--- description: Learn more about Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in Ireland. Read verified software reviews and discover tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra Ireland 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Fundraising Software](/directory/20047/fundraising/software) > [Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT](/software/198986/blackbaud-raiser-s-edge-nxt) # Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT Canonical: https://www.capterra.ie/software/198986/blackbaud-raiser-s-edge-nxt Page: 1 / 18\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ie/software/198986/blackbaud-raiser-s-edge-nxt?page=2) > Fundraising solution that helps you communicate with your constituents and make better decisions. > > Verdict: Rated **4.2/5** by 417 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT? We serve the entire social good community, which includes nonprofits, foundations, companies, education institutions, healthcare organizations, and the individual change agents who support them. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.2/5** | 417 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 - Accounting - Alerts/Notifications - Alumni Management - Approval Process Control - CRM - Campaign Management - Collaboration Tools - Communication Management - Contact Management - Customisable Reports - Customisable Templates - Donor Management - Email Marketing - Event Management - Forms Management - Fundraising Management - Gantt/Timeline View - Grant Management - Interaction Tracking - Lead Management - Member Database - Membership Management - Mobile Access - Mobile Giving - Online Giving - Payment Processing - Pledge Management - Receipt Management - Recurring Giving - Registration Management - Reporting & Statistics - Reporting/Analytics - Sales Pipeline Management - Social Media Integration - Task Management - Third-Party Integrations - Volunteer Management ## Integrations (1 total) - Microsoft 365 ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Fundraising Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/20047/fundraising/software) ## Related Categories - [Fundraising Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/20047/fundraising/software) - [Nonprofit Project Management Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/32439/project-management-software-for-nonprofits/software) - [Charity CRM Systems](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/31515/nonprofit-crm/software) - [Charity Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30805/nonprofit/software) - [Donation Management Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30548/donation-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Funraise](https://www.capterra.ie/software/154623/funraise) — 4.6/5 (96 reviews) ## Reviews ### "BBRENXT to the rescue" — 4.0/5 > **Jayne** | *29 March 2025* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: As they continue to evolve access and manipulation of data will be a great experience. > > **Cons**: It’s only about 60% currently with the features from RE. > > Very good can’t wait to see what it’ll be like with more features. ----- ### "Useful but outdated" — 4.0/5 > **Kim** | *16 May 2024* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Useful for tracking donors for fundraising purposes and managing gifts. Can integrate with enrollment system to track alumni and parents of alumni. > > **Cons**: Clunky and not intuitive to use. Design is outdated. ----- ### "Robust w/a learning curve" — 4.0/5 > **Amy** | *6 April 2026* | Nonprofit Organisation Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Raiser’s Edge NXT is a powerhouse for nonprofits that have outgrown simple spreadsheets or basic databases. It’s built to handle high-volume fundraising and complex donor relationships, which is where it really shines. 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 Smart Investment for Growing Development Efforts" — 5.0/5 > **Lidia** | *11 July 2025* | Nonprofit Organisation Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I love most about Raiser’s Edge NXT is how intuitive and efficient it is for managing donor relationships. The cloud-based platform makes it easy to access data anytime, anywhere, and the dashboards give a clear, real-time snapshot of fundraising progress. I especially appreciate how seamlessly it tracks giving history and donor engagement, helping us make more informed, strategic decisions. It truly streamlines development work and keeps our team focused on mission-driven goals. Running reports is super easy, too\! > > **Cons**: The biggest downside of Raiser’s Edge NXT is the cost. While it offers powerful tools and robust functionality, it can be a significant investment—especially for smaller nonprofits with limited budgets. That said, the value it provides in donor management and reporting is substantial, but the price point may be a barrier for some organizations. > > Overall, my experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT has been very positive. The platform is incredibly powerful when it comes to donor management, reporting, and strategic fundraising. It’s user-friendly, accessible from anywhere, and offers valuable insights that help guide our development efforts. While the cost can be a challenge, the tools and support it provides have truly elevated our fundraising operations. It’s a comprehensive solution that helps us stay organized, build stronger relationships with donors, and ultimately further our mission. ----- Page: 1 / 18\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ie/software/198986/blackbaud-raiser-s-edge-nxt?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ie/software/198986/blackbaud-raiser-s-edge-nxt) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data