management products you may be considering for your organization. We've added additional columns to give you space to assess applications not included in this comparison.

Please note: The information on this donor-management software comparison chart is self-reported by the software vendors themselves. If you have experience with any of the products listed — or with any other donor database package — we encourage you to share your feedback with other nonprofits in the forum thread below.

Also, please be aware that while many of the products in this guide may appear to meet your organization's donor-management needs, it is advisable to request a working demo for several products so that you can evaluate the software on your own. Most vendors offer demo versions of their software, either on their Web site or by request, which allow you to enter information and even run sample reports. After all, you are the best judge of how well any given system will meet the unique needs of your organization.