Keela

keela.co
CRM
Weekend Project

Donor Management Software & Intelligent Nonprofit CRM

How to Replace Keela

Overview

Keela is a fundraiser's CRM designed specifically for nonprofits to increase donations and foster collaborative teamwork. It provides a complete set of tools for donor management, workflows, supporter communications, and fundraising automation. Through features built for fundraisers, teams can maximize productivity and build strong connections with donors.

Features

51 features across 13 categories

AI(4)

AI-Driven Donor InsightsAI

Unlock key insights about donors to engage them at the right time, through the right channel, with confidence

Donation PredictionsAI

Anticipate giving trends and tailor strategies with data-driven donation predictions in Keela's advanced donor database

Smart AskAI

Automatically generate a custom ask for each donor on the donation form by combining wealth data, demographics, and giving history

Suggested Gift AmountsAI

Optimize giving by suggesting appropriate donation levels based on donor history, demographics, and wealth data

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Analytics(10)

Auto-Calculated KPIs

Automatically track and analyze essential Key Performance Indicators to gauge fundraising success

Customizable Dashboards

Tailor dashboards to display the data and insights that matter most to fundraising goals

Dashboard and Analytics

Gain insights into nonprofit's performance with actionable analytics on Keela's dashboards

Dashboards & Reporting

Track performance with automated reporting including campaign reports, cohort analysis, and LYBUNT/SYBUNT donor views

Donor Scores

Evaluate donor engagement and potential with Keela's scoring system for effective stewardship and prospecting

Easy-to-Understand Data Visuals

Gain insights quickly with user-friendly visualizations that simplify complex data

Presentation-Ready Reports

Create compelling reports with ease, ready to share with leadership, board, and stakeholders

Real-Time Reporting

Make informed decisions with up-to-the-minute data through Keela's real-time reporting features

Real-time Updates and Accurate Data Tracking

Stay informed with instant updates and ensure data accuracy for informed decision-making

Wealth ScreeningPremium

Identify high-potential prospects and unlock hidden fundraising opportunities with wealth screening

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Automation(5)

Automated Journeys

Automate repetitive tasks with pre-built and custom workflows for receipts, thank-yous, and lapsed donor nudges

Automated Updated Info

Ensure accuracy with automated updates to donor information, saving time and effort

Automatic Gift Acknowledgement

Express gratitude instantly with automated gift acknowledgment emails and tax receipts

Automatic Receipts

Automatically generate and send receipts for donations

Nonprofit Marketing Automation

Streamline outreach efforts with automated workflows tailored for your audience

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

CRM(1)

CRM

Core customer relationship management functionality for nonprofits

Also in: monday.com, Setmore, HubSpot

Communications(10)

Customizable Email Builder

Design compelling emails that resonate with your audience and feature your branding

Customizable Thank You Letters

Craft personalized thank-you letters to express appreciation to supporters

Direct Mail Tool

Combine online and offline efforts seamlessly with Keela's direct mail integration

Donation Summaries

Keep donors informed about their giving impact with automatic donation summaries

Email & Texting

Manage all donor communications in one place with segmented lists, saved audiences, and deliverability tools

Email Marketing for Nonprofits

Engage donors effectively through engaging email communications with versatile email marketing tools designed for nonprofits

Texting Services for NonprofitsPremium

Engage donors, mobilize volunteers, and drive impact with Keela's texting services for nonprofits

Unlimited Built-In Email Templates

Access unlimited email templates for various fundraising and stewardship communications

Unlimited Email Templates

Access unlimited email templates for various communications

Unlimited Number of Emails

Send unlimited emails to supporters without additional fees

Compliance(2)

Anti-Spam Compliance

Ensure emails adhere to anti-spam regulations for ethical and effective communication

Compliant Tax Receipts

Generate accurate and compliant tax receipts to acknowledge donor contributions

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Data Management(1)

Deduplication Tool and Merge Tags

Maintain clean data effortlessly by deduplicating records and merging relevant information

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Donor Management(7)

Bulk Gift Entry and Giving Preferences

Simplify data entry and gift management for efficient fundraising operations

Comprehensive Donor Profiles

Gain a holistic view of each donor with detailed profiles that inform personalized engagement

Donor & Volunteer Management

Comprehensive tools to manage donor and volunteer relationships and records

Donor Database & Profiles

Build complete donor profiles with full gift history, household relationships, soft credits, and custom fields

Membership Management

Manage member relationships and memberships within the CRM

Relationship Tracking

Cultivate donor relationships by tracking interactions and donor connections

Unlimited Tags and Segments

Organize and target your contacts precisely with unlimited tags and segments

Fundraising(7)

Crypto Currency Forms

Embrace the future of giving by accepting donations in cryptocurrencies through Keela's forms

Donation FormsAI

Create AI-powered donation forms with preset gift asks, recurring donation prompts, and seamless checkout

Fundraising Campaigns

Plan, execute, and track fundraising campaigns to ensure you exceed your goals

Nonprofit Grant Management

Streamline grant applications and empower organizations to maximize funding opportunities

QR Codes for Donation Forms

Make it easier to give with QR codes that link directly to donation forms

Recurring Giving

Turn one-time donors into lifelong supporters with recurring giving prompts on donation forms

Unlimited Donation Forms

Create unlimited donation forms without additional cost

Integrations(1)

Integrations & Payments

Accept donations securely through Stripe and Paypal. Sync with QuickBooks and other third-party nonprofit solutions

Payments(1)

Nonprofit Payment Processing

Seamlessly manage secure and convenient online payments through multiple payment processor options

Project Management(1)

Nonprofit Project Management

Manage projects and keep your team organized with project management tools for nonprofits

Sales Pipeline(1)

Donor Pipeline ManagementPremium

Track stakeholders' movements and access powerful tools for prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, and impact evaluation

Pricing

Up to 1000 Contacts

Starting from $134/month (annual) or $160/month (monthly)
  • Unlimited Online Training
  • Donor & Volunteer Management
  • Email Marketing
  • Unlimited Email Support
  • Reporting & Analytics
  • No Transaction Fees
  • Membership Management
  • Project Management
  • CRM
  • Automatic Receipts
  • Integrations
  • Unlimited Number of Emails
  • Unlimited Email Templates
  • Grant Management
  • Unlimited Donation Forms
  • Compliant Tax Receipts
  • Anti-Spam Compliance
  • Automation

1001-2500 Contacts

Starting from $209/month (annual) or $225/month (monthly)
  • Unlimited Online Training
  • Donor & Volunteer Management
  • Email Marketing
  • Unlimited Email Support
  • Reporting & Analytics
  • No Transaction Fees
  • Membership Management
  • Project Management
  • CRM
  • Automatic Receipts
  • Integrations
  • Unlimited Number of Emails
  • Unlimited Email Templates
  • Grant Management
  • Unlimited Donation Forms
  • Compliant Tax Receipts
  • Anti-Spam Compliance
  • Automation

2501-5000 Contacts

Popular
Starting from $274/month (annual) or $315/month (monthly)
  • Unlimited Online Training
  • Donor & Volunteer Management
  • Email Marketing
  • Unlimited Email Support
  • Reporting & Analytics
  • No Transaction Fees
  • Membership Management
  • Project Management
  • CRM
  • Automatic Receipts
  • Integrations
  • Unlimited Number of Emails
  • Unlimited Email Templates
  • Grant Management
  • Unlimited Donation Forms
  • Compliant Tax Receipts
  • Anti-Spam Compliance
  • Automation

5001-7500 Contacts

Starting from $329/month (annual) or $370/month (monthly)
  • Unlimited Online Training
  • Donor & Volunteer Management
  • Email Marketing
  • Unlimited Email Support
  • Reporting & Analytics
  • No Transaction Fees
  • Membership Management
  • Project Management
  • CRM
  • Automatic Receipts
  • Integrations
  • Unlimited Number of Emails
  • Unlimited Email Templates
  • Grant Management
  • Unlimited Donation Forms
  • Compliant Tax Receipts
  • Anti-Spam Compliance
  • Automation

7501-10000+ Contacts

Starting from $379/month (annual) or $430/month (monthly)
  • Unlimited Online Training
  • Donor & Volunteer Management
  • Email Marketing
  • Unlimited Email Support
  • Reporting & Analytics
  • No Transaction Fees
  • Membership Management
  • Project Management
  • CRM
  • Automatic Receipts
  • Integrations
  • Unlimited Number of Emails
  • Unlimited Email Templates
  • Grant Management
  • Unlimited Donation Forms
  • Compliant Tax Receipts
  • Anti-Spam Compliance
  • Automation

Standard Care

Included in every Keela plan
  • Unlimited Email Support
  • Online Knowledge Base
  • Training Videos
  • Keela U

Premium Care

Starting from $200/month
  • Unlimited Live Chat
  • Unlimited Scheduled Phone Support
  • Monthly Training Sessions
  • Monthly Tailored Workshops and Seminars

Custom Plan

Custom pricing for 10,000+ contacts

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Keela

Monthly$160/mo
Yearly$1.9k/yr
5-Year Total$9.6k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~4 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $1.7k
SaaS
$1.9k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $5k
SaaS
$5.8k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $8.4k
SaaS
$9.6k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 51 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Keela alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 51 features.

Buy Keela

Monthly cost$1,600/mo
3-year total$57,600
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Better Value
Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Building could save ~$20,640 over 3 years.

Estimates based on 51 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

6 known integrations