Bloomerang

bloomerang.co
CRM
Few Days

Fundraising and nonprofit software built for purpose

How to Replace Bloomerang

Overview

Bloomerang is an integrated giving platform that combines fundraising tools, donor management (CRM), and volunteer engagement to help nonprofits raise more funds and strengthen supporter relationships. Built by fundraisers for fundraisers, it provides data-driven insights and automation to maximize impact across all nonprofit operations.

Features

89 features across 11 categories

AI(1)

AI Writing AssistantAIPremium

AI-powered assistance for writing campaign copy and fundraising messaging

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Administration(1)

Unlimited Users & Customizable Permissions

Add unlimited users with role-based and customizable access permissions

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Analytics & Reporting(10)

Custom & Pre-Built System Reports

Generate custom and pre-built reports for volunteer activities

Data & Reporting Tools

Customizable dashboards and pre-built reports for campaigns and events

Data Visualizations & Dashboards

Create visual reports and interactive dashboards for data analysis

Donor Sentiment Tracking

Track and analyze donor sentiment and engagement levels

Dynamic Segmentation

Segment donors and supporters based on custom criteria for targeted outreach

Filter-Based Reporting

Create custom reports with flexible filtering options

Insights in Your Inbox

Receive automated insights and reports delivered to your email

Predictive Giving InsightsAI

Data-driven insights to identify giving patterns and predict donor behavior

Real-Time Performance Tracking

Monitor fundraising performance metrics in real-time

Simplified Trend Analysis

Analyze giving trends and supporter behavior patterns

Also in: Ivanti, Ramp, Stampli

Automation(8)

Abandoned Gift Reminders

Automated reminders for incomplete donation transactions

Automated Supporter Journeys

Create automated workflows for supporter engagement based on actions and behaviors

Personalized Receipts & Thank-You Emails

Automatically generate and send personalized donation receipts and thank-you messages

Pre-Scheduled Outbound TextsPremium

Schedule text messages to send at optimal times

Re-Engagement & Recognition Emails

Send automated emails to re-engage and recognize volunteers

Reminder Messages for Pledged GiftsPremium

Send automated text reminders for pledged donations

Shift Notification & Reminders

Send automatic notifications and reminders for upcoming shifts

Unlimited Automated Email & Task OutreachPremium

Create unlimited automated email and task workflows for supporter engagement

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

CRM(6)

Donor Management

360-degree supporter understanding with actionable donor insights and task management

Grant Tracking

Track and manage grant applications and awards

Major Gifts Management

Tools for managing major donor relationships and tracking major gift opportunities

Membership Management

Manage membership programs and member communications

Task Management

Create and manage tasks for team members to follow up with donors

Tribute Tracking & Acknowledgements

Track tribute gifts and send acknowledgement messages

Also in: monday.com, Setmore, HubSpot

Data Management(4)

Automatic Data Management

Nightly data stewardship updates to maintain clean and accurate data

Bi-Directional Volunteer & CRM Data Sync

Synchronize volunteer and donor data in both directions

Duplicate Matching & Management

Automatically detect and manage duplicate donor records

Volunteer & Donor Data Sync

Sync volunteer data with donor database for unified view

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Fundraising(23)

Auction FundraisingPremium

App and web-based bidding platform with outbid alerts and streamlined checkout

Campaign Thermometers & Gamification ToolsPremium

Visual progress tracking and gamification elements for peer-to-peer campaigns

Customizable Donation Forms

Create customizable donation forms and landing pages with flexible payment options

Dedicated Sponsor PagePremium

Create dedicated landing pages for event sponsors

Donor Accounts

Allow donors to create accounts for personalized giving experience

Drag-and-Drop Event Registration FormsPremium

Create custom event registration forms without coding

Early Bird PricingPremium

Create time-based discounted pricing for early registrations

Embeddable Donation Forms

Embed donation forms directly on your website

Event ManagementPremium

Customizable event registration forms, ticketing, check-in, and attendee management

Flexible Guest RegistrationPremium

Allow multiple guest registrations and multi-guest ticketing for auctions

Flexible Payment Options with Digital Wallets

Accept multiple payment methods including digital wallets

Fund-a-Need AppealsPremium

Create live fund-a-need or paddle raise appeals during events

Live Activity Feed & Auction Item WidgetPremium

Display live bidding activity and auction items in real-time

Matching Gift Options

Enable and track matching gift programs through donation forms

Multi-Attendee Discounts & Promo CodesPremium

Set up group discounts and promotional codes for event tickets

One-Time & Recurring Donations

Support for one-time and recurring donations with upgrade prompts

Peer-to-Peer FundraisingPremium

Drag-and-drop campaign page builder with individual and team fundraising pages, social sharing, and gamification tools

QR-Code Ticket Check-InPremium

Use QR codes for quick and efficient event check-in

Social Sharing ToolsPremium

Enable donors and supporters to easily share campaigns on social media

Table Seating & Attendee ManagementPremium

Manage seating arrangements and attendee details for events

Text FundraisingPremium

Send text messages for pledges, reminders, and fundraising appeals

Video & Livestream EmbedsPremium

Embed video and livestream content in fundraising campaign pages

Virtual StorefrontPremium

Create an online store for merchandise or donation items

Integrations(2)

Google Calendar Schedule Sync

Sync volunteer shifts with Google Calendar

Google Events & Interactive Map IntegrationsPremium

Integrate with Google Events and display event locations on interactive maps

Also in: ReadMe, Hugging Face, Setmore

Marketing & Engagement(7)

Annual Giving Summaries

Generate annual summaries of giving for donors and acknowledgement

Built-In Email Builder

Create professional emails without coding using an integrated email builder

Built-In Email Campaign ToolsPremium

Create and manage email campaigns directly within fundraising tools

Customizable Letters & Mailings

Create custom letters and mail merges for supporter communications

Personalized Text MessagesPremium

Send personalized SMS communications to supporters

Seamless Email Tracking

Track when emails are opened and links are clicked

Social Media Sharing & Promotion

Enable volunteers to share opportunities and volunteer activities on social media

Mobile(8)

In-App Broadcast & Direct Messaging

Send broadcast messages and direct messages through the mobile app

Instant Access to Donor Insights

View actionable donor information and insights on-the-go

Mobile App for Managers & Volunteers

Dedicated mobile apps for volunteer managers and volunteers

Mobile Apps for Fundraisers & Donors

Mobile applications for fundraisers to access donor data and for donors to give

Mobile Fundraising

Access donor insights and perform fundraising activities from mobile devices

On-the-Go Task Management

Manage tasks and follow-ups from mobile devices

Real-Time Schedule View

View volunteer schedules in real-time

Volunteer Mobile Check-In/Check-Out

Enable volunteers to check in and out of shifts via mobile app

Volunteer Management(19)

AI-Powered SchedulingAI

Intelligent volunteer scheduling that optimizes shift assignments

Built-In Background Checks

Conduct background checks for volunteers directly within the platform

Communication & Messaging

Email and SMS communications with volunteers and groups

Digital Waivers & E-Signatures

Collect digital waivers and signatures from volunteers

Email & SMS Communications

Send email and SMS messages to volunteers

File Uploads

Allow volunteers to upload documents and files during registration

Group & One-to-One Messaging

Send messages to groups of volunteers or individual volunteers

Group Sign-Up Options

Allow groups of volunteers to sign up together

Hours & Attendance Tracking

Track volunteer hours and attendance for reporting

One-Time & Recurring Shift Creation

Create both one-time and recurring volunteer shifts

Public & Private Leaderboards

Create leaderboards to recognize top volunteers

Reusable Form Templates

Pre-built form templates for volunteer recruitment and onboarding

Schedule Conflict Detection

Automatically detect and prevent scheduling conflicts for volunteers

Screening & Verification

Screen volunteers and conduct background checks

Shift Waitlisting

Maintain waitlists for full volunteer shifts

Unlimited Volunteer Shifts

Create unlimited volunteer shifts without restrictions

Volunteer Management

Tools to recruit, organize, schedule, and engage volunteers

Volunteer Milestone Recognition

Recognize volunteers when they reach milestone hours or achievements

Volunteer Self Sign-Up via Portal or App

Allow volunteers to sign up for shifts through a portal or mobile app

Pricing

Bloomerang Fundraising

$40/month, billed annually
  • Donation forms
  • Event management
  • Mobile apps for fundraisers & donors
  • Text fundraising
  • Data & Reporting Tools

Bloomerang CRM

$125/month, billed annually
  • Donor management
  • Predictive giving insights
  • Marketing & engagement
  • Reporting & analytics
  • Data management
  • Mobile app for fundraisers

Bloomerang Volunteer

$119/month, billed annually
  • Volunteer management
  • AI-powered scheduling
  • Communication & messaging
  • Screening & verification
  • Volunteer & donor data sync
  • Mobile app for managers & volunteers

Standard

Contact Sales For Pricing
  • Standard Fundraising
  • CRM
  • Volunteer management
  • Essential fundraising tools

Pro

Popular
Contact Sales For Pricing
  • Everything in Standard
  • Unlimited automated outreach
  • Powerful event tools
  • Auctions
  • Peer-to-peer fundraising
  • Outbound text fundraising

The Giving Platform

$524
  • Bloomerang Fundraising
  • Bloomerang CRM
  • Bloomerang Volunteer
  • Expert support team
  • All features and products integrated

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Bloomerang

Monthly$40/mo
Yearly$480/yr
5-Year Total$2.4k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~10 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $240
SaaS
$480
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $720
SaaS
$1.4k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $1.2k
SaaS
$2.4k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 89 features at easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Bloomerang alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 89 features.

Buy Bloomerang

Better Value
Monthly cost$400/mo
3-year total$14,400
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$72,000
Maintenance$1,080/mo
3-year total$110,880
Dev time~6 months

Buying Bloomerang saves ~$96,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 89 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

3 known integrations

Google CalendarGoogle EventsInteractive Maps