Bloomerang

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Nonprofit Software for Fundraising, CRM & Volunteers

How to Replace Bloomerang

Overview

Bloomerang is a unified giving platform built specifically for nonprofits that combines fundraising tools, donor CRM, and volunteer management. It connects all your supporter data to help you engage donors, raise more funds, and manage volunteers more effectively.

Features

73 features across 16 categories

AI(1)

AI Writing AssistantAIPremium

AI-powered tool to help write campaign content and messaging

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Administration(2)

Customizable Permissions

Set granular permission levels for different user roles

Unlimited Users

Add unlimited users to your Bloomerang account with customizable permissions

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Analytics(8)

Data Visualizations & Dashboards

Customizable dashboards with visual data representations

Donor Sentiment Tracking

Track and analyze donor sentiment and engagement patterns

Email Tracking

Seamless email tracking to monitor donor engagement

Hours & Attendance Tracking

Track volunteer hours and attendance records

Insights in Your Inbox

Automatic delivery of key metrics and insights to email

Predictive Giving InsightsAI

Data-driven insights to identify giving trends and supporter behavior patterns

Reporting & Analytics

Data visualizations, dashboards, dynamic segmentation, and pre-built custom campaign and event reports

Simplified Trend Analysis

Easy-to-understand trend analysis for giving patterns

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Automation(1)

Journey AutomationPremium

Automate donor and supporter journeys based on behaviors and triggers

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

CRM(7)

Custom Fields

Create custom fields for moves management, wealth screening, and major-donor workflows

Donor Management

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

Dynamic Segmentation

Create dynamic donor segments based on behaviors and attributes

Grant Tracking

Track and manage grant applications and awards

Major Gifts Management

Tools to manage major donor relationships and track giving patterns

Membership Management

Manage membership records and track membership giving

Tribute Tracking & Acknowledgements

Track tribute gifts and automate acknowledgement communications

Also in: monday.com, Setmore, HubSpot

Communication(1)

Email & SMS Communications

Group and one-to-one messaging with email and SMS to volunteers

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Data Management(6)

Data Export

Easy data export at any time with no proprietary limitations

Data Stewardship

Nightly data stewardship updates with duplicate matching and management

Deceased Donor Suppression

Automatic suppression of deceased donors from mailing lists

Duplicate Detection

Automated detection and management of duplicate donor records

NCOA Updates

Nightly National Change of Address updates to keep donor records current

Smart Data Imports

Intelligent data import tools to migrate data from other platforms

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Engagement(5)

Auction Bidding AlertsPremium

Real-time outbid notifications during auction campaigns

Live Activity Feed & Auction Item WidgetPremium

Real-time activity display and auction item showcase during events

Peer-to-Peer Campaign Thermometers & GamificationPremium

Visual campaign progress indicators and gamification elements for P2P fundraising

Public & Private Leaderboards

Gamification features with public and private volunteer leaderboards

Volunteer Milestone Recognition

Recognize and celebrate volunteer milestones and achievements

Fundraising(19)

Auction FundraisingPremium

App and web-based bidding with outbid alerts, flexible guest registration, and virtual storefront

Customizable Donation Forms & Landing Pages

Create branded donation pages with custom fields and embeddable forms

Dedicated Sponsor PagePremium

Create branded sponsor pages for event recognition

Donation Forms

Customizable donation forms and landing pages with one-time and recurring donations

Donor Accounts

Allow donors to create accounts and manage their giving history

Early Bird Pricing

Set early bird pricing tiers for event registrations

Event Management

Customizable drag-and-drop event registration forms with multi-attendee discounts and QR-code ticket check-in

Flexible Payment Options

Support multiple payment methods including digital wallets

Fund-a-Need AppealsPremium

Interactive fund-a-need or paddle raise campaigns during events

Matching Gift Options

Enable and track matching gift opportunities

Multi-Attendee Discounts & Promo Codes

Create and manage group discounts and promotional codes for events

Multi-Guest TicketingPremium

Flexible guest registration with ability to add multiple guests

Peer-to-Peer FundraisingPremium

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

QR Code Ticket Check-In

Mobile-based QR code scanning for event check-in

Streamlined CheckoutPremium

Simplified payment process for auction and event purchases

Table Seating & Attendee Management

Manage table assignments and attendee details for events

Text Fundraising

SMS-based fundraising with reminder messages for pledged gifts and pre-scheduled outbound texts

Video & Livestream EmbedsPremium

Embed video and livestream content in peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns

Virtual StorefrontPremium

Online marketplace for peer-to-peer and auction fundraising campaigns

Integration(3)

Google Calendar Sync

Synchronize volunteer schedules with Google Calendar

Google Events & Interactive Map Integrations

Integrate with Google Events and display venue maps

Volunteer & Donor Data Sync

Bi-directional synchronization between volunteer and CRM data

Marketing(3)

Annual Giving Summaries

Automated annual giving statements for donors

Built-in Email Campaign ToolsPremium

Tools for creating and managing email campaigns with engagement tracking

Customizable Letters & Mailings

Create and send personalized letters and direct mail campaigns

Marketing Automation(4)

Abandoned Gift Reminders

Automated reminders for donors who abandoned their donation process

Automated Email MarketingPremium

Unlimited automated supporter journeys and email campaigns with built-in email builder

Personalized Receipts & Thank-You Emails

Automated personalized receipt and thank-you email generation

Re-engagement & Recognition Emails

Automated emails to re-engage inactive volunteers and recognize active ones

Mobile(3)

Mobile Apps for Fundraisers & Donors

Mobile applications providing instant access to donor insights and real-time performance tracking

Volunteer Manager Mobile App

Mobile app for volunteer managers with broadcast messaging and reporting

Volunteer Mobile App

Mobile app for volunteers with check-in/check-out, schedule view, and notifications

Reporting(1)

Filter-Based Reporting

Create custom reports with flexible filtering options

Social Media(1)

Social Media Sharing & Promotion

Enable volunteers to share and promote opportunities on social media

Volunteer Management(8)

AI-Powered SchedulingAI

Intelligent volunteer shift scheduling with conflict detection

Background Checks

Built-in background check screening and verification for volunteers

One-Time & Recurring Shift Creation

Create unlimited volunteer shifts with one-time or recurring scheduling

Schedule Conflict Detection

Automatic detection of volunteer scheduling conflicts

Shift Waitlisting

Allow volunteers to join waitlists for full shifts

Volunteer Management

Tools to recruit, organize, and engage volunteers at every level

Volunteer Recruitment & Onboarding

Reusable form templates, file uploads, digital waivers and e-signatures, and group sign-up options

Volunteer Self Sign-Up

Volunteers can self-register for shifts via portal or mobile app

Pricing

Bloomerang Fundraising

$40/month, billed annually
  • Donation forms
  • Event management
  • Mobile apps for fundraisers & donors
  • Text fundraising
  • Customizable donation forms & landing pages
  • One-time & recurring donations with upgrade prompts
  • Customizable giving plans
  • Abandoned gift reminders
  • Matching gift options
  • Embeddable donation forms
  • Flexible payment options with digital wallets
  • Donor accounts
  • Personalized receipts & thank-you emails
  • Data & Reporting Tools
  • User-friendly, customizable dashboards
  • Pre-built & custom campaign & event reports

Bloomerang Fundraising - Pro

Popular
Contact Sales for Pricing
  • Everything in Standard
  • Unlimited automated outreach
  • Powerful event tools
  • Peer-to-peer fundraising
  • Auctions
  • Video & livestream embeds
  • Social sharing tools
  • Built-in email campaign tools
  • Campaign thermometers & gamification tools
  • Virtual storefront
  • AI writing assistant
  • Auction app & web-based bidding
  • Outbid alerts
  • Flexible guest registration with multi-guest ticketing
  • Streamlined check-in, bidding, & checkout
  • Live activity feed & auction item widget
  • Fund-a-need appeals
  • Dedicated sponsor page

Bloomerang CRM

$125/month, billed annually
  • Donor management
  • Predictive giving insights
  • Marketing & engagement
  • Reporting & analytics
  • Data management
  • Mobile app for fundraisers
  • 360° supporter understanding
  • Actionable donor insights
  • Task management
  • Major gifts management
  • Grant tracking
  • Membership management
  • Data visualizations & dashboards
  • Dynamic segmentation
  • Simplified trend analysis
  • Filter-based reporting
  • Insights in your inbox
  • Automated supporter journeys
  • Built-in email builder
  • Customizable letters & mailings
  • Annual giving summaries
  • Tribute tracking & acknowledgements
  • Automatic Data Management
  • Nightly data stewardship updates
  • Duplicate matching & management
  • Seamless email tracking
  • Donor sentiment tracking
  • Unlimited users & customizable permissions
  • Mobile fundraising
  • Instant access to donor insights
  • Real-time performance tracking
  • On-the-go task management

Bloomerang Volunteer

$119/month, billed annually
  • Volunteer management
  • AI-powered scheduling
  • Communication & messaging
  • Screening & verification
  • Volunteer & donor data sync
  • Mobile app for managers & volunteers
  • Recruitment & Onboarding
  • Reusable form templates
  • File uploads
  • Digital waivers & e-signatures
  • Group sign-up options
  • Bi-directional Volunteer & CRM data sync
  • Built-in background checks
  • One-time & recurring shift creation
  • Unlimited volunteer shifts
  • Shift waitlisting
  • Schedule conflict detection
  • Volunteer self sign-up via portal or app
  • Google Calendar schedule sync
  • Email & SMS communications
  • Group & one-to-one messaging
  • Re-engagement & recognition emails
  • Social media sharing & promotion
  • Hours & attendance tracking
  • Public & private leaderboards
  • Volunteer milestone recognition
  • Custom & pre-built system reports
  • Volunteer mobile check-in/check-out
  • Real-time schedule view
  • Shift notification & reminders
  • In-app broadcast & direct messaging

The Giving Platform (Bundle)

Popular
$524+ (Contact Sales for exact pricing)
  • Bloomerang Fundraising
  • Bloomerang CRM
  • Bloomerang Volunteer
  • Expert support team
  • All features and products integrated
  • Training and onboarding
  • Data conversion

Standard Plan

Contact Sales For Pricing
  • Essential fundraising tools
  • CRM
  • Volunteer management
  • Unlimited automated email & task outreach
  • Auctions
  • Peer-to-peer fundraising
  • Outbound text fundraising

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Bloomerang

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

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~8 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 73 features at easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Bloomerang alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 73 features.

Buy Bloomerang

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

Build Your Own

Development cost$60,000
Maintenance$900/mo
3-year total$92,400
Dev time~5 months

Buying Bloomerang saves ~$78,000 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 73 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

3 known integrations

Digital WalletsGoogle CalendarGoogle Events